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Fortnite error LS-0013

Game can't launch

The Epic Games Launcher couldn't start the game. Missing or corrupted game files are a common cause.

Is Fortnite down right now? Operational: 18 problem reports in the last hour. If it were down for everyone, this error could come from there; right now it looks normal.
Fix it

How to fix error LS-0013

  1. Verify the game files from your Library.

  2. Clear the Epic Games Launcher cache and update your operating system.

  3. For Fortnite, untick 'Run this program as an administrator' on the Fortnite .exe files in FortniteGame\Binaries\Win64.

  4. Add the game as an exception in your antivirus and firewall.

  5. If it still fails, reinstall the launcher or the game.

From Fortnite's help pages: epicgames.com, in our words. Checked on 5 November 2026. If the steps do not help, Fortnite's own support is the next stop.

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