Matchmaking Error player.queueing_failure.208 : can’t join island

General Issues and Bug Reporting
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Summary

When I try to play the game with Map Code: 1828-5318-5150, I get the message: “We tried to put you in a matchmaking queue, but a problem occurred, please try again! (player.queueing_failure.208)”.

This error appears sometimes and not at other times.

Please select what you are reporting on:

Unreal Editor for Fortnite

What Type of Bug are you experiencing?

Stability

Steps to Reproduce

This occurs when trying to play the game with Map Code: 1828-5318-5150.

Expected Result

Start Fortnite and try to play 1828-5318-5150

Observed Result

Not able to join a game.

Platform(s)

PC

Island Code

1828-5318-5150

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[quote=“VAMOS_esports, post:1, topic:2540149, username:VAMOS_esports”]
1828-5318-5150
[/quote]Hi @VAMOS_esports ,
It works for me on PC, and Android here are some screenshots

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These screens are from 35.20 PC. Android, NES 1, Xbox One X.
All work the same

Google AI says

  • Game Updates:

An outdated or incomplete game installation could also cause matchmaking issues, according to ExitLag.

  • Internet Connection:

A poor or unstable internet connection can prevent players from connecting to the matchmaking servers.

  1. Verify Game Files: If you’re on PC, verify the integrity of your Fortnite game files to ensure there are no corrupted files.
    How to Verify

  2. Check Internet Connection: Test your internet connection to ensure it’s stable and working correctly.
    My Ping data show good connection and FPS

    Screenshot (ping)
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Failed to find a server through matchmaking: Error: player.queueing_failure.208

Epic Support said previously

The “player.queueing_failure.208” error in Epic Games, likely encountered in games like Fortnite, indicates a failure during matchmaking, often caused by server overload, network issues, or corrupted game files. To fix it, first check the Epic Games server status and try restarting the game and your internet connection. If the problem persists, verify the game files on PC or try clearing the console cache.

Resolved - This incident has been resolved.
Oct 22, 19:51 UTC

Please remember

When Epic Online Services is scheduled for maintenance, as displayed on Epic Games Public Status

During the maintenance window, there will be up to two hours of degraded availability for the following services:

  • Lobbies

  • Sessions

  • Matchmaking