Queuing for a Fortnite match is usually the first thing on your agenda when you enter the main lobby. But on rare occasions, you may encounter a setback when a wild Matchmaking Error #1 appears, preventing you from entering a Fortnite match.

Matchmaking error #1 usually appears when Fortnite releases a new patch or due to more specific circumstances. Most of the time, when I encounter this error, the servers are online, which means there is another cause.

Matchmaking error #1 in Fortnite is usually caused by server maintenance and updates from Epic Games, which can cause server outages.

Alternatively, Fortnite's matchmaking error #1 can occur when attempting to play a ranked match after a custom game. While the game should be able to make the switch automatically, there appears to be a bug that prevents this from happening and causes the error.