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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
10:23 AM
@Guille_GAG shows you all the new sprites:
10:21 AM
According to leaker FortniteFNLK, the collaboration with the anime One Piece is now confirmed!
10:15 AM
Leaker Shiina shows you the new lore loading screen.
10:05 AM
According to Epic Games, the maintenance should take about 1.5 hours. Therefore, the servers should be reachable again around 11:30 AM CEST. Let’s hope everything goes smoothly.
10:00 AM
The servers are now going offline.
You will no longer be able to play the game and will have to wait until the update is installed. In the meantime, we will keep an eye out for the most exciting leaks and server status updates.
9:30 AM
Matchmaking is now ending. Server maintenance is expected to begin in approximately 30 minutes.
Leaker Shiina has already discovered that there will be a new story moment in the update:
9:00 AM
Keep in mind: In about 30 minutes, matchmaking will end. So make sure to finish your matches in a timely manner.
8:30 AM
If you need something to do during the wait besides the ticker: You could try to beat the high scores of our mini-game.
8:00 AM
Good morning! Pack your pumpkins and vampire teeth! Today the last update for Season 4 comes and brings once again spooky Halloween content.
- The server maintenance will begin around 10:00 AM CEST.
- Matchmaking will end around 9:30 AM CEST.
So make sure to finish your matches as early as possible to avoid being forcefully removed.
We will keep you updated during the downtime with relevant leaks about the update so that you already know what to look forward to.
Fortnite: What You Need to Know About the 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 be shut down on October 15, 2026, at around 10:00 AM CEST. Shortly before (about half an hour, so around 09:30 AM CEST), matchmaking will be disabled.
When can I play Fortnite again? That depends on the size of the update as well as the duration of the downtime. Depending on the size of the update, it usually takes between 1 – 3 hours. So you can often play again between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM. We will keep an eye on when exactly in the ticker.
Are there already patch notes? Epic Games only occasionally posts patch notes for updates online and usually only after downtime. As soon as they are available, you can read them with us.
What contents will be in Patch 42.40? In the last update of Season 4, there will be Halloween-themed collaborations. It may also feature some teasers for upcoming collaborations. We will keep you updated during the server downtime with the corresponding leaks so you know what to expect.
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