The servers of Fortnite will go offline on Thursday, October 15, 2026, for a patch. What you should know about the server downtime and the contents of Update 42.40 can be found at MeinMMO.
Thursday, 10/15/2026
9:30 AM
Matchmaking is now ending. Server maintenance will begin in approximately 30 minutes.
Leaker Shiina has discovered that there will be a new story moment in the update:
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Keep in mind: Matchmaking will end in about 30 minutes. So make sure to finish your rounds timely.
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If you need something to do during the wait besides the ticker: You could try to beat the highscores of our mini-game.
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Good morning! Get your pumpkins and vampire teeth ready! Today brings the last update of Season 4 and will once again deliver spooky Halloween content.
- The server maintenance will begin around 10:00 AM CEST.
- The matchmaking will end around 9:30 AM CEST.
So make sure to finish your rounds as early as possible to avoid being abruptly kicked out.
We will accompany the offline time with relevant leaks about the update, so you already know what to look forward to.
Fortnite: What you need to know about server maintenance on October 15, 2026
What happens during the server downtime? The servers will be shut down. During this time, you cannot play Fortnite.
When does the server downtime in Fortnite start? The servers are expected to go offline on October 15, 2026, around 10:00 AM CEST. A short time before (about half an hour, around 9:30 AM CEST), matchmaking will be disabled.
When can I play Fortnite again? That depends on the size of the update and the duration of the downtime. Depending on the size of the update, it usually takes between 1 – 3 hours. So you can usually play again between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM. We will keep an eye on exactly when it will be in the ticker.
Are there already patch notes available? Epic Games only sporadically posts patch notes for updates online, usually only after the downtime. Once they are available, you can read them with us.
What content is coming in Patch 42.40? In the last update of Season 4, there will be suitable Halloween collaborations once again. There might also be first teasers for upcoming collaborations. We will accompany the server downtime with the appropriate leaks so that you know what to expect.
We will monitor the server downtime live for you and provide you with the most important information and leaks. Have you just started with Fortnite and are still a complete beginner? Then we have 6 tips for you that will improve your skills in the game: 6 quick tips in Fortnite that will make you better right away
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