Fortnite will be down today, Wednesday, April 1, 2026, for a patch. What you should know about version 40.10 can be found at MeinMMO.
Wednesday, 04.01.2026
09:12 AM
Here’s a new skin you can look forward to:
08:44 AM
One of the fun features is supposed to be the big heads that your skins can get. You can see how they will look here:
08:16 AM
Good morning and welcome to our live ticker for the server downtime of Fortnite. We will list some leaks that data miners could find before the update’s release. Stay tuned so you don’t miss anything!
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 will be shut down on April 1, 2026, at 10:00 AM. A short time before (about half an hour, so around 09:30 AM) matchmaking will be disabled (source: x.com).
When can I play Fortnite again? That depends on the size of the update and the duration of the downtime. This is a larger update, so expect approximately one to three hours or more.
What do the patch notes say? There are still no official details about the upcoming patch notes. If Epic Games shares them, we will update this part.
Fortnite: Patch 40.10 – What do leakers say?
What can I expect with the upcoming update? The leaker Shiina has already made some assumptions on x.com about what might be included in the update. According to him, you can expect the following things:
- New skins
- New features for April Fools’ Day
- The start of Season 8: OG
- and much more.
Whether only fun features or also free rewards will be released on April Fools’ Day is not entirely clear. The features include big heads and carrying teammates on shoulders. It remains to be seen what else Epic Games has planned.
We will be following the server downtime live and providing you with the most important info and leaks. Have you just started with Fortnite and are still a complete beginner? Then we have 6 tips for you to improve your skills in the game: 6 quick tips in Fortnite that will make you better immediately
