The Nintendo Switch prioritizes active games over background downloads. If you leave the console on the home screen or—worse—keep a game running, the download will be significantly throttled.

: Set Primary to 1.1.1.1 and Secondary to 1.0.0.1 . 3. Use Sleep Mode

Changing your Domain Name System (DNS) can help the Switch locate the download servers more efficiently.

Select your current Wi-Fi network and choose . Find MTU and change the value from 1400 to 1500 . Select Save and restart your download. 2. Switch to a Faster DNS

Follow these steps to make your Fortnite download faster on Nintendo Switch. 1. Optimize Your Internet Settings (The MTU Trick)

Waiting for a massive Fortnite update to finish on your Nintendo Switch can be frustrating, especially when it feels like the progress bar hasn't moved in hours. Because the Switch has a relatively weak Wi-Fi chip compared to other consoles, you often need to manually optimize your settings to get the best speeds.

One of the most effective ways to boost download speeds is by manually adjusting your . By default, the Switch is set to 1400, but increasing it can allow the console to download more data per packet. Go to System Settings > Internet > Internet Settings .