Fortnite developer Epic Games is taking the game offline for extended server maintenance on May 29, coinciding with the release of update 40.41 across PlayStation, Xbox, PC, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, iOS, and Android. The downtime begins at 9am BST UK time.
This is the final update of the current season, laying the groundwork for major events. Players must install the update to play once servers are back online. Matchmaking will be disabled at 8.30am UK time, and the downtime is expected to last approximately 90 minutes, with servers likely returning by 10.30am BST.
Epic Games announced the downtime on X, stating: 'Downtime for v40.41 begins tonight at 4 AM ET (8 AM UTC) to prepare for the end-of-season live event on Friday, June 5.' The update will introduce the end-of-season event, Community Day celebration, and the Typical Gamer skin.
Community Day runs from 2pm BST on May 30 to the same time on May 31, offering rewards, 5X Rivalry Credits, double XP up to 50 levels, Blue Chests, and player-voted Weapon Unvaults. The update also includes the Community Day Power Hour, Showdown Epilogue, and the end-of-season live event reveal.
