Is Fortnite Down? How to Check Server Status for Update v31.40?

Like many other games, Fortnite is getting ready for a huge Halloween update. Fortnite v.31.40 will bring lots of spooky content to the game, such as Fortnitnemares and new themed skins. As usual, the update comes with downtime and maintenance for Epic Games.

Are you wondering if Fortnite is down right now? Epic Games has announced that Fortnite will be undergoing scheduled maintenance for the special Halloween v31.40 update on Friday, October 11th. The downtime is expected to start at 4 AM ET (9:00 BST). Usually, Epic Games takes around 4 hours to implement the changes so we can expect Fortnite to be back at around 8 AM ET.

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Why is Matchmaking Disabled in Fortnite?

During this maintenance, Fortnite will be offline, and you won't be able to play. As you will notice, matchmaking will be disabled in the game. If you try to log in, you'll see a message telling you that the servers are down for the v31.40 update. Here's how you can 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.

What to Expect from Fortnite Update v.31.40

Fortnite players can expect lots of Halloween-themed content such as:

• Lots of new skins and collaborations, such as Sally, The Pumpkin King (Jack Skellington style), Disney Villian, Mefisto
• Map changes
• Brick or Treat LEGO pass
• Horde Rush

Once Epic Games is done with releasing the Fortnite update, the servers will be back online and you can jump back into the fun. Patch v31.40 will bring lots of Halloween-themed excitement to the game. Just be patient and you'll be enjoying the new content in no time!