Fortnite servers down: Expected fix time and cause revealed
The occasion? The launch of Galactic Battle, the game's latest seasonal chapter.
Scheduled downtime has become a ritual in Fortnite's community, a momentary pause that signals something bigger: change.
For this season, players await an interstellar shift, teased by Epic with promises of new weapons, map overhauls, and a reimagined Battle Pass.
If leaks are to be believed, fans may find themselves wielding blaster rifles and lightsabers, or navigating the island in vehicles reminiscent of cinematic space sagas.
Rumours swirl of X-Wings and melee-focused combat mechanics poised to alter the game's tempo.
Epic hasn't shared much, but longtime players know the drill. The servers went dark at 2 am EDT, and if all goes smoothly, they might be back online in three to five hours.
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