Are Fortnite servers down? Epic Games reveals downtime ETA

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Fortnite servers are currently down for a huge update. Epic Games took the servers down to release the second major update of Chapter 6 – Season 4, which means that lots of new content will be added. If you want to play the game, you will have to wait for the downtime to end, as it’s currently unavailable across the globe.

In this article, we look at the current Fortnite downtime and how long it will last. Fortunately, Epic Games has provided us with an ETA regarding downtime, and thanks to it, we know when Fortnite servers will be up.

Are Fortnite servers down?

Fortnite servers are currently down.

Epic always performs downtime ahead of major updates, and this one is no exception. The current Fortnite downtime includes a big update that must be downloaded before you can play, and it will last for at least four hours.

The Fortnite developer announced an extended downtime on Monday night. The company expects servers to be back up by 8:00 AM Eastern Time or 12:00 PM UTC. It’s important to note that this is just a rough estimate. Downtime usually lasts longer, so we expect servers to be down for approximately four and a half to five hours.

Fortnite Season 4 Battle Pass — Today’s Fortnite update brings the second major update of Season 4. Image by VideoGamer

We will update this article if Epic provides another announcement regarding the server downtime. The update brings a new Festival season, many new cosmetics, and several gameplay changes. Thanks to this, you’ll be able to enjoy all the new things once the servers get back up.

If you’re having trouble connecting to the servers, make sure to check the public status page. While this isn’t always 100% accurate, it will often give you a decent estimate. While servers are down, make sure to download the latest update. Once you do this, you will be able to play the game as soon as the servers go back up.

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