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Fortnite Chapter 5 Crashing on PS5: How to Fix it

Re-sync data by unlinking and linking your account

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Published onDecember 5, 2023

published onDecember 5, 2023

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Games crash all the time but when Fortnite Chapter 5 does the same on your PS5 and worse, it’s account-related, this can be a peculiar issue. Lucky for you, we examined all possible loopholes and bring you this report on how to go about it.

Why is Fortnite not loading on PC?

Fortnite Chapter 5 is a new update with a ton of new content so this may be one of the reasons why it is crashing.Running Fortnite on an unsupported OSmay also be an issue. However, from our investigations, this seems to be an issue with accounts where data is yet to be synced.

How do I fix Fortnite Chapter 5 crashing on my PS5?

How do I fix Fortnite Chapter 5 crashing on my PS5?

A few basic troubleshooting steps to start off with include:

2. Update your console

3. Delete cache folders

3.1 Fortnite’s game folder

3.2 Epic Games folder

4. Free up some storage space on your console

5. Reinstall Fortnite

6. Reset your PS5

Since there’s no official fix yet, the above are just some of the things you can try to make sure your Fortnite Chapter 5 experience is as smooth as possible.

Unfortunately, it doesn’t matter what platform you’re on, you may also experience an issue whereFortnite is not working on your Xbox consoleorFortnite keeps crashing on your Windows PC.

If these scenarios sound familiar, you may want to clean up your system files frequently to avoid corruption which can easily lead tolaunching errors on Fortnite.

We appreciate the WindowsReport community we have built so if you’ve experienced this error and have managed to fix it with a solution not mentioned here, we’d appreciate your feedback. Drop us a line below.

More about the topics:Fortnite issues,Playstation 5

Claire Moraa

Windows Software Expert

Claire has a knack for solving problems and improving the quality of life for those around her. She’s driven by rationality, curiosity, and simplicity, and always eager to learn more about Microsoft’s products. With a background in teaching and reviewing, she breaks down complex topics into easily understandable articles, focusing mostly on Windows 11, errors, and software.

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Claire Moraa

Windows Software Expert

With a background in teaching and reviewing, she breaks down complex topics into easily understandable articles, focusing mostly on Windows 11 errors.