Is Fortnite down? v39.30 update, maintenance schedule and more | Esports News
The new Fortnite v39.30 update is all set to be made available on January 22, 2026. As part of the new patch, the servers will be undergoing maintenance starting at 4 AM ET. This downtime is quite important, as the developers implement the new content into the game, including the new game mode, balance changes, and more. You will have to wait till the maintenance period is over before you can enjoy the battle royale experience. The section below provides all the information on the maintenance schedule for the Fortnite v39.30 update and when you may resume playing the game.
Fortnite v39.30 update maintenance schedule
The maintenance for the Fortnite v39.30 update is starting at 4:00 AM ET on January 22, 2026. It is expected to last 2 hours, and the servers will likely be back online at 6:00 AM ET. The matchmaking will be disabled during the downtime, and you will not be able to access the game. After the maintenance draws to an end, you can enjoy playing the battle royale title.
Maintenance times for all regions
Maintenance Start (4:00 AM ET)
North America:
- Pacific Time (PT): 1:00 AM
- Mountain Time (MT): 2:00 AM
- Central Time (CT): 3:00 AM
- Eastern Time (ET): 4:00 AM
Europe:
- UK (GMT): 9:00 AM
- Central European Time (CET): 10:00 AM
- Eastern European Time (EET): 11:00 AM
Asia:
- India (IST): 2:30 PM
- Japan (JST): 6:00 PM
- Korea (KST): 6:00 PM
- Singapore (SGT): 5:30 PM
Oceania:
- Australian Eastern Time (AEDT): 8:00 PM
- New Zealand (NZDT): 10:00 PM
South America:
- Brazil (BRT): 6:00 AM
- Argentina (ART): 6:00 AM
Maintenance End (6:00 AM ET)
North America:
- Pacific Time (PT): 3:00 AM
- Mountain Time (MT): 4:00 AM
- Central Time (CT): 5:00 AM
- Eastern Time (ET): 6:00 AM
Europe:
- UK (GMT): 11:00 AM
- Central European Time (CET): 12:00 PM (Noon)
- Eastern European Time (EET): 1:00 PM
Asia:
- India (IST): 4:30 PM
- Japan (JST): 8:00 PM
- Korea (KST): 8:00 PM
- Singapore (SGT): 7:30 PM
Oceania:
- Australian Eastern Time (AEDT): 10:00 PM
- New Zealand (NZDT): 12:00 AM (January 23)
South America:
- Brazil (BRT): 8:00 AM
- Argentina (ART): 8:00 AM
Epic Games provides updates during maintenance, and the same are typically announced via the official social media handles. Accordingly, you are advised to follow @FortniteStatus on social media handles to be updated about the maintenance break. There are occasions when the maintenance gets extended for a period of time, but the downtime for the Fortnite v39.30 update will likely last for only two hours.
