How to Troubleshoot Fortnite Error Code 20002?

Recently, numerous users encountered the dreaded Fortnite Error Code 20002 while attempting to play the game online. Although the exact cause of this error remains unknown, there have been speculations that it may stem from server-related problems. In such cases, unfortunately, there isn’t much you can do on your end to resolve the error. Your best course of action would be to patiently wait for the dedicated Fortnite developer team to address and rectify the issue. Nevertheless, a handful of resourceful users have discovered potential solutions that worked for them, including:

Fix 1: Delete the EasyAntiCheat Folder

Some users successfully resolved the error by deleting the EasyAntiCheat folder on their systems and performing a game repair. Follow these simple steps to do the same:

1. Browse to the location where the game folder is located, usually at C:/ProgramFiles/Fortnite/FortniteGame/Binaries/Win64.
2. Within the Win64 folder, locate and delete the following files:
   • FortniteClient-Win64-Shipping
   • FortniteClient-Win64-Shipping_BE
   • FortniteClient-Win64-Shipping_EAC
   • FortniteLauncher
3. Once you’ve removed the aforementioned files, navigate back to the EasyAntiCheat folder and launch the EasyAntiCheat_Setup application.
4. Inside the EasyAntiCheat_Setup application, select the Uninstall option to remove the application from your system.
5. Return to the previous Win64 folder and delete the entire EasyAntiCheat folder.
6. Afterward, go back to your desktop, launch the Epic Game launcher, head to the Game Library, and verify the Fortnite game.
7. Allow some time for the game files to be verified, and check whether the error persists.
8. For a visual guide on these steps, refer to this helpful video tutorial.

Fix 2: Remove EAC Entries From Registry Editor

An alternative method involves using the registry editor to delete the EasyAntiCheat folder or files. Here’s how you can do it:

1. Open the Windows Search bar and type “registry editor.”
2. Launch the registry editor app and right-click on the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE folder.
3. From the drop-down menu, select Find… and enter EasyAntiCheat_EOS in the text field.
4. Click on Find Next and delete all EasyAntiCheat_EOS files and entries that appear.
5. Next, navigate to the Fortnite EasyAntiCheat folder, as explained in the previous solution.
6. Launch the EasyAntiCheat_Setup application within the folder and click on the Repair Service button.
7. After the repair operation is completed, launch the game and verify if the error has been resolved.

Additional Tips

In addition to the aforementioned fixes, consider trying these potential solutions to eliminate the error:

• Launch the game as an administrator to ensure sufficient privileges.
• Update your graphics drivers to the latest version.
• Verify the integrity of the game files to ensure they are intact.