Is Fortnite Down?
Yes, Fortnite is currently down for scheduled maintenance for the v39.30 update, which is why everyone is stuck staring at the “Servers Down” or “Logging in…” screen. @FortniteStatus shared on X that downtime for v39.30 begins at 4 AM ET, with matchmaking ending shortly beforehand.
The official Fortnite Status account has confirmed that downtime for v39.30 started at 4 AM ET, with matchmaking turned off shortly beforehand so ongoing games could finish cleanly. SofTy’s shared on X server‑status bot has also flagged the servers as DOWN.
Fortnite is down for maintenance, and players like Spidey J are already joking on X about just sitting and watching the downtime screen instead of actually dropping into a match.
So if the game won’t let you queue, it isn’t your Wi‑Fi, it isn’t your console, and restarting ten times in a row will not magically fix it. This is the usual planned downtime Epic runs every time a major update rolls out.
How Long Will the Fortnite Servers Be Down?
Fortnite servers are expected to be down for the duration of the scheduled v39.30 maintenance window, which began at 09:00 UTC (4 AM ET) according to the Epic Games public status page.
The official notice lists the outage as “In progress – scheduled maintenance” and confirms that matchmaking was disabled roughly 30 minutes before that start time, so no new games could begin right before shutdown.
Epic generally does not promise an exact end time in these notices, because the time needed can shift depending on how smoothly the update deploys.
Some updates wrap up on the shorter side, others drag a bit if hotfixes or extra checks are needed. During that period, all core online services related to Fortnite gameplay are effectively unavailable:
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No matchmaking
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No Battle Royale, Zero Build, or creative play
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No meaningful in‑match progress
Social feeds right now show the usual mix of memes, “server down” screenshots, and players asking each other when to set alarms to come back. It’s a familiar rhythm for anyone who has lived through big chapter or season patches before.
When Will the Fortnite Servers Be Back Up?
The Fortnite servers should come back up once Epic completes the v39.30 maintenance window and flips services from “In progress” back to “Operational” on the status page, which will be announced through the usual channels.
Disclaimer
Fortnite server information here is based on the current v39.30 maintenance notice and related status updates at the time mentioned. Actual downtime length and return‑to‑service times can change without prior warning, so players should always recheck official Fortnite Status channels or the Epic Games status page for the latest updates.
