Fortnite will be taken down today, Thursday, April 30, 2026, for a patch. What you should know about version 40.30 can be found here on MeinMMO.
Thursday, 30.04.2026
14:01
The servers seem to be working again. So you can log back in and play Fortnite. We are now keeping an eye out for the patch notes and will list them for you when they become known.
13:10
According to Epic Status, the downtime should have ended at 11:30, but it continues. The official Fortnite account on X is also not commenting on the delay. We will keep you posted!
12:35
So far, it still doesn’t look like the servers are coming online. We are continuing to monitor the situation.
12:06
For the collaboration with Star Wars, the right shoes shouldn’t be missing:
11:28
Ahsoka and Anakin are coming as new skins to Fortnite. You should know these styles from Star Wars The Clone Wars:
10:53
More cartoon skins are said to be coming to the game, including Lois, Linda, and Peggy:
10:35
The skin “Spitromp” has been sealed in Fortnite’s data for a long time, but now it could soon be coming to the shop. Here’s how it looks:
10:18
New Star Wars skins could also join as a new loading screen shows new details:
10:10
A new skin bundle can also be found in the data. Here’s how it looks:
10:09
A new sidekick is coming to the shop matching the Slurp skin series:
10:02
The server downtime has begun and you are slowly getting kicked from the servers. The update should also be released soon. We will list the leaks for you shortly.
09:30
The server downtime starts in less than 30 minutes. So be ready and play your last round until you are soon kicked from the servers.
08:10
A new Master Umbrella has been introduced. If you want to earn this soon – here is how it looks:
07:00
Good morning and welcome to our live ticker for the upcoming server downtime of Fortnite. You still have enough time before Epic Games takes the servers down. So enjoy a round or two in the Battle Royale until the plug is pulled.
What happens during the server downtime? The servers will be taken down. During this time you cannot play Fortnite.
When does the server downtime in Fortnite start? The servers will be taken down on April 30, 2026, at 10:00. A short time before (about half an hour, around 09:30) 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 major 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 section accordingly.
Fortnite: Patch 40.30 – What do leakers say?
What can I expect with the upcoming update? The leaker Shiina has already made some speculations on x.com about what exactly might be included in the update. According to him, you could count on the following things:
- Collaboration with Star Wars The Clone Wars
- Possibly the return of the Battle Pass “Absolute Doom”
- Collaboration with Overwatch and finally the release of their skins
- New skins
- Changes in the meta
- New weapons
That’s all the important information you can expect in the upcoming update. If further details are published, we will update our overview accordingly.
We will live monitor the server downtime 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 can improve your skills in the game: 6 quick tips in Fortnite that will make you better immediately
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