Fortnite January 9 Update: All You Need to Know About the South Park Collaboration
The latest Fortnite update has ignited a fervor among fans, especially with the highly anticipated South Park collaboration, taking the gaming world by storm. With servers down, players are left wondering about the downtime and what’s in store following this major update.
When Will Fortnite Servers Be Back Up?
Fortnite’s servers are expected to be down for several hours due to the January 9 update. While a specific time for servers to return remains unconfirmed, previous updates indicate a typical downtime of three to four hours.
During the January 9 update, players can anticipate servers to be back online between 5 AM ET and 8 AM ET. It’s wise to monitor social media during this period to catch real-time updates.
Once online, you can dive into the latest content featured on Insider Gaming, where guides on major additions and tips await you.
What’s In the Fortnite January 9 Update?
The highlight of the January 9 update is a significant collaboration with South Park, introducing new cosmetics in the Item Shop alongside exciting in-game content.
Players can look forward to a free Mini Pass during this collaboration, a reimagined Wonkeeland POI transformed into Cartmanland, and the introduction of the Stick of Truth Mythic item.
This update also features a brand new five-player limited-time game mode, while bidding farewell to the Winterfest content. Updates to other game modes such as Blitz and Reload will also be included.
Epic Games will unveil full patch notes and content reveals on the official Fortnite blog during the downtime, so stay tuned!
What are you most excited for in Fortnite’s January 9 update? Share your thoughts in the Insider Gaming Discord.
To keep the excitement rolling, check out the rumors surrounding a Chainsaw Man collaboration and explore our ranking of every Fortnite season in 2025.
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