How long will Fortnite Chapter 6, Season 3 servers be down? Expected maintenance time

The servers for Fortnite are down as Epic is all set to release the Star Wars update. Titled Galactic Battle, this is a unique season dedicated to all Star Wars lovers. Once the servers are back online, you can enjoy all the new content by updating the in-game client. Here's all the information we have regarding when the servers will possibly be back. When will the Fortnite servers be back for the Star Wars update? As expected, the maintenance has gone live on May 2, ahead of the upcoming update. The maintenance began on 2AM ET/00AM CT/11PM PT (May 1), which automatically took down all the servers. This is pretty routine for all major updates related to major seasonal content. As of writing, there isn't any concrete information about when the servers will be back. Based on previous incidents, the maintenance should last between four to six hours. If that's the case, the servers should be available at 6AM ET/4AM CT/3AM PT (shorter version) or 8AM ET/6AM CT/5AM PT (longer one). We have yet to get confirmation from Epic on when the latest maintenance will end. There is always a chance that the maintenance may be extended beyond the stated time. In that case, the updated ending period will be added to this article. https://twitter.com/starwars/status/1917942088223916257 All Fortnite Star Wars Update highlights Here's some of the new content that will be available as part of the update. A Star Wars-themed map with unique locations featuring popular places inspired by the series. Locations include places like the First Order Base, Outpost Enclave, and Resistance Base. The iconic Lightsaber makes its debut in Fortnite with the latest update. It offers a host of unique advantages, including faster sprints, higher jumps, and more. More weapons like the DL-44 Blaster Pistol, CR-2 Blaster, ACP Scatter Blaster, and more. Get a chance to win Captain Phasma's F-11D Blaster and Phasma's Blaster Medallion. Get a single-passenger craft in the form of an Imperial TIE fighter. More members from Star Wars will enter on May 8, featuring Leia, Luke, and Han Solo. An exclusive Star Wars-themed battle pass with plenty of unique rewards to get. The post How long will Fortnite Chapter 6, Season 3 servers be down? Expected maintenance time appeared first on Destructoid.

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How long will Fortnite Chapter 6, Season 3 servers be down? Expected maintenance time

Star Destroyer Bombardment in Fortnite

The servers for Fortnite are down as Epic is all set to release the Star Wars update.

Titled Galactic Battle, this is a unique season dedicated to all Star Wars lovers. Once the servers are back online, you can enjoy all the new content by updating the in-game client.

Here's all the information we have regarding when the servers will possibly be back.

When will the Fortnite servers be back for the Star Wars update?

As expected, the maintenance has gone live on May 2, ahead of the upcoming update. The maintenance began on 2AM ET/00AM CT/11PM PT (May 1), which automatically took down all the servers. This is pretty routine for all major updates related to major seasonal content.

As of writing, there isn't any concrete information about when the servers will be back. Based on previous incidents, the maintenance should last between four to six hours. If that's the case, the servers should be available at 6AM ET/4AM CT/3AM PT (shorter version) or 8AM ET/6AM CT/5AM PT (longer one). We have yet to get confirmation from Epic on when the latest maintenance will end.

There is always a chance that the maintenance may be extended beyond the stated time. In that case, the updated ending period will be added to this article.

https://twitter.com/starwars/status/1917942088223916257

All Fortnite Star Wars Update highlights

Here's some of the new content that will be available as part of the update.

  • A Star Wars-themed map with unique locations featuring popular places inspired by the series. Locations include places like the First Order Base, Outpost Enclave, and Resistance Base.
  • The iconic Lightsaber makes its debut in Fortnite with the latest update. It offers a host of unique advantages, including faster sprints, higher jumps, and more.
  • More weapons like the DL-44 Blaster Pistol, CR-2 Blaster, ACP Scatter Blaster, and more.
  • Get a chance to win Captain Phasma's F-11D Blaster and Phasma's Blaster Medallion.
  • Get a single-passenger craft in the form of an Imperial TIE fighter.
  • More members from Star Wars will enter on May 8, featuring Leia, Luke, and Han Solo.
  • An exclusive Star Wars-themed battle pass with plenty of unique rewards to get.

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