Is Fortnite down? The Epic Games server status has been updated for the upcoming Fortnite downtime, with the Super Season set to enter its final stage with the 36.30 update
The final update of the season is on its way to Fortnite as it prepares to load up its incoming live event. (Image: Epic Games)
The upcoming Fortnite downtime is set to introduce the final wave of content for the game’s renowned Super Season.
Update: As of 3:34 a.m. PDT / 6:34 a.m. EDT / 11:34 a.m. BST, Fortnite servers are back online! Jump back in!
The grand finales of Fortnite are about to begin. While it may sound extravagant, it seems fitting.
The Fortnite Super Season is drawing to a close, and as the countdown to the original Fortnite live event wrapped up (Image: kuremo via Getty Images)
The Fortnite Super Season is drawing to a close, and as the countdown to the original Fortnite live event wrapped up, it seemed that Epic Games was on the verge of making another exciting announcement with the reveal of the Super Showdown live event. This event is set to take place in Battle Royale and will present players with an epic new Kaiju battle, reports the Mirror.
However, before we reach the start date of Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 4, there’s one more update to get through – one that will hopefully deliver a plethora of new content to bid adieu to the Super Season in style, ideally without the extended update 36.20 downtime that led to an official statement from Epic Games.
So, the question arises – is Fortnite down? Here’s what you need to know.
The scheduled Fortnite downtime is set to begin at 1 a.m. PDT / 4 a.m. EDT / 9 a.m. BST on Tuesday, July 29. We first mentioned this date when we predicted the next Fortnite update, which has now been confirmed in a tweet from @FortniteStatus.
The scheduled Fortnite downtime is set to begin at 1 a.m. PDT / 4 a.m. EDT / 9 a.m. BST on Tuesday, July 29 (Image: BalkansCat via Getty Images)
The game will disable matchmaking half an hour before this time, ensuring that players can finish their games before the system enters downtime.
The upcoming maintenance window is expected to last between two and three hours, based on historical downtimes, with the exception of the notably extended 36.20 update. This suggests that players should be prepared for servers to come back online by no later than 4 a.m. PDT / 7 a.m. EDT / 12 p.m.BST.
Fortnite’s forthcoming patch notes for update 36.30.
To find out what new content is coming to Fortnite, the most reliable source is the game’s community Trello board, where Epic Games’ developers keep players updated on the changes expected in each update.
Here are the items currently listed as “Fixed in Next Game Update” on the Trello board:
Battle Royale / Reload / OG
Switching from KBM to controller might cause Superman’s power icons to disappear or display incorrectly – When playing as Superman (Superman’s Call Mythic Item) and switching input from keyboard+mouse to controller, players may notice their power icons may appear in incorrect order or disappear entirely. Temporary workaround: Using Superman’s abilities while airborne should correct the icon inconsistency.
Lego Fortnite
Hunter’s abilities have no effect on Spires – When fighting a Spire as the Hunter, the following abilities have no impact: Bull’s-Eye only marks the main Spire but not the small Spires attached to it; Bull’s-Eye Blade deals no damage to small Spires.
Rift Shards may cause autofire to stop working properly (mobile)– Autofire may occasionally stop working on Mobile when using the Rift Ripper’s Rift Shards ability. Temporary workaround: Aim away from the enemy (or at another enemy), then back at the enemy to resume autofire.
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan – July 6 2019: Fortnite app in play smartphone. close-up on screen iphone. (Image: Savusia Konstantin via Getty Images)
Save the World
Banner may not update to the latest one upon entering or leaving a Mission– Players may notice that their Banner icon doesn’t update to the one they selected after transitioning into or out of a Mission.
This list encompasses all the content slated for release in the imminent 36.30 update. The confirmation of incoming fixes is promising, and fans can look forward to exciting teasers in the next few weeks about what’s in store for the game.
For those who have heard the rumors of a significant invasion, brace yourselves—especially if you’re not fond of creepy crawlies.
