Open the folder, then Saved , then Config , and finally WindowsClient . Delete the GameUserSettings.ini file.
If your game closes to the desktop unexpectedly, try these standard troubleshooting steps first:
Open the Epic Games Launcher, navigate to your Library , click the three dots on Fortnite, and select Manage > Verify . This replaces any missing or corrupted files.
Delete your current game configuration to reset potential conflicts. Press Win + R , type %localappdata% , and hit Enter.
Since the release of , many PC players have encountered persistent crashing, freezing, and "total system lockups" where the screen becomes unresponsive and even Ctrl+Alt+Del fails. These issues are often tied to corrupted game files, outdated system libraries, or shader cache conflicts. Immediate Fixes for Crashing
Ensure you have the latest drivers from NVIDIA, AMD, or Intel. For a cleaner fix, use the Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) tool to fully remove old drivers before a fresh install.
Open the folder, then Saved , then Config , and finally WindowsClient . Delete the GameUserSettings.ini file.
If your game closes to the desktop unexpectedly, try these standard troubleshooting steps first: Fortnite Chapter 4: Fix Crashing & Freezing on PC
Open the Epic Games Launcher, navigate to your Library , click the three dots on Fortnite, and select Manage > Verify . This replaces any missing or corrupted files. Open the folder, then Saved , then Config
Delete your current game configuration to reset potential conflicts. Press Win + R , type %localappdata% , and hit Enter. This replaces any missing or corrupted files
Since the release of , many PC players have encountered persistent crashing, freezing, and "total system lockups" where the screen becomes unresponsive and even Ctrl+Alt+Del fails. These issues are often tied to corrupted game files, outdated system libraries, or shader cache conflicts. Immediate Fixes for Crashing
Ensure you have the latest drivers from NVIDIA, AMD, or Intel. For a cleaner fix, use the Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) tool to fully remove old drivers before a fresh install.