Why is Fortnite Stuck on Checking for Updates?
Check your internet connection. Sometimes Fortnite gets stuck if your connection is wonky.
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It might be a server issue on Epic Games' end. Try restarting your game or even your router!
Have a look at your firewall or antivirus settings. They might be blocking the update process.
Hot take: Just be patient. Fortnite servers can be slow when there's heavy traffic.
I had the same issue last week. Clearing the game cache and re-launching worked for me.
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