In Fortnite all servers will be down today, on August 16, across all platforms (PC, Mac, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Switch, Android). The maintenance is being used to upload the new update 21.40 to the servers. Preliminary patch notes for the update can be found here.
What is happening today in Fortnite? This time a patch is expected. The servers will be taken offline for maintenance and the new patch 21.40.
The patch brings new skins, wild weapons, and possibly changes to the map. To ensure you don’t miss anything, we at MeinMMO will regularly update this article throughout the day for you.
Here is the trailer for the upcoming “Dragon Ball” collaboration from Fortnite:
Fortnite: Server Down – When and how long will it be offline?
This is the downtime in the morning: The servers are expected to go down at 10:00 AM our time to install update 21.40. Matchmaking will already be disabled 30 minutes prior, so you won’t be able to search for new matches from 9:30 AM.
When can you play again? The servers are usually offline for several hours during such maintenance, and playing will not be possible. The downtime is expected to last between 30 minutes and 2 hours. This has been shown by the updates in recent weeks.
Such maintenance can also always cause technical problems, bugs, and delays. If any such complications arise, we will report them to you immediately here.
When will the patch notes be released? Epic Games has been releasing little to no patch notes for quite some time. However, community members often quickly search and find the changes. If important changes come, we will add them in the article for you.
What new content does update 21.40 bring?
What’s new for the Battle Royale mode? So far, we don’t know anything concrete, but leakers have often proven to be reliable sources with their predictions. These are the patch notes released by Epic Games:
- Fortnite x Dragon Ball – New items in the game
Fortnite is currently collaborating with Dragon Ball. Items like the Kamehameha and the Jindujun (Kintoun) cloud can be found by you in the game on the map. To do this, you need to open deliveries from Capsule Corp.
Additionally, some changes have occurred in creative mode and also in your quest tab. So feel free to explore Fortnite in more detail.
- Daily Bugle becomes Lazy Lagoon
The press agency from the Spider-Man universe has changed thanks to the Reality Tree. Now you have the chance to fight like a pirate in the new place “Lazy Lagoon”. A huge ship and cannons further emphasize the entire setting.
- Blog 2.0 vote is over – You have chosen
During the summer event, you had the opportunity to choose between nine buildings that Epic would then implement in Tilted Towers. The decision has been made, and the following finalists have made it:
- “Restaurant” – The Block 2.0 Ben’s Restaurant by Benmac
- “Apartments” – The Block 2.0 Template Apartments by Charlee-brown
- “Stores” – The Block 2.0 – The M Building by 0ricent
- 90 FPS for compatible Android devices
Since update 21.40, some selected Android devices can run Fortnite with up to 90 FPS. You need to enable this option in the settings. Please note that enabling this may drain your battery faster and your phone may become hot.
- COMPETITION NOTES
- The items “Kamehame Ha” and “Jindujun (Kintoun)” are not available in competitive game modes except during the Power Tournament.
- The pirate cannons are not available in competitive game modes.
- IMPORTANT BUG FIXES
- A problem has been fixed where loot from chests appeared several meters away or did not appear at specific locations.
- A problem has been fixed where players sometimes lost an inventory slot when picking up a healing cannon.
- A problem has been fixed where players were sometimes thrown out of edit mode.
- A problem has been fixed where players could not switch between voice chat devices when not in a match.
Things that leakers have found out
Leakers also like to dig through the data of Fortnite, and this time several things were dug up:
- New skins and level pack
Shiina, a well-known leaker of Fortnite, has already found some details in the data. A new level pack and two new skins were found. When or if they will be released is not yet known.
- Collaboration with Dragon Ball
Fortnite will surprise you over time with the “Dragon Ball” collaboration. Four new skins with many cosmetic items and challenges will thus make their way into the BR shooter.
If you’re looking for something to read during the downtime, check this out: Fortnite: Who are the Seven and what influence do they have on the story?
