Fortnite will be down today, on Thursday, February 19, 2026, for a patch. What you should know about version 39.50 can be found on MeinMMO.
Monday, 13.03.2023
12:53
The clock is about to strike 1:00 PM and still, there has been no response from the servers or Epic Games.
12:25
Even 20 minutes later, the servers and login are still not functioning. We are monitoring the situation closely.
12:05
The servers are still down, but according to Shiina, a collaboration with Game of Thrones could emerge in the future.
11:36
The Fortnite update is also 6.24 GB. We tried to log in, but it didn’t work. You will need to be a little more patient.
11:18
The server downtime should end according to Epic Status at 11:30 AM German time. We are keeping an eye on the situation because it’s possible that Epic Games may unexpectedly extend the downtime.
10:57
The cube queen’s spaceship is still wreaking havoc on the map. This time it is using its laser to alter the map:
10:36
The Seven’s rocket is set to appear on the island soon. Maybe a sign for an upcoming live event?
10:27
Shiina has showcased all the skins in his video showcase. If you want to see how they look in-game, you can check it out here:
10:14
There are more skins that Shiina could fish out of the data:
10:08
The first skins have already been leaked. Here’s what you can expect:
10:00
The servers have now been shut down. The update will be rolled out soon. Stay tuned as we reveal all the new leaks shortly.
09:30
The player search has now been disabled, and the full downtime will commence soon. Get ready, as it starts at 10 AM.
08:00
Good morning and welcome to our live ticker! The downtime will not occur until around 10 AM German time. At 09:30 the matchmaking will even be disabled, so you won’t be able to queue for a new match. So join us with our live ticker, as we report on the most important information and leaks about the update.
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 February 19, 2026, at 10 AM. A short time before (about half an hour, around 09:30) the matchmaking will be disabled (source: x.com).
When can I play Fortnite again? This 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 currently no official details about the upcoming patch notes. If Epic Games shares them, we will add that part.
Fortnite: Patch 39.50 – 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 could be included in the update. You can expect the following according to him:
- Honkai: Star Rail & Solo Leveling collabs
- Update on the Seven
- Possibly some leaks for Chapter 7 Season 2
- Mysterious “Rocket” Power Hour
- Update on the Lantern Festival
- and more!
We will be following the server downtime live and providing you with the most important information and leaks. Have you just started 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 immediately
