- Fortnite servers are now offline for the scheduled maintenance on January 9, 2025, at 4 AM ET.
- The downtime during update days can last for 1-2 hours, longer for season launch updates.
- Players can check the Fortnite server status through Epic Games' official website.
Epic Games continues to add new updates to Fortnite regularly, with the recent Winterfest update bringing a ton of new, free cosmetics to the game along with map changes. Now, the developers are gearing up for another collaborative update that is sure to blow fans away.
The 39.20 update is set to bring a ton of new content to Chapter 7 Season 1 with the new South Park collaboration and much more. 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 scheduled maintenance. The maintenance started on Friday, January 9, 2026, at 4 AM ET/1 AM PST. The 39.20 update scheduled for today, January 9, 2026, will also shut down in-game 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 v39.20 Update downtime, like previous downtimes, will last for 1-2 hours. Fortnite servers will be back at 6 AM ET. This will bring the South Park characters, along with items like the Stick of Truth Mythic, to the Island.
Fortnite Update Schedule and Downtime Details
Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 1 has had four major updates with the release of update 39.20, with the last update, patch 39.11, releasing on December 18, 2026. Here is what the future update schedule for Chapter 7 Season 1 looks like, according to the Fortnite 2026 Roadmap:
- Update 39.30: January 22, 2026
- Update 39.40: February 5, 2026
- Update 39.50: February 19, 2026
The next Fortnite update, the 39.30 patch, will follow suit when it comes to the downtime. 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, don’t panic, as this is normal for the game during update downtime.
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 page, 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 up to 6 to 7 hours. This is also when the Fortnite servers will come back online.
Are you excited for what the future updates will bring in Chapter 7 Season 1? Let us know in the comments below!
When Epic Games takes Fortnite servers offline, it is usually for content and maintenance updates, with the developers using this time to add new content to the game and fix any issues.
Downtime in Fortnite depends on the type of update being added. If the update is a mid-season content patch, it usually lasts 1-2 hours. However, seasonal launch updates can have longer downtimes, sometimes lasting for up to 8 hours.
