Fortnite Servers Quiet for Scheduled Downtime
FORTNITE servers have gone quiet as part of a scheduled 'downtime' to install its next big update: Chapter 5, Season 2. While game servers occasionally crash unexpectedly, the Fortnite server outage of 8 March has been in the works for weeks. The game undergoes this process with every big Season update, which occurs roughly every 10 weeks.
Server Outage Details
At around 8:00am GMT (3:00am ET), thousands of users worldwide began reporting problems connecting to servers to play the game. The downtime has been scheduled to begin at exactly 8:00am GMT (3:00am ET) so game developers can bring the latest Season to life. Fortnite is expected to be out of action until 1:00pm GMT (8:00am ET).
Player Reactions and Expectations
While fans of the game should have been prepared for Chapter 5, Season 2's scheduled maintenance, it has taken some players by surprise. Some users expressed their frustration and anticipation for the game to come back online.
Why is Fortnite Down?
Fortnite often stops operating when creators are introducing new features, and this latest outage is no different. With each big Season update, new themes, weapons, map locations, and lore are introduced, leading to downtime for gamers but promising rewards after.
