The Fortnite servers are currently down ahead of the release of the Chapter 6 Season 2 update. The new season is a crime caper involving a rapping pickle named Big Dill. The chapter is officially given the name “Lawless”. The servers of Fortnite went down at 2 AM this Friday morning while the matchmaking was disabled even before. If you are someone wondering how long will the down last this time, this article is for you. It brings you all the updates we have so far about Fortnite down as well as the upcoming update.
Fortnite Down: When Will The Servers Be Back Up?
The game developer Epic Games has disabled all the servers for maintenance before the launch of the new upcoming update. The game will reportedly not be back up for around five hours. The developers are probably revamping the servers for the new big update which requires changes in the map as well as store updates. It is important to note that Epic Games disabled the servers two hours before the usual time, which means they might be intending an extended downtime period. If Epic sticks to the usual and everything goes smoothly, the servers may be back up by 6 AM ET today. The longest blackout of the Fortnite servers lasted for around 36 hours.
How Do We Check The Server Status For Fortnite?
The Fortnite servers are still not up and players all across the globe are eagerly awaiting the servers to get back in action. If you are wondering how to check the server status for Fortnite, we have your back. There are two easy ways using which you can check the server status in no time.
The first way is to head to the Epic Games Status Page. This will help you keep track of real-time updates related to the Fortnite servers and other services of the developers. The second way is to keep an eye on the Fortnite Status X account. This account will provide you with quick updates as well as announcements.
How To Pre-Download The Upcoming Update On Xbox & PS5?
Epic officially announced before the release of the update that the console users can now pre-download the updates. This means they can now jump straight into “Lawless” as soon as the update is out.
If you wish to download the update on Xbox you will have to go to “My Games & Apps” and then click on the “Manage” section. You will then have to click on “Updates” to download the new update.
If you wish to download the update on PS5, you will have to go to Settings and then click on “Saved Data and Game/App Settings.” You will then see the “Automatic Updates” option. To download the update you will have to enable Auto-Download and Auto-Install in Rest Mode.
What’s New With The Upcoming “Lawless” Fortnite Update?
If you are awaiting the new update and wondering what can you expect from the upcoming new update, the following are a few new things the update will introduce.
- New Heist-Themed Gameplay: This new season is based on a crime caper. It will enable the users to conduct heists and robberies adding to the thrill of the gameplay.
- Unimaginable Crossovers: Mortal Kombat’s Sub-Zero is going to join the roster with this update as a part of the Battle Pass. This marks the very first appearance of a Mortal Kombat character in Fortnite.
- Brand-New Characters: The second season of chapter 6 will also introduce new characters in the game. One such new character is Big Dill, a pickle character responsible for the chaos.
- Weapons: The new dual-wield shotguns, as well as plasma bursts, are also launching with the new update.
- New Locations: The upcoming update will also introduce new areas to explore like the Gold Mine and Baron’s Mansion. These new areas are perfect for raids and loots.
