Fortnite players woke up to a surprise announcement from Epic Games, stating that update v24.01 was on the way. This situation is a stranger because it was announced on March 20, 2023. The update will commence as usual, with server downtime starting at 4:00 AM ET.
Are Fortnite Servers Down? Server Status
Downtime for v24.01 starts at 04:00 AM ET (08:00 UTC)!
Matchmaking will be disabled 30 minutes before downtime. pic.twitter.com/xGrIeuzbJA
— Fortnite Status (@FortniteStatus) March 19, 2023
While there is no way to know the exact duration of server maintenance, it is expected to last a few hours. As disabling matchmaking can take up to three to four hours, we predict that the Fortnite servers will be back up and running by 8 AM ET | 12 PM UTC | 5 AM PT.
During server maintenance, players cannot sign in to Fortnite, access its features, or visit the Item Shop and Fortnite Crew. However, the Fortnite website will still be accessible online. It is essential to note that all other Epic Games services will continue to function normally.
Fortnite maintenance and downtimes are usually due to major content updates or minor updates every Tuesday, which change or remove content. The game does not do weekly maintenance, so players can expect announcements ahead of time to inform them about the schedule.
To check the status of Fortnite’s server maintenance status, players only need to visit the official Fortnite Status Twitter account or the Epic Games Status page. These sources provide updated information about the game’s server maintenance and downtime status.
After the latest Fortnite patch has been implemented, the servers will automatically be made available for players again. It is advisable to watch the official Fortnite Status Twitter account or the Epic Games Status page for any updates on server maintenance and downtime.
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