Fortnite servers down after update

The Fortnite servers have been taken down so that the latest patch, version 22.20, can be installed.

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The Fortnite servers have been taken down so that the latest patch, version 22.20, can be installed. At 8.30 a.m.

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BST, Fortnite turned off matchmaking in anticipation of today's scheduled maintenance, which started at 9 a.m.

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At 8:30 am BST, we'll start turning off matchmaking, and at 9 am, we'll shut down the servers for good.

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Fortnite's Nightmare Mode is back. Due to this upgrade, matchmaking will be temporarily suspended as part of this process.

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Install times for v22.20 on Android devices may be longer than usual for some players.

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In the past, server outages for Fortnite have typically lasted until around 11am BST, so it's safe to assume that this time won't be any different.

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Fans can look forward to the return of Fortnitemares in the game's latest update, version 22.20.

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During the Halloween event, gamers can expect a plethora of new awards and unlockable, along with special tasks and scary game modes.

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Timed to coincide with the release of Fortnitemares, the Pumpkin Shockwave Launcher will give players a chance to take down the season's first boss.

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