Fortnite Battle Royale Servers Offline For Emergency Maintenance
Epic Games took Fortnite Battle Royale offline earlier this morning to push through the v3.5 patch. However, following the update, players have been facing a series of technical issues with logging in. By 5:00 AM EST, the situation worsened, and many players found themselves completely unable to access the game or Epic services. Due to the severity of the issue, Epic has decided to take the servers offline for emergency maintenance.
Update: Due to the server downtime, Epic Games has offered to give players free items in Fortnite for their trouble.
Fortnite Battle Royale Faces Emergency Downtime Due to Server Issues – Here’s What We Know
As of the latest update (17:47 UTC), Epic is seeing improvements across all platforms, with further updates promised within the hour. At 16:52 UTC, Epic identified the root cause of the issue—problems with the account system—resulting in additional downtime for PS4 players. They promised more updates soon, but a timeline for full restoration is still unclear.
Epic’s official statement on Twitter confirmed the emergency maintenance, though no ETA was provided for when the servers would return. The problem is tied to a database issue, and despite initial efforts to fix it, the fix was temporary, leading to an extended downtime.
Given Fortnite’s immense popularity, this downtime is costing Epic significant revenue. Recent reports show the game’s iOS version alone generates around $1.8 million daily. With this much at stake, Epic is likely putting all available resources into resolving the issue.
Once Fortnite comes back online, players should expect heavy traffic and long queue times. Previously, some players faced over an hour of waiting, with intermittent access to the game. For the latest updates, check Epic’s official status page and follow Fortnite’s Twitter account.
Fortnite Battle Royale is available on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PC, and iOS devices (with Android coming soon).
As you wait for the servers to come back online, why not brush up on your skills with our Fortnite Battle Royale Beginner’s Guide? Whether you’re just starting or looking to refine your strategy, it’s packed with tips to help you become a pro when the game is up and running again.
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