Is Fortnite Down? How to Check Server Status for Update v31.10?

Fortnite v31.10 is right around the corner! The Epic Games team is preparing to release a new update, which is set to introduce exciting new features to the game, such as the Black Cat outfit. As usual, the Fortnite update will include some downtime and maintenance.

Wondering if Fortnite is currently down? Epic Games has confirmed that scheduled maintenance for the v31.10 patch will take place today, September 4th, at 4 AM ET/9:00 BST. The downtime is expected to last around five hours, so Fortnite should be back online by 9 AM ET. This is longer than the usual downtime. Of course, there is a chance that the maintenance is done by 8 AM but this is all up to the Fortnite team.

Why is Matchmaking Disabled in Fortnite?

Fortnite will be offline while the maintenance takes place. This means players won't be able to join the game because matchmaking will be disabled. If you try to log in, you'll see a message telling you that the servers are down for the v31.10 update. Below you can learn how to check the server status in case the update takes longer than expected.

How to Check Fortnite Server Status

If you're uncertain whether the downtime is still ongoing, here are a few ways to check the current Fortnite server status:

1. Check the official Fortnite Status Twitter account (@FortniteStatus): Epic Games posts updates here about server maintenance, outages, and estimated downtime completion.
2. Visit the Epic Games server status page (status.epicgames.com): This site provides the current status of all Epic Games services, including Fortnite. Any issues or scheduled maintenance will be noted here.
3. Check Fortnite social media accounts: Other players often post updates when they can log back into the game after downtime, indicating that the servers are back up.

Once the maintenance is complete and the update is released, the servers will be back online, players can look forward to lots of new content and changes in patch v31.10. The only thing Fortnite players can do now is wait!