Is Fortnite down? Fortnitemares is coming, Epic Games is updating the servers

Here's what you need to know about upgrading to Fortnitemares.

Why are the Fortnite servers going down?

Fortnite is scheduled to go offline at 2 a.m. ET on Saturday, October 12, the official Fortnite Status account on X announced.

How long will Fortnite servers be down due to the update?

According to PCGames, the upgrade should take two to three hours. You can track the downtime via the Epic Games status page.

What's coming to Fortnite in Fortnitemares 2024?

According to TechRadar, Epic Games has a selection of skins for Fortnitemares 2024 on offer. This includes:

• Shadow monks
• Leatherface
• Witch
• Billy the doll
• Mephisto

Fortnite currently in Chapter 5, Season 4, Marvel “Absolute Doom”

Fortnite currently has a Marvel theme with Chapter 5, Season 4, “Absolute Doom.” According to TechRadar, this will give players the opportunity to compete against Marvel characters such as Doctor Doom, Mysterio and Emma Frost.