With the launch of Chapter 7 Season 3: Runners, a new episode full of content starts in Fortnite. First, however, the servers need to be taken down so that you can download the new update. When the downtime begins and how long you have to wait, you can find out here in our live ticker.
Saturday, 06.06.2026
10:48 AM
The servers seem to be running stable at the moment. In the meantime, we have gathered the German patch notes for you and compiled them in a list. You can find them here:
We would now like to say goodbye and wish you a nice weekend and have fun in the new season. Until the next downtime!
08:26 AM
The servers are finally back online. We are now on the lookout for the patch notes and will list what has changed in Chapter 7 Season 3.
07:37 AM
In the meantime, you can watch Shiina’s showcase of the Battle Pass. These items await you after the maintenance:
07:30 AM
According to Epic Games, the maintenance has been extended a bit, but how long has not been disclosed.
07:17 AM
Good morning! Currently, the servers seem to be having larger problems. We are investigating and will get back to you as soon as we know more!
02:29 AM
We will sign off for now and will be back tomorrow morning with all the information about the new season. Until then!
01:24 AM
Good night and welcome to our live ticker for the server down of Chapter 7 Season 3. We are here for you and will provide you with the most important information about the downtime, the patch notes, and leaks for the new season. So stay tuned to not miss anything!
What has happened so far? Fortnite held a big live event for the end of Chapter 7 Season 2. The Ice King and the Foundation fought against each other for power over the island and now the spectacle ended as usual with a cliffhanger and subsequent server shutdown.
Fans are currently waiting impatiently for when Fortnite will continue. We are tracking the downtime for you in our live ticker and will provide you with all the information you should know.
What happens during server downtime? The servers will be taken down. During this time you cannot play Fortnite.
When does the server downtime in Fortnite start?/When did the server downtime in Fortnite start? After the event, the servers were taken down immediately.
When can I play Fortnite again? According to the timer, the downtime ends around 7 AM on June 6 – depending on whether delays occur or not.
When will patch notes be released? With each release of a new chapter or season, Epic Games publishes the patch notes. They are still missing, but as soon as the developers publish them, we will release a separate article with all upcoming changes.
Chapter 7 Season 3: What is known about the new season?
What can I expect with the upcoming update? Besides the already known lineup of the upcoming Battle Pass, the story is said to no longer revolve around unity and teams. You are one of the Runners and on your own. You collect resources and weapons and fight for survival.
Aside from that, according to leaks, there will be collaborations with famous brands again. The following is already known (Source: x.com):
- John Wick
- Pen & Ink
- Masters of the Universe
- IShowSpeed Wave 2
- CONTROL Resonant
- TheBurntPeanut
- Ember & Blade
- Kernel Hearts
- Goals
- Rematch
- S-Game Collab
- MintRocket Collab
- Kakao Games Collab
- Disney Universe
Note that these are leaks and the collaborations may still change.
Of course, you can expect new map changes, weapons, and gadgets as well as events that will provide many unlockable cosmetic items for your locker.
These were all the important updates regarding the downtime of Chapter 7 Season 3: Runners. We will list the patch notes of Update 41.00 as soon as Epic Games releases them. Until then, you can of course check our overview of what you missed in the live event of Chapter 7 Season 2: Fortnite: The live event for Shattered is over – Here’s what you missed
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