To reinstall Fortnite, first remove it using your platform’s game-management menu, then download it again through Epic Games Launcher on PC or the relevant console store. Your Fortnite progress and items are tied to your Epic Games account, so sign in with the same linked account after reinstalling.
Uninstall and reinstall Fortnite on PC
Use Epic Games Launcher to remove Fortnite. To install it again, either select its tile in your Library or find it in the Store.
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- Uninstall: Open Epic Games Launcher and select Library.
- Find Fortnite, open its three-dot menu, and select Uninstall. Epic’s PC uninstall instructions cover this menu path.
- Reinstall from Library: After uninstalling, select the Fortnite tile and follow the installation prompts.
- Reinstall from the Store: In the launcher, select Store, search for Fortnite, open its game tile, and select GET. Then go to Library, choose Fortnite, select an install location, and select Install. See Epic’s launcher installation guide.
Uninstall and reinstall Fortnite on PlayStation
- On the console’s main menu, highlight Fortnite, press the controller’s Options button, and select Delete.
- Download Fortnite again using the PlayStation instructions linked from Epic’s console troubleshooting page.
Uninstall and reinstall Fortnite on Xbox Series X|S
- From Home, open My Games & Apps, then Games.
- Highlight Fortnite, press the controller’s Menu button, and select Uninstall.
- Use the Xbox download instructions linked from Epic’s console troubleshooting page to install it again.
Uninstall and reinstall Fortnite on Nintendo Switch
- Highlight Fortnite and press + on the Joy-Con.
- Select Manage Software, then Delete Software. Epic’s instructions also describe this as Manage Software > Delete program.
- Download Fortnite again using the Nintendo Switch instructions linked from Epic’s console troubleshooting page.
Use the same Epic Games account after reinstalling
Epic says Fortnite data, progress, and items are stored in your Epic Games account rather than on the device. Progress and purchased content are accessible across platforms when the platform accounts are linked to the same Epic account, subject to Epic’s stated V-Bucks exception. After reinstalling, sign in to the Epic account linked to the platform account you used before removing Fortnite. See Epic’s account-linking guidance.
If you’re reinstalling to fix a problem
Reinstalling is one troubleshooting option; it does not establish that every crash or error comes from a damaged installation. Epic also recommends checking for Fortnite updates, checking for system updates on the console, and clearing the platform cache. If an error message appears, search Epic’s Help Center for that exact message because its fix may be specific. The steps and support links are collected on Epic’s console troubleshooting page.
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- Gift card must be redeemed at EpicGames.com/redeem. This gift card WILL NOT work if redeemed directly on a console device (PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, etc.)
- If you play Fortnite experiences on a console device, you need to link your Epic Games account to your console account(s) so items purchased at Fortnite.com/item-shop appear across all of your linked accounts
- Requires internet connection, valid Epic account and prior acceptance of the terms
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Menu labels can change with system software updates. Epic’s reviewed instructions cover Epic Games Launcher on PC and PlayStation, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch; for a different console generation or device-specific issue, follow the platform download instructions linked from Epic Support and check the current on-screen labels.
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- An Epic Games account is required to redeem an Epic Games Store Card code
- If playing on a console platform (PlayStation Network, Xbox Live, Nintendo Switch or Mobile) you need to link your Epic Games account to that gaming platform (one time) to redeem your gift card code
- The 16 digit code on the back of the card WILL NOT work if redeemed directly through your gaming platform (PlayStation Network, Xbox Live, Nintendo Switch, Mobile, etc.)
- Note: Nintendo devices do not support Fortnite Shared Wallet, so V-Bucks purchased using your account balance will not show up on your Nintendo device. However, if you purchase items in the web Item Shop — or another platform where you play Fortnite — those items will be available in your Locker across all platforms.
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- Redeemable on accounts in the United States and in U.S. Dollars.
- Gift card must be redeemed at EpicGames.com/redeem. This gift card WILL NOT work if redeemed directly on a console device (PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, etc.)
- If you play Fortnite experiences on a console device, you need to link your Epic Games account to your console account(s) so items purchased at Fortnite.com/item-shop appear across all of your linked accounts
- Requires internet connection, valid Epic account and prior acceptance of the terms
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- An Epic Games account is required to redeem an Epic Games Store Card code
- If playing on a console platform (PlayStation Network, Xbox Live, Nintendo Switch or Mobile) you need to link your Epic Games account to that gaming platform (one time) to redeem your gift card code
- The 16 digit code on the back of the card WILL NOT work if redeemed directly through your gaming platform (PlayStation Network, Xbox Live, Nintendo Switch, Mobile, etc.)
- Note: Nintendo devices do not support Fortnite Shared Wallet, so V-Bucks purchased using your account balance will not show up on your Nintendo device. However, if you purchase items in the web Item Shop — or another platform where you play Fortnite — those items will be available in your Locker across all platforms.
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- Redeemable on accounts in the United States and in U.S. Dollars.
- Gift card must be redeemed at EpicGames.com/redeem. This gift card WILL NOT work if redeemed directly on a console device (PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, etc.)
- If you play Fortnite experiences on a console device, you need to link your Epic Games account to your console account(s) so items purchased at Fortnite.com/item-shop appear across all of your linked accounts
- Requires internet connection, valid Epic account and prior acceptance of the terms
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