The Fortnite v28.40 Star Wars Update has brought some frustrating server issues with it, and here is how to fix it in the game.
Fortnite fans are always eagerly looking forward to the latest updates, but they come with their own set of issues most of the time. The server issues are one of the most annoying ones to deal with, and players were greeted with a new 'You Do Not Have Permission To Play' error with the release of the v28.40 update.
The last few weeks have been eventful for Fortnite fans, with the release of some exciting collaborations with Avatar: The Last Airbender, Coachella, and a lot more. With the release of the new update, Epic Games is all set to offer a plethora of interesting items to fans once again with the FortniteStar Wars collaboration. However, players have a big hurdle to face before they can wield their lightsabers in Fortnite.
Fortnite "You Do Not Have Permission To Play" Error Explained
Like many other weird Fortnite errors, this one is also tied to the servers. There is no real permission issue that is going on here in reality, it is just that the servers are currently unable to handle the request from the player. This is quite similar to the issues gamers have faced in the past, with one of them the infamous 'Restart Fortnite To Download The Latest Patch' error. Just like that error, there are a few things to try here if players face the permission issue.
How To Fix "You Do Not Have Permission To Play" Error In Fortnite
One of the most straightforward solutions is to simply wait it out a while since it usually takes some time for the servers to stabilize after a huge update. Not to forget, there are a lot of players who are usually playing at that point, so that causes unnecessary load on the servers as well. Things start to get significantly better in about 10-12 hours after a major update in most cases, although there have been cases where issues have lingered around for even longer.
If fans want to jump into the game anyhow, then there are a few things to try. Firstly, they can try restarting the game, as that seems to do the trick for many players. It is always a good idea to do a full restart, so simply jumping back to the home screen on PlayStation and Xbox isn't enough.
Instead, gamers should completely quit the application to ensure a proper restart takes place. While they are it, it is crucial to make sure that the game is updated as well, and players can manually force an update check on their console to ensure they are on the latest patch.
If this doesn't work, then changing your network connection could solve the issues as well. Simple alternatives like using a mobile hotspot or restarting your modem are something that might work at times, although the previously mentioned methods are much more reliable and likely to work.
Platform(s) PC , iOS , Mobile , Xbox One , Android , PS5 , Xbox Series X , Xbox Series S , Switch Released July 25, 2017 Developer(s) Epic Games Genre(s) Survival , Battle Royale
