Fortnite is now live again from 11am UK time, with the v21.51 update now live. You can read all about the latest update here.
THE ORIGINAL STORY FOLLOWS: Fortnite matchmaking has been disabled in preparation for this week’s v21.51 update, Epic Games has confirmed.
The game is official Fortified Status tweeted account to confirm the news. “We are starting to disable matchmaking in preparation for the v21.51 update, with server downtime beginning soon. We’ll let you all know when Downtime is over!”
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The account also confirmed that downtime starts at 4:00 a.m. ET (i.e. 9:00 a.m. BST), while matchmaking is disabled 30 minutes prior.
We don’t expect many major updates this time around. The game’s current season is set to end next weekend, so this one should mostly focus on wrapping things up and preparing for any end-of-season events next week.
How long is it down?
We don’t yet know how long the game will be out, but we expect it to be a few hours. This would mean that the v21.51 update could be live from around 11am BST.
As usual, Fortnite Status will notify the community of its end.
Unfortunately, there is no workaround for this error. As this is a regular maintenance error, Epic Games can only fix this issue to make the servers stable again.
Come back as soon as information is available to be able to play again!
Fortnite Update FAQ
Do I need a stable internet connection to play Fortnite?
Yes, Epic recommends a stable internet connection in order to get the most out of Fortnite. An unstable connection will cause lag and disrupt gameplay.
Can I play Battle Royale on PC with a controller?
Yes – Fortnite supports a controller-to-PC connection.