Can’t join Fortnite matches or getting server errors? Don’t worry – it’s not just you. Fortnite is temporarily offline for scheduled maintenance as Epic Games deploys the v33.30 update.
Here’s everything you need to know about checking Fortnite’s server status and what to do while waiting for the servers to come back online.
Editor’s Note: We will update this article whenever Fortnite downtime or maintenance occurs.
1. Official Status Page: The most reliable way to check Fortnite’s server status is through Epic Games’ official channels. You can visit the Epic Games Status page to see if there are any ongoing issues or scheduled maintenance. The page shows real-time information about all Epic services, including game servers, login systems, and the item shop.
2. Social Media Updates: Follow @FortniteStatus on Twitter/X for immediate updates about server status and maintenance Check the official Fortnite Discord server Visit the Fortnite subreddit for community discussions about current server issues
3. In-Game Error Messages: “Unable to Join Match” usually means the matchmaking system is experiencing issues “Login Failed” might indicate that the authentication servers are down “Waiting in Queue” appears during high-traffic periods or when servers are coming back online after maintenance
Fortnite is currently down for v33.30 update maintenance. All game modes including Battle Royale, LEGO Fortnite, Rocket Racing, Fortnite Festival, and Ballistic are inaccessible while Epic Games performs the update. The servers went offline at 4 AM ET (09:00 UTC) and are expected to be back online around 6:30 AM ET (11:30 UTC).
For the current v33.30 update maintenance on January 2025, there isn’t a fix or workaround since this is a planned server downtime for updating the game. You simply need to wait until the maintenance period ends around 13:30 UTC.
Once the servers are back up, here’s what you need to do to get back into the game:
Don’t worry if you can’t log in right away when the servers come back online. A lot of players try to get in at the same time, so you might see a queue. This is normal and usually clears up pretty quickly.
If you’re still having trouble after the maintenance ends and you’ve updated your game, try a quick restart of your device. This often helps clear any connection issues that might pop up after a major update.
Remember, trying to find workarounds or fixes during maintenance won’t help – the servers are completely offline for updating. The best thing to do is just wait it out and make sure you’re ready with the latest version when everything comes back online.
Epic hasn’t confirmed the time for the servers to be back up but since it is not a major update – we believe the update should be live within 2-3 hours.
Remember that once the servers are back online, you might experience some queue times as millions of players try to log in simultaneously. This is normal, and the queues usually clear up within an hour after the servers are restored.