- Fortnite servers are now offline for the scheduled maintenance on November 1, 2025, from 11:30 AM ET.
- The downtime usually takes around 4-5 hours for the new update to take effect.
- Once over, players can enjoy Fortnite once again.
Fortnite continues to get richer and richer as time goes on. While the battle royale season is all about fighting off a Bug Invasion with none other than heroes from the Halo and Power Rangers universes, Epic introduces new updates every two weeks to keep the content fresh.
The v38.00 update brings the Simpsons season. This update also debuts sidekicks in Fortnite. So if you’re wondering if Fortnite is down right now, we’ve got all the info about its downtime and schedule right here.
Is Fortnite Down at the Moment?
Yes, Fortnite and all Epic services are offline for a scheduled maintenance. The maintenance started on Saturday, November 1st at 11:30 AM ET. The v38.00 update scheduled for today, November 1, 2025, will also shut down the matchmaking 30 minutes prior. So if you’re experiencing any issues, you can wait for the maintenance to be over, check your internet connection, and try running any other Epic Online service.
How Long Is the Downtime for Fortnite Today
Fortnite v38.00 update downtime will be for 4-5 hours. Fortnite servers will be back between 1-2 PM ET. This will feature the major Simpsons update after the Alien Overlords live event.
Fortnite Update Schedule and Downtime Details
Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 4 released its new update v37.50 on October 9, and here’s what the future update schedule looks like as per the leaks:
- Update v38.00: November 1
As per the usual seasonal downtime schedule, downtime for future updates will usually begin at 4 AM ET / 1 AM PT, with matchmaking ending shortly beforehand. So, if you start to see the ‘Fortnite Servers not responding’ text in the game, it’s normal.
Fortnite Servers on update days are usually up by 10 AM ET/7 AM PT, which is when players will be able to drop back into the game and experience all the new content that’s arrived.
However, you can check when the servers are back online. The best way to know about the Fortnite server status is by checking the official Epic Games status website. On this site, you will notice any ongoing issues related to the game and other Epic services. According to previous updates and Epic Games’ schedule, maintenance can take 6 to 7 hours. This is also when the Fortnite servers will come back online.
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