3. Run LEGO Fortnite as an Administrator
We’ll also suggest our readers run LEGO Fortnite as an administrator on the PC by following the steps below to allow the User Account Control (UAC) permission. You should be able to run the game application quite easily with the system admin access.
- Right-click on the LEGOFortnite.exe application on your PC.
- Click on Properties > Go to the Compatibility tab.
- Enable the Run this program as an administrator option.
- Once done, click on Apply > Select OK to save changes.
4. Update LEGO Fortnite
You might also check for the game updates manually on your gaming device by following the steps below. It looks like an outdated game patch version somehow conflicts with the game crashes or server connectivity errors in most cases.
For Epic Games:
- Open the Epic Games Launcher > Go to Library.
- Click on the three-dot icon next to LEGO Fortnite.
- Turn On the Auto Update option.
- If the update is available, it’ll automatically install the update.
For Nintendo Switch:
- Go to the home screen of your Nintendo Switch.
- Select the LEGO Fortnite game.
- Press the Plus button on the right side controller.
- Now, select Software Update.
- Choose Using the Internet as a Source to proceed.
- Wait for the update to complete.
- Once done, restart your Nintendo Switch & launch the game.
For PlayStation:
- Go to the Home screen on your PlayStation.
- Now, go to Games > Choose LEGO Fortnite.
- Press the Options button on your controller.
- Select Check for Update.
- If available, install the update.
For Xbox:
- Head over to the Xbox Dashboard menu.
- Go to My Games and Apps.
- Choose Manage > Go to Updates.
- Check for the LEGO Fortnite game update.
- Press the A button on the controller.
- Wait for it to update and restart the console.
For Android:
- Open the Google Play Store app.
- Tap on the hamburger menu icon.
- Now, tap on My Apps & Games.
- Check for LEGO Fortnite updates.
- If so, you can tap on the Update button.
- Once it’s updated, launch the game.
5. Scan and Repair the Game Files
Sometimes corrupted or missing game files may trigger several issues with the game startup and server connectivity. You should also try verifying and repairing the installed game files on the PC to ensure there is no issue with the missing or corrupted game files. Just follow the steps below to perform the task.
- Open the Epic Games Launcher.
- Go to Library > Click on LEGO Fortnite.
- Click on the three dots next to the game.
- Select the Manage option.
- Now, click on the Verify option.
- Wait for it to complete.
- Once done, reboot the PC to apply changes.
6. Change the In-Game Server Region
We’ll need to change the in-game server region and then load it into the LEGO Fortnite multiplayer mode to check for the issue further. Several players have already tried this method and found it useful. So, you can also try this trick before heading over to the next workaround.
- Launch LEGO Fortnite.
- Go to the Settings menu.
- Select Language and Region.
- Head over to Matchmaking Region.
- Select a different server region to check for the issue.
7. Switch to the Battle Royale Mode
You might also try switching to the battle royale mode in LEGO Fortnite and going back to the LEGO mode again once you load into the battle royale’s spawn island. It’ll help in securing the server queue spot and get into the matchmaking stage faster.
8. Join Your Friend’s World
If you can’t load into the newly created world in LEGO Fortnite then you can attempt to join a friend’s lobby to avoid potential matchmaking errors. You can also ask your friend to send an invite so that you can easily join the multiplayer sessions. This is how you can easily bypass the ‘World Currently Unavailable’ error.
9. Try During Off-Peak Hours
You can also try joining the multiplayer sessions in LEGO Fortnite during off-peak hours to check if there is still an in-game world joining issue appearing or not. Some players have found that joining the multiplayer with friends in less crowd timing according to their timezone. However, if the problem persists then you can skip to the next method.
10. Check Your Internet Connection
Sometimes issues with the network connectivity at your end may also cause several conflicts with the game launching or server connectivity in the multiplayer mode. In case, your internet network has slow speed or stability issues then changing the wired network to wireless or vice versa can be helpful. You might also need to use a different network to check for potential networking issues. Meanwhile, you’ll also need to contact the service provider to get technical assistance on it.
11. Disconnect Unnecessary Controllers
In some cases, you’ll also have to try disconnecting the unnecessary controllers from your respective gaming device by following the steps below. This will also help in fixing the potential game connectivity errors up to some extent.
For Xbox:
- Press the Xbox button to open the guide.
- Go to System (the gear icon).
- Select Settings > Choose Devices & Connections.
- Choose Accessories > You’ll see all the connected devices.
- Select the unnecessary controller that you want to disconnect.
- Now, select … (More options).
- Choose Remove device.
- Confirm the changes and check for the error.
For PlayStation 4:
- Press the PS button to go to the home screen.
- Navigate to Settings (the toolbox icon).
- Select Devices > Choose Bluetooth Devices.
- Highlight the unnecessary controller that you want to disconnect.
- Now, press the Options button.
- Then select Forget Device.
- Confirm the changes and try joining the game world.
For PlayStation 5:
- Press the PS button to open the control center.
- Navigate to Settings (the gear icon).
- Select Accessories > Choose General.
- Choose Bluetooth Accessories.
- Select the unnecessary controller that you want to disconnect.
- Select Delete > Confirm the changes and check for the error.
For Nintendo:
- Connect the Joy-Con controllers to the Nintendo Switch console.
- From the HOME Menu, select System Settings.
- Select Controllers and Sensors > Choose Disconnect Controllers.
- Press and Hold the X button on the right Joy-Con. (until the blue circle is fully illuminated)
- The attached Joy-Con controllers can be used with the console.
- But all other controllers will be disconnected and need to be paired again.
For PC:
- Press the Win+I keys to open Windows Settings.
- Click on Bluetooth & Devices from the left pane.
- Turn On the Bluetooth toggle.
- Now, connect to the controller that you want to delete.
- Then click on the three-dot icon of the connected device.
- Click on Remove Device and confirm it.
- Once done, you can try running the LEGO Fortnite game again.
12. Log Out of Your Account and Log Back In
This may also be applicable if you’re logged into your invalid account or somehow the account sign-in has some issues. It’s better to log out of your account and then log back into your account to check for potential issues whatsoever. Several players have found this trick helpful and you should try it out.
For Xbox:
- Press the Xbox button to open the guide.
- Navigate to your profile icon.
- Select Sign out > Wait for a couple of seconds.
- Then log into your account once again.
For PlayStation 4:
- Press the PS button on the controller to go to the home screen.
- Go to the Power option from the Quick Menu.
- Select Switch User > Then choose Log Out of PS4.
- Next, log back into the account again.
For PlayStation 5:
- Press the PS button to open the control center.
- Select your profile icon on the top right side.
- Choose Sign Out > Now, sign back into the account.
For PC:
- Close LEGO Fortnite and the Epic Games Launcher.
- Relaunch the Epic Games Launcher.
- Launch LEGO Fortnite.
- Click on the account icon on the top right side.
- Now, choose Sign out or Log out.
- Then wait for a couple of minutes.
- Sign back into the account again.
- Finally, launch the game & try loading your world.
13. Reinstall LEGO Fortnite
If none of the workarounds didn’t help you then you’ll need to perform a clean uninstallation of the LEGO Fortnite game on the PC or console by following the steps below. Then you can reinstall the game to avoid any potential game installation conflicts.
For PC:
- Open the Epic Games Launcher > Click on Library.
- Click on the three-dot icon of LEGO Fortnite.
- Now, click on Uninstall > Wait for the game to be deleted.
- Once done, reboot the PC to apply changes.
- Open the Epic Games Launcher.
- Then try to reinstall the game again.
For Xbox:
- Press the Xbox button to open the guide.
- Select My Games & Apps > Hit See All.
- Choose Games > Highlight LEGO Fortnite you want to uninstall.
- Press the Menu button > Select Uninstall.
- Follow the prompts to complete it.
- Then go to My Games & Apps > Go to See All.
- Select Full Library > Reinstall the game.
For PlayStation:
- Go to the LEGO Fortnite game in the Games Menu.
- Highlight the game > Press the Options button on your controller.
- Select Delete from the menu.
- Confirm it and the game will be uninstalled.
- Once done, reboot the console.
- Finally, reinstall the game from the PS Store.
For Nintendo Switch:
- From the HOME Menu, select System Settings.
- Select Data Management from the left.
- Choose Software from the right side.
- Select the LEGO Fortnite that you want to delete.
- Choose Delete Software > Wait for it to delete.
- Once done, restart the Nintendo Switch.
- Go to the Nintendo eShop on your Switch.
- Reinstall the LEGO Fortnite game to check for the error.
For Android:
- Go to the home screen or app drawer.
- Tap and hold the LEGO Fortnite icon.
- Now, tap on Uninstall. [You can also go to App Info and select Uninstall]
- Once uninstalled completely, reboot your mobile.
- Then open the Google Play Store app.
- Search and reinstall the LEGO Fortnite game.
Last but not least, you’ll have to contact LEGO Customer Support and contact Epic Games Support to submit a support ticket for the same issue that you’re facing. Well, submitting the support ticket will allow the game developers to investigate the issue deeply and provide a patch fix ASAP.
That’s it, guys. We hope this guide was helpful to you. You can comment below for further queries.
