Fortnite server downtime scheduled for update 39.40

Epic Games says downtime for Fortnite update 39.40 will start Feb 5 at 9:00am GMT in the UK, with matchmaking disabled around 8:30am GMT, and maintenance expected to last 90 minutes.

Epic Games will take Fortnite offline to install update 39.40, which arrives alongside a Valentine’s Day-themed event and a Chappell Roan crossover. The company announced the window on X and on its server status page. The maintenance affects consoles and PC and will include the usual temporary disabling of matchmaking. Key details: - Downtime is scheduled for Feb 5, beginning at 9:00am GMT for UK players, with matchmaking disabled at about 8:30am GMT. - Maintenance is scheduled to last 90 minutes, with services expected to return at 10:30am GMT. - Epic communicated the timing on X and via its server status page. - Update 39.40 includes a Chappell Roan crossover, new skins and items, added music for Fortnite Festival, and a Love and Legends event running through February. - Timing is subject to change and the maintenance window could be extended. Summary: Players will be unable to access Fortnite and companion modes during the scheduled maintenance, and matchmaking will be disabled shortly before the downtime begins. Maintenance is expected to last 90 minutes, with services due to resume at about 10:30am GMT, though that timing could change. Epic announced the update and schedule publicly on X and on its server status page.