Fortnite Servers Offline for Major v37.30 Update

Fortnite servers went offline today at 4 AM ET for scheduled maintenance, with all regions undergoing downtime until 8 AM ET to roll out the v37.30 update featuring the new Megazord content.

Nut Graf: This four-hour maintenance marks the third major patch of Chapter 6 Season 4 and the final update before Fortnitemares 2025, introducing high-profile collaborations and gameplay enhancements that promise to reshape the meta.

Maintenance Schedule

  • Global servers taken offline at 4 AM ET (10:00 UTC) on September 18, 2025.
  • Matchmaking disabled 30 minutes prior to downtime.
  • Full service restoration expected by 8 AM ET (14:00 UTC).

New Content Highlights

  • Megazord Unleashed: Players can pilot the Megazord as both skin and mythic item, adding a high-impact combat option.
  • Icon Series Tease: Doja Cat’s upcoming outfit hinted for late-season release.
  • Sonic Collaboration: Early leaks suggest Sonic cosmetics may arrive in a future hotfix.

Player Impact

  • All competitive playlists and casual lobbies suspended during downtime window.
  • Mobile users on iOS/Android advised to update game files before reconnecting.
  • Epic Games will monitor server performance post-maintenance and provide live status updates via the Public Status Page.

Players can follow real-time updates on Epic’s official status site and on social channels once servers are back online.