As of July 15, 2025, Fortnite servers are currently down for scheduled maintenance related to the rollout of the v36.20 update for Chapter 6 Season 3. The downtime began at 8:00 AM UTC (4:00 AM ET), making the game inaccessible for activities such as logging in, matchmaking, and accessing online features. This is a planned disruption, typical for major updates, and has generated significant attention among players wondering about the timeline for servers coming back online[1][3][4].
The expected duration of this maintenance period is approximately 2 to 3 hours. Historically, similar Fortnite update downtimes align with this window, though technical issues can occasionally extend the duration. If the update proceeds as planned, servers should be back up around late morning UTC. Matching reports from Epic Games and major tracking platforms confirm that this downtime is part of the regular update cycle, and not due to unexpected server issues[1][3][6].
Players seeking live updates on the maintenance status are encouraged to check the official Epic Games Public Status site or follow the official Fortnite Status Twitter account, as these sources are promptly updated with the latest server information and any changes to the scheduled timeline[3][5][6].
References
- [1] Fortnite Servers Not Responding: When Will the Fortnite Servers Be Back Up After v36.20?
- [3] Is Fortnite down? How long is the Fortnite downtime? – GamesRadar
- [4] Fortnite Downtime Set for July 15 as v36.20 Rolls Out – SI.com
- [5] When will the Fortnite scheduled maintenance be over? – Epic Games Help
- [6] Epic Games Public Status