6 Quick Fixes For Fortnite Red Error Screen On PS4

Are you facing the Fortnite red error screen on PS4 when trying to enter the fight Royale? ESP-BUIMET-003 error results from a connection issue with Epic Games’ servers. This may occur for several reasons, including server maintenance, connectivity problems, or issues with the game servers.

Many users have reported facing a red error screen while playing Fortnite on PS4. The Fortnite red screen error code ESP-BUIMET-003 reads, “An error occurred while connecting to Epic servers. Please try again later.” This error locks players out of the game, hindering them from playing the fight Royale.

Key Takeaways

• Fortnite red error screen on PS4 means the game cannot connect to Epic Games servers.
• The error screen may be due to a bad internet connection, DNS server issues, outdated PS4 or game, or Epic Games’ servers being down for maintenance.
• You can fix this error quickly by manually changing your DNS settings, updating the game, deleting game files and installing them again, and speeding up your internet.

Luckily, you can try a few fixes to eliminate the red error screen of doom on Fortnite. Let’s start with the basic troubleshooting steps mentioned below to fix this error quickly:

1. Restart The Console
2. Check The Network Connection And Restart Your Router

Install Game Updates

Another reason you might be facing the Fortnite red error screen on your PS4 console is that you are trying to fight Royale on an old or outdated game version. Therefore, I suggest you ensure the latest game patch is installed because developers fix bugs and add additional features to Fortnite with each update. To do so:

1. Go to Home > Start > Games.

   

2. Select Fortnite > Options button > Check For Update.

   

3. The latest version of Fortnite will be added to your Downloads without permission and begin installing automatically.
4. Select Go to Downloads to check the download time.

   

5. Finally, press Options to Pause or Cancel and Delete the update.

Sign Out Of Your PlayStation Account

A quick fix that you can try to get rid of the ESP-BUIMET-003 error is to log out of your PSN account and log in again, as it has fixed this error for one of my team members. To do so:

1. Hold down the PlayStation button for five seconds.
2. Choose Log Out of PS4 from the menu.

   

3. Go to Home’s Power options to find the log-out option.
4. After logging out, go to Settings > Account Management > Sign in and enter your credentials.

   

5. Click Sign in to log in to your PSN account.

   

Furthermore, you can relaunch Fortnite; hopefully, your error will be resolved. If it happens to persist, please move on to the next fix.

Delete Local Game Files On PS4

You may face the red error screen on Fortnite due to corrupted game files or storage issues. I suggest clearing your console’s local saved game cache and storage to fix the problem by following the steps below:

1. Press the PlayStation button on the remote.
2. Select Settings > Application Saved Data Management > Saved Data In System Storage.

   

3. Choose Delete, and a game file list will be displayed.

   

4. Select Fortnite game files and press Delete to clear them.
   

   

5. Some PS4 consoles might see Saved Data instead of Application Saved Data Management.
   

   

6. Select Saved Data PS4 to find game files.
   

   

7. Select the game files you want to delete and press Delete. This will clear the game cache.

Ensure you have uploaded the game to the PS4 cloud before deleting it, or you will lose all your progression. Once you have deleted the Fortnite game files, you must re-download the game from “Puthe chased Games Library” on your PS4 console.

Change DNS Server

Changing the DNS server is also a solution my team members tried, which worked for other users. Sometimes, you may stumble across the Fortnite red error screen due to problems with your ISP-provided Domain Name System server. I suggest trying out a different DNS server, like Google DNS, which has a high uptime while gaming, to avoid errors.

Follow these steps to change DNS on PS4 and check whether the error has been resolved:

1. Go to Settings > Network > Set Up Internet Connection to modify DNS settings.

   

2. Choose the Custom setting to enter your DNS.

   

3. Select Automatic from IP Address Settings.

   

4. In the DHCP Hostname, select Do Not Specify.

   

5. Choose Manual from DNS settings.

   

6. Finally, manually enter the Primary and Secondary DNS addresses below to change your DNS to the Google DNS server.

   

My Thoughts

I checked posts related to Fortnite’s red error screen on PS4 on different community forums. People say that this error can be easily fixed by resetting the console or by changing the DNS server.

Furthermore, you can submit a ticket to Epic Games for help. Mention all the troubleshooting methods you have tried and include screenshots of the error. The Epic Games support team will contact you with fixes for the problem.

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