Fortnite down for prolonged upkeep – Here’s when servers will probably be on-line for Season 2 | Gaming | Entertainment | EUROtoday

Fortnite developer Epic Games is about so as to add numerous new content material to the sport, though the excellent news ends there. According to Epic Games, Fortnite Chapter 7, Season 2 ‘Showdown’ is coming to PS5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2 and Android on March 19. It provides new content material resembling a Battle Pass, POIs, weapons and plenty extra. Unfortunately, nevertheless, the excellent news ends there, as a result of the brand new content material will not be out there till server upkeep involves an finish. Fortnite will probably be taken offline at 6am GMT UK time, whereas matchmaking is disabled shortly beforehand.

The information was introduced by Epic Games on X, alongside a affirmation of the server downtime.

“Choose your side, take down your rivals, and settle the score,” reads an Epic tweet. “The Showdown begins March 19!

“Downtime for v40.00 begins at 2 AM ET (6 AM UTC) with matchmaking ending shortly beforehand.”

For UK fans, this means that Fortnite will be taken offline in full at 6am GMT, while matchmaking will be disabled at 5.30am UK time. That’s 11pm PT (March 17) / 2am ET / 7am CET if you live outside of the UK.

According to the Fortnite server status page, the maintenance will last for around 5-hours.

This means Fortnite and all companion game modes should be back online from 11am GMT UK time at the earliest. (4am PT / 7am ET / 12pm CET.)

Daily Express will update this article with all the latest developments, so keep checking back for confirmation about the Fortnite server maintenance.

It’s worth noting that all Fortnite game modes will be unplayable during the server downtime, including Battle Royale, LEGO Fortnite and Fortnite Festival.

You’ll also need to download and install the update before you can access the content available in the new season.

Fortunately, some fans can download and install update 40.00 ahead of schedule, but only on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.

“Pre-downloads for the v40.00 replace on Xbox One, Series X|S and PlayStation 5 will start rolling out at 8 PM ET tonight,” reads a follow-up tweet.

“Make positive your system is about as much as obtain updates so that you’re prepared to leap in!”