Is Fortnite Down? Server Status for Fortnite Update v28.20

Epic Games has announced scheduled downtime for Fortnite on February 7th, 2024 during the early morning hours. This indicates update v28.20 is on the way. But what does this mean for server status and will Fortnite be down during this maintenance period?

Fortnite downtime typically transpires when significant patches that add new content and features are set to roll out. The downtime also allows Epic to make key backend fixes and optimizations to the game.

When Will Fortnite Server Downtime Start?

Downtime for the v28.20 update is scheduled to begin at approximately 9 AM UTC on February 7, 2024. This translates to 1 AM Pacific Time or 4 AM Eastern Time in NA regions.

During this period, all Fortnite game modes and core online services will be inaccessible for a few hours as the new patch is deployed.

What to Expect During Fortnite v28.20 Downtime

Based on previous major Fortnite patches, players can expect the following during tomorrow's downtime session:

• Inability to log into games
• Disconnection from matches currently in progress
• Error messages when launching Fortnite
• A waiting screen showing maintenance updates

Downtime typically lasts 2-4 hours for larger patches like v28.20. Epic does not typically reveal full details about coming updates ahead of time. But data miners often clue the community in on possible new cosmetics, weapons, areas of the map, and more that leak in new updates.

When Will Fortnite Servers Be Back Online?

Fortnite's status page shows servers are slated to come back online around 1 PM UTC on February 7th following projected downtime.

Of course, delays could always interfere with this estimate if unexpected issues emerge. Under normal circumstances, however, Fortnite usually returns to operational status within the projected downtime window.

Once Epic completes maintenance, key steps players need to take before jumping back in include:

• Installing the latest update patch
• Waiting through login queues
• Updating to the newest game version

Fortnite's next season approaches in March, so v28.20 will likely insert more clues and lead-up events toward monumental future changes. Brush off the downtime inconvenience by planning your next move in-game once servers are fully restored!