Is Fortnite Down? Server Status For Fortnite Update v28.10 (Maintenance January 23)

Fortnite servers will be down starting 9 AM UTC Jan 23rd for scheduled maintenance until ~12 PM UTC to implement update v28.10.

Is Fortnite Down? Server Status For Fortnite Update v28.10 (Maintenance 23rd January)
Is Fortnite Down? Server Status For Fortnite Update v28.10 (Maintenance 23rd January)

As one of the most popular games worldwide, even brief Fortnite outages often spur the question: is Fortnite down right now? On January 23rd, 2024, Fortnite servers are indeed offline for scheduled maintenance from approximately 9 AM to 12 PM UTC. Downtime allows Epic Games to regularly deploy major updates like the upcoming v28.10 patch.

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What Does Scheduled Downtime Entail?

All Fortnite game modes and services become unavailable starting at the publicized downtime start time noted on status sites. Players will receive disconnect messages and be unable to log in until maintenance ends.

Downtime periods for large patches like v28.10 can last 2-4 hours. This allows the Fortnite team to add new weapons, gameplay adjustments, skins, limited-time modes, and other content additions via the latest update.

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When Will Fortnite Servers Be Back Up?

When Will Fortnite Be Back Up?
When Will Fortnite Be Back Up?

This particular scheduled downtime session is expected to conclude around 12 PM UTC on January 23 based on Epic's estimates. Of course, unforeseen issues could always delay the process.

Once maintenance wraps up, Fortnite servers come back online rapidly. However, patches must still be installed before playing again. Also, expect login queues immediately after downtime as player load spikes significantly.

 

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Tracking Server Status for Fortnite

The best way to follow Fortnite's server status is via the Epic Games website.

Schedule some time away from the game around Fortnite's January 23rd downtime window. Just a few hours of patience will reap extensive new v28.10 content well worth the wait!

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Fortnite

Fortnite

Fortnite is a battle royale game developed and published by Epic Games. Released in 2017, the game features up to 100 players fighting to be the last person standing on a shrinking map. Fortnite is known for its vibrant graphics, unique building mechanics, and regular updates that introduce new content, events, and collaborations with popular franchises. The game includes various modes, such as Solo, Duos, Squads, and Creative, offering diverse experiences for players. Fortnite has become a cultural phenomenon, attracting millions of players worldwide and hosting virtual concerts, movie screenings, and other in-game events.

Genres
Battle Royale
Platform(s)
PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS
Release Date
Jul 25, 2017
Price
Free
Developer(s)
Epic Games
Publisher(s)
Epic Games
ESRB Rating
T