- Fortnite servers are now offline for the scheduled maintenance on November 29, 2025, at 2:40 PM ET and Chapter 7 will be live at 9:30 PM 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 for The Simpsons is ending, Epic introduces a new chapter with new updates every two weeks to keep the content fresh.
The v39.00 update brings new things to Chapter 7 in Fortnite. This update also adds the full Hollywood collab to 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 29, 2025, at 2:40 PM ET. The v39.00 update scheduled for today, November 29, 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 v39.00 Update downtime will be for 4-5 hours. Fortnite servers will be back at 9:30 PM ET. This will feature the major Simpsons update before the big early Chapter end live event.
Fortnite Update Schedule and Downtime Details
Fortnite Chapter 6 final update released its new update v38.11 on November 19, and here’s what the future update schedule looks like as per the leaks:
- Update v39.00: November 29
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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