Have you ever encountered the LS-0016 error code when trying to play Fortnite with your friends? Lots of players also reported that they do, but fortunately, repairing the issue is actually pretty easy. Here are the steps you can follow in order to fix the LS-0016 error code when running Fortnite.
Fortnite – Fix LS-0016 Error Code
First thing first. According to the Epic Games official support page itself, you need to know that the LS-0016 error happens when Fortnite is being updated. After the update has been released and you have downloaded the file into your preferred gaming device — whether it’s a console, PC, or mobile — you should be able to launch Fortnite without any problems.
However, in case you still seeing the LS-0016 error code when trying to play Fortnite on PC, here are two ways that Epic Games say should repair the issue:
1. Restart the Epic Games Launcher
Restarting the Epic Games Launcher should refresh your PC’s connection to your Epic Games account and server, and may result in triggering the necessary Fortnite update to fix the LS-0016 error code.
Windows PC:
- To make sure your Epic Games Launcher or Epic Games Store app stops running, open the system tray menu in the bottom right corner of your screen (the one with the up arrow).
- Right-click on the Epic Games Launcher or Store icon.
- Click on the Exit option.
- Relaunch the Epic Games Launcher.
Mac:
- Press Control on your keyboard.
- Select the Epic Games Launcher icon.
- Pick Quit.
- Relaunch your Epic Games Launcher.
2. Verify the Game Files
In case restarting the Epic Games Launcher still does not fix the LS-0016 error code, try verifying the Fortnite game files. Verifying your game’s files makes sure it is correctly installed and updated:
- Open the Epic Games Launcher.
- Select Library.
- Select the Settings menu (three dots icon) next to Fortnite.
- Pick Verify.
- The length of this process will depend on how big the game’s files are.
- Relaunch Fortnite once the process is done.
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Fortnite is available for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android.