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Is Fortnite Servers Down?
Fortnite servers are officially down today due to planned maintenance, not because of an unexpected outage or technical failure. Epic announced the downtime in advance around the v39.10 update so players would know that login issues and matchmaking errors during this window are normal and not account-specific problems.
During the downtime, you can expect:
- Login attempts to fail or get stuck on the “connecting” screen.
- Matchmaking to be disabled, even if you are still in the lobby from before servers went offline.
- Game modes such as Battle Royale, LEGO Fortnite, and other experiences to be unavailable until maintenance ends.
This maintenance is part of Epic’s regular update cycle, where larger patches usually require complete server shutdown to safely apply gameplay changes, new content, and backend improvements. As a result, the current downtime does not indicate a long-term problem with Fortnite’s infrastructure, but rather a controlled, expected outage window.
How long is Fortnite downtime today?
The downtime for the v39.10 update is expected to last around 90 minutes in total, which is in line with typical maintenance windows for major seasonal or mid-season patches. This means that from the time servers are taken fully offline, players should anticipate roughly one and a half hours where the game is not playable and matchmaking remains disabled.
However, the 90-minute figure is an estimate, not an absolute guarantee, and Epic usually adds a small buffer in case there are last-minute fixes. If everything goes smoothly, servers often return on time or even slightly earlier, but if unexpected technical issues appear during deployment, the downtime can be extended beyond the initially communicated window. For players, the most practical approach is to treat the 90-minute schedule as a guideline while staying flexible in case the maintenance runs longer than planned.
When will the Fortnite servers be back up?
For today’s v39.10 patch, the downtime was scheduled to begin at around 4:00 AM Eastern Time, with a projected completion around 5:30 AM Eastern Time, assuming no major complications. That target end time is what most communities and status trackers are using to estimate when players can safely log back in and resume matches.
Converted into other key time zones, the expected “back online” window looks roughly like this:
- United States (Eastern): Around 5:30 AM ET.
- United Kingdom: Around 10:30 AM GMT.
- Central Europe: Around 11:30 AM CET.
- India: Around 3:00 PM IST.
These times are approximate because Epic does not always lift downtime at the exact minute; sometimes servers gradually become available, and matchmaking stability can improve over several minutes after the maintenance officially ends. If you attempt to log in right around the target time and still encounter errors, waiting 10–15 minutes and trying again is often enough for the services to stabilize.
Disclaimer:
Fortnite downtime is part of a regular update cycle and is not caused by an unexpected issue. While the maintenance is expected to last around 90 minutes, the actual downtime duration may vary. Please treat the schedule as a guideline, as Epic Games may extend downtime if necessary.
