With a game as big as Fortnite, it is normal for there to be some occasional issues for players. After all, there are often huge numbers of users online at the same time and a continuous supply of content and new updates. So problems are always going to arise. Recently there have been reports of a new error that stops people from playing and states “This client is not compatible with the currently deployed server.” Fortunately, there is a fix for this error that we’ll outline below to make sure you can jump straight back into the battle royale game.
How to fix the Fortnite “This client is not compatible with the currently deployed server” error
For the majority of people who encounter the Fortnite “This client is not compatible with the currently deployed server” error there is a rather simple solution. As first noted by IFireMonkey, users should be able to solve problem by restarting the game. After closing the game and starting it back up, the server error should be resolved, allowing you to get back to the action.
If the tried and tested restart method doesn’t work there are some other things that you can try. The first suggestion is to verify the game files to ensure all the data for Fortnite is correct. To do this you have to:
- Open the Epic Games Launcher from the desktop
- Go to your games library
- Find Fortnite in the list and click the three dots next to its name
- Hit the Verify option
The second technique involves changing your permissions in the Epic Games Launcher to avoid running into problems. After shutting down Fortnite follow these instructions:
- Right-click the Epic Games Launcher shortcut on the desktop
- Select “Run as administrator”
- Launch Fortnite again
The only other option if the “this client is not compatible with the currently deployed server” error persists is to restart your computer and internet connection. If neither of these works, your bet would be to contact tech support on the official Fortnite site.
For other Fortnite guides, see if the game is based on a true story and get the full patch notes for Fortnite update 3.53.
