Fortnite 21.50 server downtime schedule: How long is Fortnite offline for maintenance

Fortnite will be taken offline for server maintenance today, as Epic Games releases update 21.50 on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC, Android and Switch. Fortnite update 21.50 has been given an August 30 release date and a 9am BST launch time. If you’re wondering how long Fortnite will be offline for server maintenance, check out the details below for the full update 21.50 downtime schedule.

According to Epic Games on Twitter, Fortnite matchmaking will be disabled at 8.30am BST in the UK.

If you’re already in a match before 8.30am, you can continue to play until servers go offline in full at 9am BST UK time.

At 9am BST (4am ET), all players will be kicked out of Fortnite until downtime comes to an end. In the meantime, you’ll be able to download and install the new update.

The news was announced by Epic Games on Twitter: “Update v21.50 is set to release on August 30th! Downtime starts at 4:00 AM ET (08:00 UTC), with matchmaking being disabled 30 minutes prior.

“Please note, in this update we will be vaulting the Impostors playlists.”

While there’s no official server downtime schedule, Fortnite maintenance typically lasts for a couple of hours. This means you should be able to jump back in at around 11am BST.

As confirmed by Epic Games on Twitter, the Imposters playlist will be vaulted as part of the new update.

Fortnite insiders like Hypex have also revealed more about what fans can expect from the update, which is expected to be the penultimate patch of the season.

According to Hypex, OG weapons will return in Late Game Arena, alongside detailed leaderboards and rift spawning.

Elsewhere, the Pump Shotgun is also expected to make a return, alongside classic lobbies and the new Crew Pack cosmetics.

With the season coming to an end, Epic is expected to lay the foundations for the end of season event. Likewise, files for next season’s skins may make an appearance.