What would happen if I deleted Fortnite?

If you delete Fortnite, but you don’t delete your EPIC account, you just need to reinstall the game and log in with your username and password; then all your game data will be reloaded again because all your progress will be saved to your account. Deleting Fortnite itself does not affect your EPIC account or any progress you’ve made in the game, as long as you remember your EPIC account username and password.

Understanding the Implications of Deleting Fortnite

Deleting Fortnite from your device, whether it’s a PC, Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, or Mobile, does not erase your game progress or any purchases you’ve made, assuming your account is linked to an EPIC Games account. This is because EPIC Games stores your game data in the cloud, allowing you to access it from any device once you’ve logged into your account.

Frequently Asked Questions

About Deleting Fortnite

1. Will I lose everything if I delete Fortnite? – No, you won’t lose your progress or purchases if you have an EPIC Games account and you reinstall the game.
2. Will I lose my progress if I uninstall Fortnite on Xbox? – As long as your Xbox is linked to your EPIC Games account, your progress and purchases will be saved.
3. How do I redownload Fortnite after deleting it? – You can reinstall Fortnite by opening the Epic Games Launcher, selecting Library, finding your game, and clicking the install option.
4. How long does it take to reinstall Fortnite? – The reinstallation time can vary, but the download size is approximately 30–40 gigs, and the installation process can take a few hours.
5. If I delete & reinstall Fortnite, will I lose my progress? – No, your skins, emotes, and other progress will not be lost if you have an EPIC Games account.

About Uninstalling and Reinstalling

6. Why did Fortnite get uninstalled? – Fortnite might get uninstalled due to insufficient storage space or corrupted game files.
7. Will uninstalling Epic Games delete games? – Yes, uninstalling the Epic Games Launcher will remove all the games you have installed on your computer.
8. Will you lose everything if you uninstall a game? – It depends on the game; most modern games save progress in the cloud, but some might save it locally on your device.
9. Why is Fortnite not working? – Check the Epic Games Server Status page to ensure there are no outages or system-wide issues.
10. Is installing Fortnite safe? – Generally, yes, but be cautious when sideloading the Epic Games launcher on Android to avoid malicious APK files.

Additional Information

11. How does a Fortnite account get deleted? – Your account will be deleted 14 days after you submit your deletion request.
12. How long does it take to delete Fortnite? – Your account will be permanently deleted in 14 days, during which time associated emails and linked accounts will still be considered in use.
13. How much GB does Fortnite use? – A typical 15-minute game uses between 12 and 24 MB of mobile data.
14. Does Fortnite save games? – Yes, replays are stored locally on your console or PC, with the last 10 matches stored automatically on console and the last 100 on PC.
15. Does uninstalling delete everything? – No, uninstalling a program or game does not usually delete all associated files and data; these are generally left in place unless specifically removed.