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Fortnite Server Downtime: Update V40.30 Begins
30 Apr
Summary
- Fortnite is currently offline for a scheduled update.
- Downtime began at 4 a.m. ET on April 30 for update v40.30.
- The game is expected to be back online within two hours.

Fortnite, the widely played online video game and platform by Epic Games, commenced a scheduled downtime on April 30. The update, version v40.30, began at 4 a.m. Eastern Time (8 a.m. UTC). Matchmaking was disabled shortly before the servers went offline.
The anticipated return of Fortnite is expected within a few hours. Historically, updates of this nature typically conclude in under two hours. Online communities are buzzing with rumors about potential future collaborations, with mentions of Clone Wars and Ratatouille surfacing.
Fortnite's Chapter 7, Season 2, themed 'Showdown,' officially launched on March 19 and is scheduled to run until June 6. Players will need to wait for the update to complete before rejoining the Battle Royale action.