Red screen then crash on startup after 26.51 hotfix - iPhone 7 iOS 15.8.8

SUMMARY:
After updating to 26.51 hotfix, game shows a solid red screen on launch then crashes to Home Screen. Cannot get to lobby.

DEVICE:
iPhone 7
OS: iOS 15.8.8

STEPS TO REPRODUCE:

1. Tap Fortnite app icon to launch

2. Splash screen shows

3. Screen turns solid red for ~2-3 seconds

4. App crashes / closes automatically

EXPECTED RESULT:
Game should load to lobby normally.

ACTUAL RESULT:
Red screen then crash. Happens every time. Tried restart phone and reinstall, same issue.

FREQUENCY:
100% - every launch

Additional info: Issue started right after 26.51 hotfix. Was working fine before.