Fortnite Downtime: Marvel Absolute Doom Arrives This Friday
Get ready for a new era in Fortnite as Chapter 5 Season 4, dubbed "Marvel Absolute Doom", kicks off this Friday. However, before the new season's thrills can be experienced, the game's servers will undergo a scheduled downtime for maintenance.
When will the servers go down?
The current season, Chapter 5 Season 3, will end on Thursday at 11 pm BST (10 pm CT), with servers going offline for maintenance at this time. The update, titled v31.00, will bring in the highly anticipated Marvel-themed season. As announced on X (formerly Twitter) by Fortnite, matchmaking will be disabled shortly before the downtime begins.
How long will the Fortnite servers be down?
While the exact duration of the downtime remains unconfirmed, past season releases suggest a maintenance period of around four hours. Based on this, servers are expected to be back up and running around 3 am BST (2 am CT) on Friday, marking the official launch of Chapter 5 Season 4. However, as with any server maintenance, unforeseen delays are possible, as experienced during the extended downtime that delayed Chapter 5 Season 2 in March.
What's new in Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 4?
The new season promises an immersive Marvel experience, as highlighted in the trailer debuted at the Fortnite D23 event on 10 August. Get ready to wield Black Panther's claws and Captain America's shield, while also encountering a surprising twist â Wolverine, now known as "Peelverine", appears to have taken on the form of a banana.
Beyond the new weapons and characters, Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 4 offers a unique opportunity for Marvel fans. The season is expected to include subtle clues and hints regarding upcoming Marvel films and TV series, making it a more interactive and cross-media experience than most.
Stay tuned for the return of Fortnite servers and the launch of the eagerly awaited Marvel Absolute Doom season. Prepare to engage in thrilling battles, explore a universe brimming with Marvel characters, and discover hidden secrets that may reveal the future of the Marvel cinematic universe.
