Are Fortnite servers down? Server status
Epic GamesFortnite servers might struggle from time to time due to being one of the most popular battle royale titles out there. With a ridiculously large player count that broke records thanks to countless collaborations, connection issues arise frequently.
There are a lot of reasons that cause the servers to go down, ranging from server overload to scheduled downtime planned by Epic Games. Here’s everything you need to know about the Fortnite server status.
Is Fortnite down?
The Fortnite servers are up and running, but some PC players are experiencing issues related to the Epic Games Launcher. If you’re seeing two different Fortnite covers on your PC, you might need to clear the Epic Games Launcher cache by following these instructions.
According to the Fortnite Status X account, you can troubleshoot the launcher by trying these steps. Either way, the devs confirmed the game should work properly if you launch Fortnite from a desktop shortcut.
Epic confirmed server downtime starting August 15 at 8 PM PT / 11 PM ET / 4 AM BST (August 16). The downtime period before launching a new season usually lasts up to five hours, but we’ll make sure to let you know if the update suffers any delays or takes longer than usual.
How to check if Fortnite servers are down
You can go to the official Epic Games online service website, which contains an up-to-date server status page for Fortnite and lets the community know when there is an outage.
You can also check the official Fortnite Status X account. This account will post updates on the Fortnite servers being down and fixes Epic Games are applying to solve the problems.
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