- The Fortnite downtime for the 40.20 update will begin at 4 AM ET.
- The downtime usually lasts around 2-3 hours.
- Fortnite servers will be back up around 7 AM ET.
The Fortnite 40.20 update is almost here, bringing a whole new wave of content, including Showdown Act 2, to the game. As with every new update, 40.20 has led players to ask the age-old question: when will Fortnite servers be back up? If you are wondering when you will be able to jump back into the game after the 40.20 update, check out our guide for all the Fortnite downtime details.
When Will Fortnite Downtime Begin for 40.20?
The downtime for Fortnite Update 40.20 will begin on April 16, 2026, at 4 AM ET. Like any other update, Fortnite servers will be down, and matchmaking will be disabled approximately 30 minutes before the official downtime begins. If you opened your Epic Games Launcher on PC, you would have noticed the text “Server Offline” under the Fortnite tile.
Here is a breakdown of when the 40.20 downtime will begin for you, depending on the region you are in:
| Region | Release Time |
|---|---|
| US Pacific (PT) | 1:00 AM |
| US Mountain (MT) | 2:00 AM |
| US Central (CT) | 3:00 AM |
| US East (ET) | 4:00 AM |
| United Kingdom (GMT) | 8:00 AM |
| Europe (CET) | 10:00 AM |
| Africa (WAT/CAT/EAT) | 9:00 AM / 8:00 AM / 11:00 AM |
| Middle East (GST) | 12:00 PM |
| India (IST) | 1:30 PM |
| China (CST) | 4:00 PM |
| Japan (JST) | 5:00 PM |
| Australia (AEST) | 6:00 PM |
| New Zealand (NZDT) | 9:00 PM |
How Long is Fortnite Downtime Today?
The downtime today for the 40.20 update will last for around 2-3 hours while Fortnite servers remain offline. Epic will use the downtime to add Showdown Act 2 to Chapter 7 Season 2, while also finally transitioning Fortnite Save the World to a free-to-play mode. The 40.20 update will also feature Fortnite Festival Season 14, bringing Laufey to the rhythm-based mode.
When Will Fortnite Servers Be Back Up for Update 40.20?
Fortnite servers will be back up around 7 AM for update 40.20, if the maintenance goes through without any technical issues or bugs. At this point, the “Server Offline” message in the Epic Games Launcher should disappear, and you can log in to experience everything Epic has added with the update.
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Fortnite servers will be back up at 7 AM ET for the 40.10 update.
It usually takes 5-6 hours for servers to come back up during seasonal launches, while mid-season updates take 2-3 hours.
The Fortnite downtime for the 40.10 update will begin on April 1, 2026, at 4 AM ET.
