Fortnite servers went offline at 2 AM ET on Feb. 21 for the implementation of the Chapter 6 Season 2 update. While many players expected downtime, as it typically accompanies major updates, others are growing restless as the wait extends longer than anticipated.
By 6:50 AM ET,Fortniteservers remained down, despite the update being available for pre-download on most platforms, including Xbox and PC. At nearly five hours of downtime, this outage is longer than usual, leaving players eagerly waiting for the game to return.
“The servers for Fortnite needs to comeback up already,” a frustrated player wrote. “Can Fortnite servers be up please,” another one added. A third fan wrote, “Hurry up Epic Games, we need theFortniteservers back.”
Even big names of theFortnitecommunity, like leaker Shiina, added to the conversation. “The downtime needs to end,”they added.
Has theFortniteChapter 6, season 2 update been delayed?
Epic’s official server status account,@FortniteStatus, has not reported any delays for theFortniteChapter 6 Season 2 update, suggesting that everything is proceeding as planned. Similarly, theEpic Games Public Statuspage shows no outstanding issues, marking all Fortnite services as “under maintenance” since 2 AM ET.
While some players may be feeling impatient, eager to experience the new season’s content—including the potential arrival ofMidas’ Mammoth Pistoland otherteased gameplay changes—there’s no reason for concern just yet.
For those anxiously waiting to jump back in, it’s best to hold on a little longer. At this point, maintenance is more likely nearing its end than just beginning.
