Fortnite - Update Failed to write necessary files

Discus and support Fortnite - Update Failed to write necessary files in XBoX Games and Apps to solve the problem; Hi all my son updated Fortnite yesterday 19th June 2020 but the update is stuck at 50% with the error message of “failed to update necessary files” -... Discussion in 'XBoX Games and Apps' started by MarkGittus1, Jun 20, 2020.

  1. MarkGittus1
    MarkGittus1 Guest

    Fortnite - Update Failed to write necessary files


    Hi all

    my son updated Fortnite yesterday 19th June 2020 but the update is stuck at 50% with the error message of “failed to update necessary files” - can any help and save me from the “drama”

    thanks

    mark

    :)
     
    MarkGittus1, Jun 20, 2020
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  2. XBF Leo G Win User

    Fortnite - Update Failed to write necessary files

    Hey MarkGittus1,

    Thank
    you for letting us know that the issue has been fixed. We'll be locking the thread as the issue has been resolved. If you require any help with any other issues, please feel free to come back to the Xbox Forums for further assistance. If anyone needs assistance
    with this issue or any other issues, we suggest creating a new thread.

    Thank you
    again and have a great day
    MarkGittus1!
  3. MarkGittus1 Win User

    Fortnite - Update Failed to write necessary files

    We reinstalled and everything was there - 👍 we just made sure we knew xbox live log in / password and i updated epic games account to use xbox login details !

    Hope it does the same for you ! it should be fine
  4. zCr1s Win User

    Fortnite - Update Failed to write necessary files

    Uninstall and reinstall fortnite
  5. TimoHombreLobo Win User

    Fortnite - Update Failed to write necessary files

    we're getting the same message and my son is worried if we uninstall and then reinstall Fortnite, that he will lose skins and other stuff he paid for. Can you confirm that these will remain on his profile, please?
  6. Ernesto Andrade Win User

    Fortnite - Update Failed to write necessary files

    Hi! Im recomend to you unistall the game and reinstall it, but first delete games what dont play to get more space in you storage.

    Greetings
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