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When is Fortnite downtime? Everything you need to know about the next server maintenance
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Fortnite players, get ready to log off early - Epic Games has scheduled a major server maintenance for Wednesday, June 18, 2025. The highly-anticipated v36.10 update will bring with it new content, game modes, and summer-themed events, but not before the servers go offline for a few hours.
Here's a detailed look at when the downtime begins, what's coming next, and what players should expect once the patch goes live.
Server downtime timings across regions
According to official sources, Fortnite servers will go offline at 4:00 AM Eastern Time (ET). Matchmaking will be disabled 30 minutes earlier, at 3:30 AM ET, giving players a final window to complete ongoing matches. The update is expected to last around 90 minutes, with servers coming back online at approximately 5:30 AM ET.
Here's a quick look at the downtime in other time zones:
India (IST): 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
UK (BST): 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Australia (AET): 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Epic has warned that while the estimated duration is 1.5 hours, unforeseen technical issues may lead to delays.
What's new in v36.10?
The v36.10 patch is being dubbed the first and only major update for Chapter 6 Season 3 before Epic Games staff go on their annual summer break. Expected to be a content-heavy rollout, the update introduces two new permanent game modes:
LEGO Fortnite: Expeditions
Blitz Royale
Both modes will reward players with XP and are aimed at expanding gameplay options beyond the core Battle Royale.
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The other major highlight is the arrival of Bruno Mars as the headline act for Fortnite Festival Season 9. While the Grammy-winner had previously appeared in Fortnite as part of the Silk Sonic set, this marks his official return with new skins, including the 'Bruninho' and 'Die With A Smile' outfits.
Although the update is officially limited to a few features, leakers have hinted at other additions including a Squid Game collaboration, Son Heung-Min cosmetics, Super Styles, and a mini-event later in the season. A possible Summer Event and July Crew Pack are also on the cards.
So whether you're logging in for new quests, concert skins, or fresh game modes, it's best to plan ahead - because Fortnite's world will be briefly going dark on June 18.
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