The most recent update of Fortnite has brought back the Star Wars hype to the game, but many PS5 Fortnite players have been struggling with downloading, installing, or playing the update, therefore remaining unable to join that hype.
Below, we are going to offer two effective solutions for PS5 Fortnite players to fix their issues with the latest update and enjoy their battle royale experience with their Ahsoka outfits.
How can PS5 Fortnite players close and restart their games?
Many players have reported that effectively closing and resetting the game’s cache have helped them to recover from the issues that the PS5 Fortnite update has caused. Below, you can check out our instructions on how to apply these two fixes for your troubles with both Fortnite and all other games.
Closing games and apps on the PS5
Running both a game and a media app simultaneously is a nifty feature on the PS5. It lets you seamlessly switch between gaming and streaming platforms like Netflix, Prime, and WWE Network. However, running too many applications in the background might impact performance and energy usage. Here’s how you can close games and apps:
Closing a game:
- Press the PlayStation Button on your DualSense controller.
- Locate and highlight the last game played.
- Press the Options button.
- Select “Close Game” from the dropdown menu by pressing the X button.
The PS5 will promptly close the game, ensuring a smooth operation.
Closing a media app:
- Press the PlayStation Button on your DualSense controller.
- Navigate upwards on the controller.
- Move to the right to highlight “Media”.
- Press X to select.
- Highlight the last media app used.
- Press the Options button on the DualSense Controller.
- Press X, then select “Close App”.
Remember, before putting the PS5 into rest mode, make sure to close any active apps. This allows you to take full advantage of the console’s Resume Activity feature, much like the Quick Resume on the Xbox Series X/S.
Automatic app closures
The PS5 is designed to automatically close apps under specific conditions:
- Powering off the PS5.
- System software updates.
- Game or app updates during rest mode, which require a restart.
- Launching a different game or app, which will close the previously used apps.
Resetting game cache on PS4 & PS5
Occasionally, it’s necessary to reset the game cache for optimal performance. Follow these steps to do it:
Step 1:
- Navigate to the home screen and locate the settings icon at the top right.
- Click on it and scroll down to “Saved Data and Game/App Settings”.
Step 2:
- Tap on “Saved Data in PS4” if you’re using PS4, or “Save Data in PS5” if you’re on PS5.
- Head to Console Storage and click the Delete button.
Step 3:
- Remember, this will delete your progress in the game, so be sure to upload it to the cloud storage. Select the game and click “Upload”.
Step 4:
- Once uploaded, go to the delete section, select the game, and click delete.
If you accidentally delete the wrong game data, don’t fret. You can re-download it from cloud storage. Simply select “Download to Console Storage” and retrieve your lost progress.
By mastering these fundamental functions of the PS5, you’ll ensure a seamless gaming and media experience every time you power up your console, including when you try to install the latest update to Fortnite. If you encounter any more issues despite applying these two fixes on PS5 Fortnite, your last resort may be contacting the Fortnite or PS5 support teams. We think and hope that it won’t come to that, and wish you enjoyable gaming adventures!
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