Fortnite will be down for maintenance today, Thursday, May 14, 2026, for a patch. What you should know about version 40.40 can be found here on MeinMMO.
Thursday, 05/14/2026
4:00 PM
The servers seem to be running stable and you can log in again. Therefore, we are ending our live ticker and wish you a lot of fun!
1:51 PM
According to Epic Games Status, there are some technical issues with logging in. However, the developers are working to resolve the problem. (Source: status.epicgames.com)
1:30 PM
The servers seem stable again and you can log in. We will continue to monitor the server situation and keep you updated if there are disruptions. However, if everything goes smoothly, we wish you lots of fun in Fortnite!
1:15 PM
There are still no signs that the servers will come back online. We are monitoring the situation and will keep you updated as soon as you can log in.
12:25 PM
The collaboration with Crimson Desert is also set to receive a small update. Kliff will receive new cosmetic additions such as a pickaxe and emoticons:
12:14 PM
There is already a new trailer for the collaboration with Overwatch. All new weapons and items of the heroes are showcased:
11:39 AM
Epic Games has released a huge list of various bug fixes and adjustments in English. If you’re interested, we’d be happy to link you to the full list here: communities.epicgames.com
11:15 AM
The new crew skin for June 2026 is revealed and looks like this:
11:04 AM
There is another emote for all healers out there:
10:54 AM
Ratatouille is also supposedly decrypted in the data and is set to appear in Fortnite soon:
10:31 AM
Reinhardt is also said to be part of the collaboration, but not as a skin, instead as a pickaxe. You can then swing his majestic hammer in battle:
10:21 AM
Emotes for the collaboration are already known:
10:13 AM
Skins for Overwatch
The skins from Overwatch have been leaked, here’s what they look like:
10:02 AM
The server downtime has begun. You will gradually start getting kicked from the servers so the update can be deployed. We will keep an eye on the leaks and list them here for you so you know what changes.
9:46 AM
The “Zero Build” mode is supposed to receive major changes. Fall damage is said to have been completely removed. You can call your glider at any time while flying and pack it away again, and the cooldown for interacting with the reboot van is also said to have been reduced.
9:30 AM
The player search has now been disabled. In 30 minutes, at 10:00 AM German time, the complete server downtime will begin.
8:45 AM
Here’s a short preview of the upcoming skins from the Overwatch collaboration. Additional rewards are also planned:
6:00 AM
Good morning and welcome to our live ticker. We are monitoring the server status for you today and providing you with all the leaks regarding the server downtime. So 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 May 14, 2026, at 10:00 AM. Shortly before (about half an hour, 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 around 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 update this section.
Fortnite: Patch 40.40 – What do leakers say?
What can I expect with the upcoming update? Leaker Shiina has already expressed some speculations on x.com about what exactly might be included in the update. According to him, you can expect the following:
- Overwatch skins & gameplay updates
- EsDeeKid collaboration
- Data on Fortnite Community Day (May 30)
- New Mandalorian & BDX collaboration
- LEGO Fortnite Star Wars update
As for the collaboration with Overwatch, there are further details regarding it. A trailer will be released soon in a few hours. In total, 4 skins will be released, which are Genji, Mercy, D.Va, and Tracer. Items from the Overwatch universe will also be available, but their details are still unknown (Source: x.com).
We will live track the server downtime for you and provide you with the most important information and leaks. If you just started with Fortnite and are still a complete beginner, we have 6 tips that will improve your skills in the game: 6 quick tips in Fortnite that will make you better immediately
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