Fortnite developer Epic Games has taken the entire Fortnite universe offline for server maintenance. It’s all part of the launch of update 31.41, which is the first major update since the start of Fortnitemares. Available on PS5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Android and PC, update 31.41 is available to download and install on the morning of October 25. The surprise update is accompanied by an extended period of server downtime, which means you won’t be able to play Fortnite, LEGO Fortnite, Rocket Racing and Fortnite Festival for the at least a few hours. If you want to know when you can log back into Fortnite, check out the 31.41 server downtime schedule below.
The news was announced in a tweet by Epic Games on X, including exactly when Fortnite will be taken offline.
“Downtime for v31.41 begins at 4 AM ET with matchmaking ending shortly beforehand,” reads an Epic tweet.
For UK fans, this means that Fortnite will be taken offline in full at 9am BST, while matchmaking will be disabled at 8.30am UK time.
Epic hasn’t revealed exactly when downtime will come to an end, but maintenance typically lasts for 2-3 hours.
This means Fortnite and all companion game modes should be back online from 11am BST UK time.
Due to the release of the surprise end of week update, Epic Games has made some changes to its weekly tournament schedule.
The first two rounds of the Trios Cash Cup has been pushed back until October 26, while Reload Platform Cups will take place on October 29.
“We’ve made the following tournament schedule changes,” reads an Epic tweet. “R1 and R2 of the Trios Cash Cup will take place on Saturday, October 26.
“Reload Platform Cups will take place on Tuesday, October 29. Make sure to check your ‘Compete’ tab and see your new local start times!”