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Rocket Racing brings the high-octane action of Rocket League into the world of Fortnite, but puts the emphasis on pure racing, rather than any kind of car soccer antics. Some players are being hit with the matchmaking error code 208, preventing them from checking it out for themselves.
What Does the Rocket Racing Matchmaking Error Code Mean?
The 208 error code, also referred to as ‘Matchmaking Error (#1)’ as the title of the error message states it as, essentially means that the matchmaking process could not be completed. This could be due to a number of reasons, such as the servers being overwhelmed, your internet connection being unreliable, or you may not be on the correction version number of the game if a new update has just dropped.
If you’re being hit with this error code on Dec. 8, 2023, though, chances are it’s due to the fact that the game mode has just released and the servers are struggling to keep up with the demand of players desperate to check it out for themselves.
Fixing Error Code 208 in Rocket Racing
To fix the error code, you need to just keep trying to find a game by readying up. This will eventually cause the game to find a game and put you into it. However, be warned, even when I managed to get into a game, after completing the race I was disconnected from the game session and sent back to the Lobby menu.
As noted above, this is likely due to the fact that the Rocket Racing mode has just released in Fortnite and a lot of players are eager to see how the Rocket League-inspired mode has transferred into a racing experience in Fortnite. The good news is, it’s pretty darn fun if you ask me!
If you’re still struggling to connect even after this initial period of server overload, chances are that the servers may be down entirely. You can check the Epic Games Server Status page to ensure that the issue definitely isn’t on their end.
If the servers are online and operational, you’ll want to try closing and reopening the game to see if there’s a bug on your end. You can also try restarting your device, or your internet router in case there’s an issue with your internet connection.
Should all of that not work, make sure that you don’t have a pending update for Fortnite. Sometimes, the game will receive an update while you’re playing and eventually the servers won’t allow you to continue playing an online game with others until you’re on the same version number as them.
Are you being hit with the matchmaking error code 208 when trying to enjoy a bit of Rocket Racing in Fortnite? Let us know down in the comments below.
