FORTNITE servers are down with customers unable to play the battle royale recreation as Chapter 6 begins.
Fortnite developer Epic Video games took the sport offline for the begin of Chapter 6, Season 1.
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The brand new chapter has a December 1 launch date, however will not be obtainable till after an prolonged interval of server downtime.
The favored ame was taken down for upkeep at 3am GMT UK time.
After 14 million gamers logged in to look at the tip of season Juice WRLD occasion, all eyes are on the brand new season of content material.
“Put together to hunt and slay demons!” reads an Epic put up on X, previously Twitter.
“Downtime for v33.00 begins at 10 PM ET with matchmaking ending shortly beforehand.”
There is not any official downtime schedule, which implies Fortnite may stay offline even longer, doubtlessly till noon.
Nonetheless, the server standing web site suggests it can run for eight hours, which implies it needs to be again on-line by 11am.
The most recent modifications to the Battle Go and Fortnite Crew subscription may even take impact when the brand new season begins.
The beginning of a brand new season additionally means a bigger than ordinary obtain dimension for the brand new replace, so be sure you have sufficient room to put in the patch.
As soon as the sport comes again on-line, you can begin having fun with the brand new content material, which features a model new map and a ton of rewards by way of the Battle Go.
As a part of the brand new season, gamers will be capable to battle large bosses like Godzilla and Kong.
There’s additionally a demon area, which is probably going dwelling to a few of the greatest weapons and loot.
Battle Go skins embrace Baymax from Massive Hero 6, who even comes with a Samurai edit. Different Samurai-style characters may even be obtainable within the Battle Go.
Elsewhere, Epic Video games will introduce new motion strategies, together with wall leaping and rolling when touchdown.
The launch of the brand new chapter additionally coincides with the discharge of a streamlined reward system, the place XP is earned throughout all Fortnite modes.
Likewise, Fortnite Crew members will obtain all Battle Passes from every mode as a part of their subscription.
Fortnite’s Battle Go worth hike comes simply forward of the relaunch of Fortnite OG as a everlasting mode within the recreation.
Fortnite OG will convey a traditional expertise to gamers who really feel nostalgic concerning the recreation’s early days.
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