On a Party I can't join to a game in progress

Please select what you are reporting on:

Creative

What Type of Bug are you experiencing?

Matchmaking

Summary

Unable to join a game in progress despite setting “Join in Progress: Spawn” in Island settings.

Steps to Reproduce

My friend is playing an island in Fortnite.
1, I join the party to play with him.
2. At the party in the lobby, it only shows the “Ready” option.
3. I click on “Ready,” but Fortnite shows that my friend needs to click on “Ready,” even though he is already in the game.
4. I can’t join the game, and Fortnite doesn’t show the “Join” button.

Additional Info:

  • It occurs in both private and public party settings.
  • Island settings are configured to “Join in Progress: Spawn.”
  • The issue happens on my Creative Island, which has just one round.
  • Other islands allow joining the game in progress without issues.

Expected Result

I should be able to join the game in progress using the “Join” button when my friend is already playing on the island.

Observed Result

  • The lobby only displays the “Ready” option.
  • After clicking “Ready,” it prompts that my friend needs to click “Ready,” even though he is already in the game.
  • The “Join” button does not appear, preventing me from joining the game.

Platform(s)

PC, XBOX, PS