Fortnite players across the UK have been booted from their matches as Epic Games has initiated scheduled server downtime for a significant game update. The developers have taken the servers offline to deploy the highly anticipated v29.30 patch, bringing a fresh wave of content and crucial fixes to the battle royale phenomenon.
When Will Fortnite Servers Be Back Online?
The maintenance period commenced in the early hours of the morning, with matchmaking being disabled beforehand to prevent players from starting new games. While Epic Games has not provided an exact end time for the downtime, historical patterns suggest servers are typically offline for several hours. Players should keep a close eye on the official Fortnite Status social media account for the all-clear.
What to Expect from the v29.30 Update
This new update is expected to follow the recent 'Beyond' theme, potentially introducing new gameplay elements, cosmetic items, and the usual round of bug squashing. Updates of this scale often address community-reported issues, weapon balancing, and performance optimizations to ensure smoother gameplay.
Players are advised to use this downtime to ensure their game clients are updated across all platforms—PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. Once the servers are back online, downloading the new patch will be required before jumping back into the action.
