Is Fortnite down? When are servers coming back up? Online game updating for Fortnitemares

Fortnite is going offline tonight as the online game prepares its latest event.

Here's what you need to know about the upgrade to Fortnitemares.

Why will the Fortnite servers be down?

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

How long will the Fortnite servers be down for the update?

According to PCGames , the upgrade is expected to last two to three hours. You can track the downtime through the Epic Games status page .

What's coming to Fortnite in Fortnitemares 2024?

According to TechRadar , Epic Games has a selection skins coming for Fortnitemares 2024. Those include:

• Shadow Monks
• Leatherface
• Witch
• Billy the Puppet
• Mephisto

Fortnite currently in Chapter 5 Season 4, Marvel 'Absolute Doom'

Fortnite currently has a Marvel theme with Chapter 5 Season 4, "Absolute Doom." TechRadar says it gives players the chance to take on Marvel characters like Doctor Doom, Mysterio and Emma Frost.

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