How to Get Latest Fortnite Update on PC (Step-by-Step Guide)

Wondering how to get the latest Fortnite update on PC? This step-by-step guide walks you through the easiest and most reliable methods to make sure your game is always current. Whether it’s your first time updating or you’re stuck with an error, we’ve got the simplest and most effective solutions lined up.

Update Fortnite on PC the Right Way

1. Open the Epic Games Launcher

Double-click the Epic Games Launcher icon on your desktop or open it from the Start menu.
If prompted, log in using your Epic Games account credentials.

2. Enable Auto-Updates for Fortnite

• Inside the launcher, click on the Settings option in the left sidebar.
  
• Scroll down to Manage Games.
  
• Find Fortnite, and make sure Allow Auto-Updates is checked.
  

This allows Fortnite to update itself automatically whenever you’re online, even if you’re not actively playing.

3. Check for Updates Manually

If the game hasn’t updated on its own:

• Click the Library tab.
  
• Find Fortnite in your games list.
  
• If you see an Update button or progress bar, click it to begin the update.
  

Alternatively:

• Click the three dots next to the game title.
  
• Choose Manage and review the update status there.
  

4. Restart the Epic Games Launcher

Sometimes the Launcher itself needs to refresh before showing update prompts.

• Right-click the Launcher icon in the taskbar and choose Exit.
  
• Reopen the Epic Games Launcher from your desktop or Start menu.
  

The launcher checks for updates on startup. After restarting, return to Settings and make sure Fortnite auto-updates are still enabled.

If you’re noticing unusual system lag during updates or gameplay, check this guide on fixing Fortnite high CPU usage to ensure smoother performance.

5. Fix Update Issues (Optional)

If the update won’t start or gets stuck:

• Close the Launcher completely.
  
• Go to the install folder, usually at:
  C:\Program Files\Epic Games\Fortnite
  
• Rename the folder temporarily (e.g., to Fortnite1).
  
• Open the Launcher again. It will now show Fortnite as Not Installed.
  
• Let it start downloading a few megabytes, then pause.
  
• Go back to File Explorer and rename the folder back to Fortnite.
  
• Return to the Launcher and click Resume.
  

This forces the Launcher to verify existing files instead of redownloading everything.

If you encounter issues like Error 6 while trying to launch the game post-update, you can follow this dedicated fix for Fortnite Error 6 to resolve it.

For those running into problems with in-game purchases after updating, this troubleshooting guide for Fortnite payment errors can help resolve issues like “Something went wrong” messages during checkout.

Conclusion

Getting the latest Fortnite update on PC is fast and simple when you follow the correct steps. Start with auto-updates, check manually if needed, and restart the Epic Games Launcher to force updates. If you hit a roadblock, use the folder rename trick or fix specific launch and payment errors with ease. Keeping your Fortnite version up to date means you never miss out on new content or events.

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