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Fortnite Battle Bus Full Error Reasons and Potential Fixes Explored

The Fortnite Battle Bus Full error is an annoying bug that can prevent you from playing matches.

The Fortnite Battle Bus Full error is a rare connectivity issue that can occur while trying to log into Epic’s Battle Royale.

Unlike most live service games, Fortnite doesn’t experience many connectivity issues, even on update days. However, sometimes these pesky errors pop up and are nothing but a cause for annoyance. Thankfully, there are a few workarounds that you can try if you ever encounter the Battle Bus Full error.

Why Does the Battle Bus Full Error Happen in Fortnite?

The Battle Bus Full error is a regular connectivity error you might encounter whenever there’s a an update or when the services are temporarily unavailable. Random server issues can also be the culprit behind this error.

Unfortunately, this is something you cannot fix. If you’re experiencing this error, then there’s a high chance that you’ll have to wait until Epic steps in to address the issue. However, there are a few workarounds that you can try.

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Potential Fixes For the Battle Bus Full Error in Fortnite

The easiest way to fix this error is by waiting for the servers to stabilize. Whenever there’s a new update, there’s a lot of extra server traffic, which can cause bottlenecks. In such cases, waiting for an hour or two should automatically solve this issue for you.

If you keep experiencing this error, we recommend looking at the official Fortnite Status X handle. The developers always release server-related information whenever there’s an issue, so it’s always worth checking if there’s any ongoing server downtime. In case there is, you’ll have to wait until the update is complete.

Additionally, if you’re on a STRICT NAT environment, then it’s very common to encounter random connectivity errors. If you’re trying to connect but cannot, it’s best to use a VPN service to improve the connection. You might experience high ping and some lag, but at least you can head into the game and play a game or two. While anti-virus programs are rarely the culprit here, there’s a possibility that your firewall might be throwing a fit whenever you try to connect to Fortnite servers. Try disabling your firewall and see if that fixes the issue, but this is a step we wouldn’t recommend experimenting with.


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Amitesh Dhar
Amitesh is an avid gamer and will dabble in almost anything except turn-based RPGs. After work, you'll usually find him getting bullied by a Rathalos in Monster Hunter Wilds or being chased around by Fallen Shanks in Destiny 2.