Is Fortnite Down?
Yes, Fortnite is temporarily down for scheduled maintenance today, October 31, 2025. The downtime started at 6:00 UTC (2 AM ET) and is expected to last for about 40 minutes. During this window, players will not be able to access matchmaking services, meaning no games or islands can be joined.
Why Is Fortnite Not Working?
Fortnite is currently unavailable because Epic Games is performing scheduled maintenance on its matchmaking services. This maintenance affects all players and is designed to improve the stability and performance of the game’s servers. During such maintenance windows, matchmaking features are intentionally taken offline, so regular play is not possible.
When Will Fortnite Servers Be Back Up?
The scheduled Fortnite maintenance began at 6:00 UTC and is expected to conclude by 6:40 UTC today. If the operation runs on schedule, servers and matchmaking services should be back online around that time, allowing players to resume normal gameplay. Epic Games has committed to providing an update as soon as matchmaking is restored across all games and islands.
Players should keep an eye on the official Epic Games status page for the latest updates regarding this maintenance window and for notifications on when Fortnite matchmaking returns to normal.
Disclaimer:
This information reflects the Fortnite server status as of October 31, 2025, and may change as Epic Games completes maintenance. Actual downtime and restoration times may vary. For the most current updates, visit the official Epic Games Status page
or check Fortnite’s social media channels.
