FORTNITE developer Epic Games takes the game offline for server downtime ahead of the release of Chapter 3, Season 1.
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- FORTNITE developer Epic Games takes the game offline for server downtime ahead of the release of Chapter 3, Season 1.
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UPDATE: A new rumour suggests Fortnite server downtime will end at 3pm GMT on Sunday, December 5.
That's according to PlayStation Support, which claims the game will be back online on Sunday afternoon.
"RUMOR: According to this image, the PlayStation support said the new season launches at 10am ET on December 5!" reads a Shiina tweet.
"That would be in around 16 hours..? Seems unlikely, but possible!"
ORIGINAL: Fortnite Chapter 3 is about to begin, but only after a period of extended server downtime.
Fortnite's epic end of season event 'The End' featured an appearance by Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson.
The season ended with the island flipping upside down to reveal a brand new map. Unfortunately, the appearance of a huge tidal wave means players will have to wait a little longer for the season to begin.
To get things ready for the start of Chapter 3, Epic has taken the game offline for server maintenance.
There's no official downtime schedule, although previous reports suggest the game will remain offline until at least December 6.
Other reports suggest Fortnite will be back online at 9am GMT on December 7. Express Online will update this story with all the latest developments.
In the meantime, anybody trying to connect will be greeted by the Fortnite loading screen and a message confirming that the game is connecting.
If you do manage to log back in, you'll see a distant character floating in the sea, alongside the occasional floating box.
The new update should be available to download ahead of Chapter 3, so expect more leaks to appear then.
As for the end of season event, things played out like they did in the trailer.
It all started with players fighting big caretaker monsters and cube monsters, before a cutscene featuring The Rock and Prison Jones.
After blowing up the base and washing up in the water, players saw the island flip over as the Cube Queen was destroyed.
After a brief glimpse of the new map, the tidal wave wiped players out. The camera would then zoom out, which is when downtime began.
Needless to say, streamers will be broadcasting the entire thing. It's similar to the Black Hole event, when the game was offline for days.
V-Bucks allow Fortnite fans to purchase items and skins from the in-game shop.
V-Bucks allow Fortnite fans to purchase items and skins from the in-game shop.
Fortnite: Epic Games teases ‘The End’ for Chapter 2 finale event
Based on previous leaks, the new season will introduce Spider-Man as a playable character.
It's also possible that Prison Jones and The Foundation will be featured in the Battle Pass.
Other reports suggest Epic Games will add saddles to the game, which will let you ride animals.
Neo from The Matrix and Boba Fett from Star Wars are both tipped to appear in the Item Shop, alongside a new Battle Pass with fresh rewards.
In Fortnite beginnt das neue Chapter 4. Die Server sind jetzt live und ihr könnt spielen. Stellt euch jedoch auf weitere Warteschlangen ein.
Update, 13:02: Die Downtime ist vorbei und die Server sind erreichbar. Loggt euch jetzt ein und spielt Chapter 4 von Fortnite! Die ersten Warteschlangen sind zwischen 7 und 10 Minuten lang – jedoch könnten sie noch länger werden, je später ihr euch anmeldet. Wir wünschen euch viel Spaß!
Name des SpielsFortniteRelease21. Juli 2017PublisherEpic GamesEntwicklerEpic Games, People Can FlyPlattformPC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, AndroidGenreBattle Royale
Update, 12:55 Uhr: Die ersten Leute berichten, dass auf PlayStation und Nintendo Switch das Update für Chapter 4 verfügbar ist. Jedoch scheinen die Server trotzdem noch nicht erreichbar zu sein. Aber immerhin tauchen Hinweise zum Ende der Downtime auf. Auch die Experten sagen, dass Fortnite demnächst mit Chapter 4 startet – stellt euch auf Warteschlangen ein.
Update, 12:35 Uhr: Weiterhin kein Wort von Epic Games und die Server bleiben unerreichbar. Auf Twitch sitzen die Streamer*innen ebenso vor verschlossenen Toren. Der Start von Fortnite Chapter 4 lässt also weiter auf sich warten. Wir zeigen euch, was es alles in Chapter 4 neu gibt.
- Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 1: Patch Notes, neuer Battle Pass und verrückte Skins
Update, 12:07 Uhr: Es gibt immer noch keinen Zugriff auf die Server von Fortnite. Die Downtime dauert länger als gedacht und niemand weiß genau, was das Problem ist – eigentlich wurde vermutet, dass die Pause nicht länger als heute um 11 Uhr dauern sollte. Die Insider sind sich sicher, dass Fortnite in weniger als einer Stunde wieder am Start sein sollte. Epic Games schweigt auf Twitter und Co.
Update, 11:22 Uhr: Bisher sind die Server noch immer nicht online. Es scheint sich noch etwas hinauszuzögern. Die Fortnite-Insider sind sich auch nicht sicher, warum das Spiel noch nicht erreichbar ist – aber sehr viel länger kann es nicht mehr dauern.
Ursprüngliche Nachricht: Cary, North Carolina – Zwischen den Kapiteln von Fortnite sind die Server für einige Zeit offline. Mit dem Start von Chapter 4 warten die Fans darauf, dass die Server wieder online gehen. Wann genau es wieder losgeht, hat Epic Games bisher noch nicht verraten. Es bleibt nicht anderes übrig, als auf den Start von Chapter 4 in Fortnite zu warten, wir zeigen euch alles zum neuen Chapter und wann die Server von Fortnite wieder online gehen könnten.
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Fortnite Chapter 4: Server Status – Wann kann man wieder Fortnite spielen?
Wann geht Fortnite wieder? Das kann bisher niemand wirklich sagen. Die Server von Fortnite sind offline und man kommt nicht ins Spiel. Wann genau es wieder losgeht, kann nur Epic Games sagen – jedoch sind die Kanäle auf den sozialen Netzwerken ruhig. Für gewöhnlich gehen die Server in den Morgenstunden wieder online, sodass man bis 12 Uhr die Server von Fortnite wieder erreichbar sind.
Die Downtime sollte nicht länger als 12 Stunden dauern, sodass es eigentlich spätestens um 11 Uhr losgehen sollte.
Epic Games hat überraschend den Frühstart von Chapter 4 angekündigt, sodass es unklar ist, ob die üblichen Zeitfenster eingehalten werden können – aber eigentlich sollte nichts dagegen sprechen. Wir werden euch updaten, sobald wir mehr über den Server Status von Fortnite wissen oder Chapter 4 am Start ist. Hier könnt ihr Launch Trailer von Chapter 4 sehen.
Was ist neu in Fortnite Chapter 4? Wie üblich, wenn ein neues Kapitel startet, gibt es extrem viele Veränderungen an der Map, dutzende neue Waffen und Skins und auch einen neuen Battle Pass. MrBeast bekommt einen Skin in Fortnite und das ist bei weitestem nicht das verrückteste Outfit. Izuku Midoriya von My Hero Academia, der Doomslayer von DOOM und Geralt von Riva aus Witcher 3 sind ebenfalls dabei. Auf der Fortnite-Webseite sind viele Neuerungen in Chapter 4 aufgelistet.
Wann endet Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 1? Am 26. März sollte die neue Season enden und das erste große Update in Chapter 4 bringen. Damit geht die erste Season insgesamt 16 Wochen. Das Live-Event zum Ende von Fortnite Chapter 3 war ein voller Erfolg und ihr könnt euch Wiederholungen davon auf YouTube ansehen.
FAQs
How late can we play Fortnite Chapter 3? ›
The Fracture playlist will open up 30 minutes before the event starts, so you can jump into the game early to reserve your spot. If you log into the event late, you'll be able to join the event in progress until 4:40 p.m. ET.
Can we play Fortnite Chapter 3 yet? ›Fortnite's about to head into a new chapter, likely with a brand new map. But before anything new arrives, Epic has to send off Chapter 3 with another big event. The chapter- and season- ending affair will take place on Saturday, Dec. 3 at 4 p.m. ET.
What time will Fortnite servers be up Chapter 3? ›What Time Does Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 4 Release? The release date for Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 4: Paradise is Sunday, September 18th, 2022. According to a recent Epic Games blog post, server downtime is expected to start at approximately 2AM ET / 7AM BST.
Why does Fortnite chapter 3 say server not responding? ›The Servers Not Responding error implies that the servers are temporarily down or that you are unable to play Fortnite due to a problem with your setup. This can happen on any platform. Your game becomes unplayable as soon as the problem appears on the screen, as it will not allow you to reconnect to the internet.
Can we play Fortnite right now? ›Current Fortnite status is UP.
How long is Fortnite downtime today? ›This downtime is expected to last up to two hours.
When can I play Fortnite again Chapter 3 Season 3? ›Fortnite Season 3 Chapter 3: VIBIN' begins on Sunday, June 5, 2022.
What is the downtime for Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 3? ›Last call for summer vibes, the end of Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 3 is just around the corner! Before the music stops, be sure to check everything off your to-do list so you're ready for what's next on September 18, 2022 — with downtime expected to start at approximately 2 AM ET.
Is today the last day of Fortnite Chapter 3? ›It's been confirmed that Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 4 will end on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at 1PM PT / 4PM ET / 9PM GMT.
What time do the Fortnite servers come back online? ›The rolling out of Fortnite updates tend to take four hours, so if it all goes smoothly, expect to see Fortnite servers back online at around 1pm GMT / 8am ET / 5am PT. Once they're live, if update 23.20 hasn't automatically downloaded, you can manually poke it into action and get playing after the new patch.
What time does Fortnite Chapter 3 down time end? ›
When Does Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 4 End? Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 4 has now come to an end as of December 3 at 1 PM PT / 4 PM ET / 9 PM GMT.
Why can't I connect to Fortnite servers right now? ›If you are having connection issues, please check the Epic Games Server Status page to make sure all systems are operational. If the issue you're experiencing is related to an outage or system-wide issue, you won't be able to connect to the Epic Games Launcher until the outage or issue is resolved.
Why can't i log into Fortnite? ›If you are attempting to log in with your Epic Games account credentials, and you are repeatedly being returned to the login page, try clearing the cache of the browser, and then enter your login information again. Alternatively, try opening this link in an Incognito window or an alternate browser to log in.
Is Fortnite matchmaking down? ›According to its status page Fortnite Matchmaking is currently up.
Why is Fortnite on Xbox not working? ›If Fortnite is not working on your Xbox, there is a possibility that the local save data for the game has become corrupted. In this case, you'll need to delete the local file. Note that this might delete downloadable content, which means you'll need to reinstall the game.
How long Fortnite server offline? ›Downtime is usually scheduled at 1 a.m. PDT/4 a.m. EDT/9 a.m. GMT and lasts for about 2-3 hours on average, with the scheduling focused on minimizing disturbance. If you have any problems connecting to the game at any point, check to see if another update patch is being applied.
Why is Fortnite offline? ›Restart your router or try out a different connection
Your ISP may struggle to keep up with the demand during prime hours where many people from your area are using the internet. ISP-related problems can also cause errors like the “Fortnite Server Offline.”
Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 3 will end on Sunday, September 18, 2022, at 2 AM ET.
What time can you play Chapter 3? ›The Fortnite Chapter 3 finale, Fracture, will be a one-time-only event that begins today, December 3 at 1 PM PT / 4 PM ET.
What day can we play Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 3? ›The Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 3 release date is June 5, 2022.
What time does Fortnite season 3 Chapter 4 start? ›
The tentative start date for Fortnite Chapter 4 is Sunday, December 4, 2022. If it follows the pattern of previous seasons, downtime will probably end somewhere around 8 AM or 9 AM ET.
What time does Fortnite chapter 3 finale start? ›The Fracture Chapter 3 finale starts on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at 4PM ET.