Fortnite Down: Servers Offline for Fortnitemares v37.10 Update
Epic Games has taken Fortnite offline for scheduled maintenance. Find out when servers will return and what is coming in the spooky v37.10 patch.
Fortnite players find themselves locked out of the action today. Epic Games has officially pulled the plug on the servers. It is all part of the plan, though. The developers are prepping the battle royale for its highly anticipated annual spooky makeover: Fortnitemares.
If you tried to queue for a match recently, you probably noticed the matchmaking button was grayed out. Epic turned off matchmaking at 3:30 AM Eastern Time (8:30 AM UTC). This is standard procedure. It gives active matches enough time to wrap up before the entire network goes dark. By 4:00 AM ET, the servers were fully offline.
How long will Fortnite be down?
Typically, major seasonal updates like v37.10 require a decent chunk of downtime. You can expect the game to be unavailable for at least two to three hours. If everything goes smoothly, the servers should spin back up around 6:00 AM or 7:00 AM ET. However, major patches can sometimes face unexpected hiccups. If Epic runs into technical snags while deploying the Fortnitemares assets, the maintenance could stretch on a bit longer.
Once the update goes live, you will have a beefy file to download. It is smart to enable auto-updates on your console or PC. That way, your system can grab the patch files the moment they hit Epic’s distribution servers, saving you some precious playtime later.
What is coming in the v37.10 Fortnitemares patch?
Fortnitemares is always a massive event for the community. This year is no different. Dataminers have already been busy digging through early files, and the leaks point to a packed lineup of spooky content.
First up are the cosmetics. Halloween is nothing without costumes, and Epic is leaning heavily into both original designs and high-profile crossovers. Rumors suggest we might see iconic horror villains, spooky variants of beloved Fortnite characters, and maybe even a few surprise pop-culture guests joining the shop.
The island itself is getting a grim facelift. Expect thick fog to roll into certain POIs (Points of Interest). Haunted houses, creepy decorations, and perhaps even some zombie-like monsters will likely pop up across the map to keep players on their toes during matches.
The loot pool gets a spooky shakeup
Unvaulted weapons are a staple of Fortnitemares. The infamous Pumpkin Launcher is almost guaranteed to make a return, sending explosive jack-o’-lanterns screaming across the battlefield. We might also see the Witch Broom make a comeback, offering a quick getaway option when fights get too intense. Brand-new weapons, like a rumored kinetic blade with a gothic twist or new supernatural abilities, could also make their debut.
How to check Fortnite server status
If you are sitting by your console constantly hitting the refresh button, there are better ways to track the progress. The easiest method is to follow the official @FortniteStatus account on X (formerly Twitter). Epic updates this page in real-time when maintenance begins, when patches start rolling out, and when the servers are officially open to the public again.
You can also monitor the official Epic Games Public Status page online for a more technical breakdown of server health across all platforms, including PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, PC, and mobile.
For now, take a break, grab a snack, and get ready. The island is about to get a whole lot creepier.
