The ESP-DIST-001 error is affecting Fortnite players on the Nintendo Switch, causing connection issues, lag, and frame drops.
Typically, Epic Games' battle royale game is stable, but this error has been a recurring problem, appearing every few months.
The issue is related to connection problems with Epic Games' servers, rather than internet routers, preventing access to Fortnite lobbies.
Luckily, there is a fix available for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 players to resolve the ESP-DIST-001 error.
The ESP-DIST-001 error isn't anything new in Fortnite.
Author's summary: Fortnite's ESP-DIST-001 error fixed.