Fortnite Server Maintenance and Downtime for v28.10 Update Schedule

Epic Games has announced scheduled maintenance and downtime for Fortnite's v28.10 update on January 23rd, 2024. Server downtime enables the developers to release new patches and content refreshes into the live game.

When is the Fortnite v28.10 Downtime?

Fortnite's update downtime and maintenance period starts on January 23rd at 9 AM UTC and is expected to end around 12 PM UTC. This equates to 4-7 AM Eastern Time or 1-4 AM Pacific Time.

What to Expect During Downtime

While the Fortnite servers are down for v28.10, matchmaking and servers will be disabled across all game modes. Players will be unable to log in during downtime and will be kicked out of any existing sessions at the downtime start time.

How Big is the v28.10 Downtime?

Epic has scheduled a 3-hour window for the v28.10 downtime, starting at 9 AM UTC and expected to finish around 12 PM UTC. Most major Fortnite updates require 2-4 hours of downtime for deployment and testing.

Once the maintenance finishes and servers are live again, players may need to download an update patch before accessing Fortnite again. Expect to wait in login queues immediately after downtime as millions attempt to play simultaneously. This is the first major update after 45 days of the last big update for Fortnite. Hopefully, it will bring new content, cosmetics, and more not just to Fortnite Battle Royale but also to LEGO Fortnite and Rocket Racing.