Fortnite Server Maintenance: Chapter 7 Downtime Schedule
▼ Summary
– Fortnite servers are down for maintenance to launch Chapter 7, following the Zero Hour event that concluded the previous season.
– The downtime began on November 29 at 7:30 PM GMT UK time (2:30 PM EDT, 11:30 AM PDT) and is expected to last for several hours.
– Update 39.00 introduces a new map, Battle Pass, gameplay features, and crossovers with Kill Bill and Back to the Future.
– Epic Games announced that servers should be back online between 12:00 AM and 12:30 AM GMT UK time on November 30, after approximately 5 hours of downtime.
– The maintenance affects all platforms, including PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch, and Android.
Fortnite players are gearing up for the highly anticipated launch of Chapter 7, but they’ll need to endure a period of server downtime before they can explore the new content. This maintenance is essential for deploying the significant update that introduces a fresh map, an all-new Battle Pass, and exciting gameplay additions. While the temporary unavailability is inconvenient, it paves the way for a major seasonal refresh.
The transition follows the conclusion of the Zero Hour live event, which officially closed the previous season. With that chapter over, Epic Games is preparing to bring the game back online with a wealth of new features. The update, officially labeled v39.00, is set to roll out across all platforms, including PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, PC, and Android.
The scheduled server downtime is set to begin at 7:30 PM GMT on November 29. For players in other regions, this translates to 2:30 PM Eastern Time and 11:30 AM Pacific Time. Epic Games has communicated that the servers will be taken offline immediately after the live event concludes to facilitate the deployment of the new game version.
Anticipating the wait, the developer has indicated that the maintenance period is expected to last for several hours. Based on historical patterns and the current schedule, the estimated downtime is approximately five hours. If this timeline holds, players can expect the servers to become accessible again, marking the official start of Chapter 7, between 12:00 AM and 12:30 AM GMT on the morning of November 30. This update is particularly notable for its inclusion of special collaborations, bringing elements from popular franchises like Kill Bill and Back to the Future into the Fortnite universe.
(Source: ALLOUT GAMING)
