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Error codes are all part and parcel of online games nowadays, and unfortunately,Fortniteis no different. While some error codes have very clear causes and fixes, others are a little more obscure about what’s causing the problem and have lengthy troubleshooting methods you need to follow to fix them.
In this guide, we’ll run through how to fix the Esp-Dist-001 error inFortnite, so you may get back to grinding out for a Victory Royale and enjoying the current season with a plethora of creative content, along with what awaits the weeks ahead.
What Causes the Esp-Dist-001 Error in Fortnite?
According to theofficial troubleshooting page from Epic,“ESP errors tend to be connection error codes.” What it doesn’t explain is why players might suddenly have a connection error when things were working just fine the other day, and nothing has changed with their internet connection at home. This is a similar problem some players have with theFortnite Matchmaking Error #2, which pops up fairly regularly, too.
There is a chance thatFortnitehas received an update since you last played, and your system’s cache is still clinging to old data from a previous version. As such, your system cannot connect to theFortniteservers because it thinksthere’s a mismatch in the version. Fortunately, there’s an easy enough way to fix this if your cache does start causing problems, and you’re getting the Esp-Dist-001 error.
How to Fix Fortnite Esp-Dist-001 Error on All Platforms
The Esp-Dist-001 error is fixed by clearing your console’s (or PC’s) cache, as mentioned above. This process can be a little different on every system, though, so we’ve outlined the steps you need to take for each one below.
Xbox One
PC
In most cases, this should fix the Esp-Dist-001 error inFortnite. If it doesn’t, you might have to follow steps to change your DNS servers on your console. This seems to be more of an issue on PC and PlayStation consoles than on Xbox and Nintendo Switch. To help you with this process, as it can get a little complicated, we’ve outlined the steps you’ll need to take below.
How to Change DNS Servers to Fix Esp-Dist-001 Error in Fortnite
As noted above, the cache clearing method tends to fix the problem without issue on Nintendo Switch and Xbox consoles, so we’ve focused on the process for PC and PlayStation consoles below.
