Fortnite will be down for maintenance today, Thursday, October 1, 2026, for a patch. What you should know about the server downtime and Update 42.30 is available on MeinMMO.
Thursday, 10/1/2026
11:00 AM
The popular Hazbin Hotel (!!!) is also coming to Fortnite, as another new trailer shows:
10:50 AM
Shiina gives you a first gameplay trailer showing Freddy and Co. in action:
10:38 AM
Leaker HYPEX shows you all Halloween and Five Nights at Freddy’s cosmetics in the video:
10:23 AM
Leaker Shiina has compiled all the spooky skins that will be added with this update:
10:00 AM
The servers are now going down. You can no longer play, and you have to wait until the update is installed.
9:51 AM
According to leaker @Guille_GAG, besides Five Nights at Freddy’s, other collaborations are in the update:
9:30 AM
Matchmaking is over – by 10 AM CEST the servers will be completely offline. The downtime is estimated to last around 90 minutes.
If everything goes according to plan, we should be able to log back in around 11:30 AM CEST.
9:20 AM
In 10 minutes, matchmaking will end. So make sure to finish your rounds on time so that you’re ready for maintenance.
9:00 AM
Good morning! Snuggle up and grab your coffee or tea of choice – today Fortnitemares begins in Fortnite.
The servers are expected to go offline around 10 AM CEST. Matchmaking will also end around 9:30 AM CEST.
So play your last rounds to the end, and then it will soon start.
Fortnite: What you need to know about the server maintenance on October 1, 2026
What happens during the server downtime? The servers will be taken offline. During this time, you cannot play Fortnite.
When does the server downtime in Fortnite start? The servers are expected to go down at 10:00 AM CEST. A short time before (about half an hour, around 09:30 AM CEST), matchmaking will be disabled.
When can I play Fortnite again? That depends on the size of the update and the duration of the downtime. Depending on the size of the update, it usually takes between 1 – 3 hours.
When will patch notes be released? Epic Games sporadically posts patch notes for updates online, usually only after the downtime. Once they are available, you can read them with us.
What content is coming in Patch 42.30? It’s October, which means the popular spooky Halloween season begins. Accordingly, the Spooky Season is preparing in Fortnite and brings the so-called Fortnitemares along with a collaboration with Five Nights at Freddy’s.
We will follow the server downtime live 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 will improve your skills in the game: 6 quick tips in Fortnite to make you better instantly
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