Fortnite servers went offline on Thursday, August 20, at 7am BST as Epic Games prepares the Chapter 7 Season 4 Override update. The downtime prevents players from logging into Battle Royale, with server errors appearing for those attempting to access the game.
v42.00 Update and Downtime
The massive v42.00 patch marks the launch of the new season. Epic Games disabled matchmaking 30 minutes before taking the game offline, and all modes are currently unavailable. The downtime is expected to last until approximately 11am BST, provided the update proceeds without issues.
New Content and Crossovers
The upcoming Chapter 7 Season 4 Override update includes high-profile crossovers with Sonic the Hedgehog, Tetris, and Mega Man. Players can also expect new mythic weapons, map locations, and a reshuffled Battle Pass.
Fans are awaiting the exact moment servers come back online, with live coverage tracking the status of the v42.00 deployment.
