# Matchmaking Error player.queueing\_failure.208 : can’t join island 

**URL:** <https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/matchmaking-error-player-queueing-failure-208-can-t-join-island/2540149>\
**Category:** Issues and Bug Reporting\
**Tags:** fortnite-creative, unreal-editor-for-fortnite, crash, fortnite\
**Created:** [June 4, 2025, 4:41am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/matchmaking-error-player-queueing-failure-208-can-t-join-island/2540149 "2025-06-04T04:41:08Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![VAMOS\_esports](https://d3kjluh73b9h9o.cloudfront.net/original/4X/2/8/5/28502927f1d97ba1051b3b47ccfe17233bf41ef0.png) [@VAMOS\_esports](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/VAMOS_esports)\
**Post date:** [June 4, 2025, 4:41am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/matchmaking-error-player-queueing-failure-208-can-t-join-island/2540149/1 "2025-06-04T04:41:08Z")

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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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**Author:** ![Jimbohalo10](https://d1ap1mz92jnks1.cloudfront.net/user_avatar/forums.unrealengine.com/jimbohalo10/32/961440_2.png) [@Jimbohalo10](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Jimbohalo10)\
**Post date:** [June 4, 2025, 7:36am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/matchmaking-error-player-queueing-failure-208-can-t-join-island/2540149/2 "2025-06-04T07:36:18Z")

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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

 ![Screenshot (92)](https://d3kjluh73b9h9o.cloudfront.net/original/4X/e/c/0/ec0edbe571aab5047f84c2025bd768f604cd5a49.jpeg)

 ![Screenshot (95)](https://d3kjluh73b9h9o.cloudfront.net/original/4X/b/1/7/b17a6958e7ee5a2dc267d93e17038b33eef9c42b.png)  
 ![Screenshot (93)](https://d3kjluh73b9h9o.cloudfront.net/original/4X/f/a/4/fa4ccb027d76918c771b8fe92db2465ae5531821.jpeg)

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](https://www.exitlag.com/blog/matchmaking-error/).

- **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](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/urc-exe-and-urc-dll-get-flagged-as-malware-from-microsoft-defender/1802519/5)

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

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](https://status.epicgames.com/)** 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](https://status.epicgames.com/)

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

- Lobbies

- Sessions

- Matchmaking

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**Author:** ![system](https://d3kjluh73b9h9o.cloudfront.net/original/4X/7/1/3/713c9d3f58553f0de89543d76a8a3a2779dc9fa4.png) [@system](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/system)\
**Post date:** [December 1, 2025, 4:41am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/matchmaking-error-player-queueing-failure-208-can-t-join-island/2540149/3 "2025-12-01T04:41:53Z")

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