When is Fortnite downtime? Everything you need to know about the next server maintenance | Esport news
Fortnite players, prepare to disconnect early – Epic Games has scheduled maintenance of the major server for Wednesday, June 18, 2025. The long -awaited update v36.10 will bring new content, game modes and events on the theme of summer, but not before the servers get offline for a few hours. Here is a detailed overview of the start of stoppage time, what will follow and what players should expect once the patch is posted.
Server stop time in all regions
According to official sources, Fortnite servers will be offline at 4:00 am, east time (HE). The matchmaking will be disabled 30 minutes earlier, at 3:30 am, giving players a final window to finish the current matches. The update should last approximately 90 minutes, the servers returning online around 5:30 a.m.Here is a quick glance at downtime in other time zones:
- India (is): 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- United Kingdom (BST): 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
- Australia (AET): 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Epic warned that, although the estimated duration is 1.5 hours, unforeseen technical problems can cause delays.
What’s new in V36.10?
The Patch V36.10 is nicknamed the first and the only major update for Chapter 6 The season 3 before the EPIC Games staff are making its annual summer vacation. Should be a heavy deployment of content, the update has two new permanent game modes:
- LEGO Fortnite: expeditions
- Blitz Royale
The two modes will reward the players with XP and aim to widen the gameplay options beyond the Core Battle Royale.The other major culmination is the arrival of Bruno Mars as title of title for Fortnite Festival season 9. Although the winner of a Grammy had previously appeared in Fortnite as part of the Silk Sonic ensemble, this marks his official return with new skins, including the “Bruninho” and “Die with a smile”.Although the update is officially limited to a few features, the leaks have referred to other additions, including a collaboration with Squid Game, the Heung-Min Cosmetics son, the super styles and a mini-event later in the season. A possible summer event and a July crew team are also on the cards.So, whether you connect for new quests, concert skins or fresh game modes, it is best to plan in advance – because the world of Fortnite will briefly go dark on June 18.Read also: The fans left divided as Bruno Mars according to which the head of season 9 of the Fortnite Festival 9
