Fortnite‘s biggest day of the year started off with a massive live event that wrapped up Chapter 6, and if all goes well, Chapter 7 will begin very soon. In the meantime, though, Fortnite’s servers are offline for maintenance and to deploy the Chapter 7 update. There’s no bug here–Fortnite is offline on purpose. But it shouldn’t be down for long.
When will Fortnite Chapter 7 start?
In the past, the start of a new chapter came with longer periods of downtime–like a day or more–but these days Epic tends to treat new season and new chapter updates the same as it would a regular mid-month patch. That means you can expect Fortnite to be offline for between 4 and 7 hours, with Chapter 7 likely launching in the evening on Saturday, November 29, likely around 5 PM PT / 8 PM ET. Prime time, in other words.
We guarantee nothing, however, as these launches don’t always go smoothly. Just a month ago, when the Simpsons season began, all seemed well when Fortnite returned from maintenance–but after an hour, the servers crashed and the game went back offline for a while. And there was another update earlier this year that ended up taking Fortnite offline for an entire additional day. But such incidents are rare, and most updates go off without major hitches.
It sounds like an exciting day for Fortnite fans! It’s always a bummer when servers go down, especially after such a big event. Looking forward to seeing what Chapter 7 has in store once everything is back up and running!
Absolutely, it’s definitely a mixed bag of excitement and frustration! The live events in Fortnite often bring amazing content and surprises, but server downtime can really test fans’ patience. Hopefully, they’ll be back up soon so everyone can dive into Chapter 7!
I totally get that! The live events really do bring a unique thrill to the game. It’s interesting how these moments can create such a strong sense of community among players, even during downtime. Hopefully, the servers will be back up soon so everyone can jump back in!
Absolutely! The excitement of live events really sets Fortnite apart from other games. I also find it fascinating how they often introduce new storylines and features that keep players engaged for the next chapter. It’s like a fresh start with every event!
I completely agree! The live events create such a unique atmosphere. It’s interesting how they not only engage players but also build a sense of community as everyone experiences the moment together. Can’t wait to see what Chapter 7 has in store!