eSports Insider · Feb 4
Fortnite server status: Are Fortnite servers down right now?
Image credit: Epic Games The next scheduled Fortnite server downtime is set for February 5, 2026, at 09:00 UTC for the v39.40 update.
Maintenance usually lasts around 2–3 hours, though major season launches can keep servers offline for much longer.
Fortnite can feel completely normal until Epic suddenly takes matchmaking offline. In most cases, it’s not a problem on your end, but rather scheduled Fortnite server downtime—basically, planned maintenance before a major update or hotfix is pushed live.
To help clear any confusion, you’ll find the latest Fortnite server status in this guide, along with a clear answer to when the Fortnite servers will come back online.