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.
Are Fortnite servers down right now?
No, the Fortnite servers don’t appear to be down right now (last checked: 14:00 UTC on February 4, 2026).