


Sometimes, problems with download speeds are nothing to do with your console or PC, but instead with your WiFi. This may be hard for those Fortnite fans who want to play immediately, but scheduling your update so it downloads when fewer people are online trying to do the same should see your speed increase. READ MORE: Fortnite vs Roblox player count: Is Fortnite more popular than Roblox? Avoid downloading the update at peak times If you don't have an ethernet cable on hand, even just moving your console or setup closer to your WiFi router temporarily should help to quash any stability issues that may be causing a slow download. Using a wired connection is the best way to increase your download speeds for the Fortnite update.Įthernet cables use a direct connection to your router to ensure any connection issues stemming from the distance between your console and the router do not affect your internet stability. READ MORE: How to download games and apps when PS4 is in Rest Mode Move your console closer to your WiFi router or use an ethernet cable If you put your console into Rest Mode, turn on automatic downloads or select 'Stay Connected to the Internet', the Fortnite update should download much faster. When your console is turned on, it will constantly be using bandwidth to check for new messages, friend requests, and online notifications that get priority over updates.

Shutting these down will give priority to the update and should help increase the download speed. If these applications require the internet to use, then they likely will get bandwidth priority over the Fortnite update.
