- The Fortnite downtime for the Chapter 7 Season 3 update will begin at 7:30 PM ET on June 5, 2026.
- The downtime will last around 7 hours.
- Fortnite servers will be back up around June 6, 2026, at 2 AM ET.
The Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3 update is finally here, bringing the Runners theme to the Chapter 7 island. As with every new update, Chapter 7 Season 3 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 41.00 update, check out our guide for all the Fortnite downtime details.
When Will Fortnite Downtime Begin for Chapter 7 Season 3?
The downtime for Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3 began on June 5, 2026, at 7:30 PM ET. Like any other update, Fortnite servers were taken 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 Chapter 7 Season 3 downtime will begin for you, depending on the region you are in:
| Region/Time Zone | Chapter 7 Season 3 Downtime |
|---|---|
| US Pacific | 4:30 PM PDT (June 5) |
| US Mountain | 5:30 PM MDT (June 5) |
| US Central | 6:30 PM CT (June 5) |
| US East | 7:30 PM ET (June 5) |
| United Kingdom | 12:30 AM BST (June 6) |
| Europe | 1:30 AM CEST (June 6) |
| Africa (West) | 12:30 AM WAT (June 6) |
| Africa (Central) | 1:30 AM CAT (June 6) |
| Africa (East) | 2:30 AM EAT (June 6) |
| Middle East | 3:30 AM GST (June 6) |
| India | 5:00 AM IST (June 6) |
| China | 7:30 AM CST (June 6) |
| Japan | 8:30 AM JST (June 6) |
| Australia | 9:30 AM AEST (June 6) |
| New Zealand | 11:30 AM NZST (June 6) |
How Long is Fortnite Downtime Today?
The downtime today for the Chapter 7 Season 3 update lasted for around 7 hours, while Fortnite servers remain offline. Epic will use the downtime to add the new Runners Battle Pass, map changes, and weapons for the seasonal launch.
When Will Fortnite Servers Be Back Up for Chapter 7 Season 3?
Fortnite servers were brought back up on June 6, 2026, at 3 AM ET for Chapter 7 Season 3. The servers were originally meant to be back up at 1 AM, but Epic has since announced an extension in the downtime. 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 were brought back up on June 6, 2026, at 3 AM ET for the Chapter 7 Season 3 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 Chapter 7 Season 3 update began on June 5, 2026, at 7:30 PM ET.
Ajith Kumar
