UPDATE: Fortnite has officially gone offline for the launch of Chapter 6, Season 4, with maintenance currently in progress. Players will need to hang tight as the servers undergo updates.
The Fortnite server status page indicates that downtime may last for up to 5 hours, starting from 6am UTC and concluding around 11am UTC. For fans in the UK, that’s a window of 7am BST to 12pm BST.
“Scheduled maintenance is currently in progress. We will provide updates as necessary,” states the status page, keeping players in the loop.
What’s New in Chapter 6, Season 4?
Fortnite Chapter 6, Season 4 drops on August 7 for PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo consoles, mobile, and PC. But before players can dive into all the exciting new content, they’ll need to wait for downtime to end.
Epic Games announced this news via X (formerly Twitter), teasing what fans can expect from the highly anticipated update. “Calling pest control!” they tweeted, sharing that downtime for v37.00 kicks off at 2 AM ET, with matchmaking set to end shortly beforehand.
In UK time, Fortnite will be fully offline starting at 7am BST, while matchmaking will be disabled from 6:30am. Although Epic hasn’t disclosed an exact end time, maintenance typically wraps up in 2-3 hours. However, given the excitement surrounding a new season, players should be prepared for a potential prolongation of downtime.
Exciting Features Await Players
Fans are buzzing about the launch of Chapter 6, Season 4, aptly named Shock ‘N’ Awesome. The season promises thrilling crossover content, including a collaboration with The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and the introduction of another Halo-themed skin in the Battle Pass.
This season is set to introduce a slew of new challenges, as players will face off against various bugs invading the island. Expect speedy Swarmers and sneaky Bombers that launch “goop lob” attacks from a distance. Additionally, fearsome Queen enemies will tower over buildings, providing a formidable test.
Fortunately, players won’t go in empty-handed. New weapons are gearing up to take on these monstrous foes, including the Bug Blaster, Leadspitter 3000 minigun, Sweeper Shotgun, O.X.R. Rifle, Wrecker Revolver, and the Swarmstrike rocket launcher.
With all this excitement in store, the wait for Fortnite’s comeback is sure to be worth it. Buckle up, gamers; Chapter 6, Season 4 is shaping up to be an electrifying experience!