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Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
When is the next Fortnite live event? Everything you need to know about the incoming Rocket Launch
Fortnite is gearing up for its inaugural live event to be held entirely in its OG mode, leaving players uncertain whether they'll experience something fresh or a rehash of a classic event. Fortnite has been excelling in the content arena with the immensely popular Blitz Royale mode and the Squid Grounds Reload takeover – though it has experienced a few hiccups. The recent 36.20 update unexpectedly encountered significant downtime, prompting Epic Games to issue an official extended downtime statement to appease disgruntled fans. Players were temporarily barred from the game as the company worked to implement the first update following the Epic Games' summer hiatus. Fortunately, the game bounced back, and players have been immersing themselves in its new Superman POI and abilities. However, many are unaware that there's a surprise awaiting those who remain loyal to OG. The upcoming Fortnite live event promises to offer players a nostalgic trip with the new Rocket Launch event, modelled after the game's initial live event of the same name. This marks a first for Fortnite as it launches its new live event in OG rather than the standard Battle Royale mode, and the fact that it's based on a classic live event from 2018 certainly sparks curiosity. So, when exactly can we anticipate the new Fortnite live event? Here's what you need to know. When is the next Fortnite live event? The forthcoming Fortnite live event is scheduled to kick off on Saturday, July 26. The date was disclosed by the Fortnite Twitter account, adding that the exact time of the event's commencement will be announced in due course. Recent live events have had rather unpredictable timings, but the Death Star Sabotage event from Chapter 6's Star Wars mini-season started at 2pm PDT / 5pm EDT / 10pm BST, also on a Saturday. However, it remains uncertain whether this upcoming event will follow the same schedule. Regardless of the precise launch time of the live event, it promises to be thrilling, particularly as Fortnite could take one of two routes – it could either recreate the classic live event beat-for-beat, or it could inject some contemporary flair into proceedings. We'll just have to wait and see what Epic Games has planned.
Mint
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Fortnite servers face extended downtime following v36.20 update rollout
Epic Games' popular battle royale title Fortnite faced extended server downtime following the scheduled rollout of its v36.20 update, with thousands of players across the globe reporting connectivity issues. In a post on its official Fortnite Status account on X early Monday, the company announced, 'Built for battle. Driven by justice. Downtime for v36.20 begins at 4 AM ET with matchmaking ending shortly beforehand.' While the downtime was expected to be routine, it quickly became clear that players were encountering more severe issues than anticipated. Shortly after the update began rolling out, Fortnite Status acknowledged that users were experiencing matchmaking difficulties. 'We're aware that players may be experiencing issues when trying to matchmake in Fortnite. We're working on a fix and will update this thread once this has been resolved,' the team posted. By Tuesday evening around 7:30 PM IST (10:00 AM ET), Epic Games confirmed that the downtime had to be extended due to an unexpected issue discovered during offline testing. 'Hey everyone, we're extending downtime while we work to resolve an issue discovered during offline checks. We'll do our best to get Fortnite servers online ASAP. Keep an eye on this thread for any future updates,' the account stated. The outage has sparked widespread frustration among the game's player base. According to outage monitoring site Downdetector, more than 800 users in the United States alone had reported problems with the game by 7:51 PM IST (10:21 AM ET) on Tuesday. A significant 80 per cent of those affected cited server connection issues, while 12 per cent struggled with logging in and seven per cent faced gameplay disruptions. As of now, Epic Games has not provided a definitive timeline for when the servers will be back online for everyone. Players have been advised to monitor the Fortnite Status account for real-time updates as the company continues working towards a resolution.
Daily Mirror
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Fortnite downtime continues as Epic Games confirms reason for surprise maintenance extension
Fortnite has been taken offline for an extended period of time thanks to the 36.20 update, with the game failing to reappear after the predicted two-to-three hour downtime period, and now, Epic Games has made a new statement about the ongoing issues Fortnite continues to experience downtime following an unexpected extension to its maintenance period, and Epic Games has now issued a fresh statement explaining why the game remains offline. The Super season of Fortnite has largely proceeded without significant glitches, with Epic Games' summer break providing their developers a well-earned rest, whilst ensuring no lapse in content. The introduction of the immensely popular Blitz Royale mode and the Squid Grounds Reload takeover have kept players thoroughly engaged. It's been a substantial season, with players relishing the opportunity to dive in. However, things are currently going awry as the 36.20 update downtime has commenced and failed to meet its estimated two-to-three-hour completion time, leaving the game silent and players unable to access it. This has resulted in a frustrating morning for potential players, but Epic Games appears to have an explanation, having released a new statement. Here's what you need to know about the ongoing Fortnite downtime. Epic Games addresses prolonged downtime In response to the unexpectedly lengthy downtime experienced by the game, Epic Games has issued an official statement. After more than six hours of downtime, the company has disclosed that it deliberately extended its server shutdown to address internal issues. "Hey everyone, we're extending downtime while we work to resolve an issue discovered during offline checks," the company announced in a tweet. "We'll do our best to get Fortnite servers online ASAP. Keep an eye on this thread for any future updates." The current Fortnite downtime, as initially reported and analysed, has thrown up some curious data from game statistic site Osirion, which notes that the game's version number actually decreased with the latest update – a rare occurrence that previously led to significantly prolonged downtime. Unearthing issues during offline checks is hardly encouraging, suggesting problems with Fortnite's content rather than its internet connectivity. Nonetheless, Epic Games has been transparent about the situation. Fingers crossed that players will be diving back into the action soon.
Daily Mirror
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Is Fortnite down? Server downtime schedule and early update 36.20 patch notes
The latest Fortnite update is set to arrive soon, bringing with it a host of new content and bug fixes – so what time will the game be going down for maintenance? The latest Fortnite update is poised to arrive following a new round of downtime, with high expectations for a wealth of unannounced content. Fortnite has been basking in a surge of fresh content recently, arriving at such a pace that it would be easy to assume frequent updates were being rolled out. However, this hasn't been the case. Epic Games' summer break has been ongoing since June, allowing the diligent developers behind Fortnite some well-deserved rest, and the average player was likely none the wiser. The introduction of Blitz Royale mode and Squid Grounds Reload takeover more than satisfied fans, but now, there's plenty more on the horizon. The forthcoming Fortnite update promises to bring new content to the game, along with a host of much-needed bug fixes to keep the game running smoothly. So when exactly does the downtime commence? Here's what you need to know about the impending Fortnite downtime. Introducing All Out Gaming Introducing All Out Gaming, a dedicated gaming brand providing the best gaming news, reviews, previews, interviews and more! Make sure you don't miss out on our latest high-quality videos on YouTube, TikTok, and Facebook, where we'll be posting our latest reviews, previews, interviews, and live streams! You can also subscribe to our free All Out Gaming newsletter service. Click here to be sent all the day's biggest stories. Is Fortnite down? Fortnite downtime is slated to start on Tuesday, July 15 at 1am PDT / 4am EDT / 9am BST. This timing has been confirmed in a recent tweet from @FortniteStatus, aligning with the downtimes of updates 36.10 and update 35.10. Updates have typically lasted between two and three hours recently, so we can anticipate that the upcoming downtime will conclude by 4am PDT / 7am EDT / 12pm BST at the latest. Fortnite early patch notes If you're keen to discover what's in store for the next Fortnite update, your best bet is to visit the Fortnite community Trello board. This is where the developers keep players in the loop about upcoming bug fixes. Here's everything tagged as 'Fixed in Next Game Update' on the Trello board, spanning various modes: General issues Nanite Buzzsaw may appear incorrectly to others – When a player equips the Nanite Buzzsaw Pickaxe for the first time in a match, it may briefly appear distorted or misplaced to other players. Lego Fortnite Save the World Chests and other containers may appear already opened or empty in Hit the Road – Searchable containers (chests, toolboxes or storage boxes) may appear already opened and/or contain no loot. Interacting with these containers will still award Cassette Tapes. Considering the amount of time many developers have had away from the game, it's a relatively brief list. However, we anticipate the forthcoming update will bring a host of additional fixes as the Epic Games team gets back on track. Regardless, we'll gladly welcome any fixes over none at all.
Hindustan Times
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Fortnite: Over 1 million players still active on game every month, details here
Epic Games' Fortnite has managed to stay on top of its competition in 2025, even as player activity shows signs of cooling off since the game's massive peak last year. The battle royale game averaged just over 1.15 million active players in June 2025, according to That's a recovery from May, which saw the lowest average since mid-2023. The figures may not look huge compared to the game's record-breaking days, but they are still enough to keep Fortnite ahead of many other battle royale titles. Fortnite has millions of registered players(Unsplash) Throughout 2024, Fortnite often pulled in around 2 million active users a month, as per Dexerto. But by early 2025, the energy began to shift. January averaged around 1.8 million players, before sliding down through March and April. Still, June saw a small but notable bump - likely due to Chapter 6 Season 3's superhero-themed update. Also read: Fortnite confirms new Squid Game map for Reload mode: Release date and what we know so far Fortnite's November 2024 record According to Dexerto, the game hit its highest peak on November 30, 2024, during the Remix Finale event. That day, more than 14.3 million people logged in at the same time. Over 44 million played across 24 hours. The event, which closed out a throwback season and paid tribute to Juice WRLD, brought global attention and gave Fortnite one of its most successful months ever. Since then, the numbers have dropped. Even so, the community remains engaged, and the game continues to perform strongly month after month. Still ahead of the pack Despite the dip, Fortnite is still doing well in the Battle Royale pack, per Counter-Strike 2 registered 1.07 million average players in the past 30 days. Apex Legends trails behind with just over 100,000. Others like Overwatch 2 and Call of Duty report even smaller numbers. Fortnite isn't just surviving - it's still setting the bar. With Epic rolling out more collaborations and seasonal updates, the second half of 2025 could still hold plenty of momentum for the title. FAQs Q1. What was Fortnite's peak player count? A1. On November 30, 2024, Fortnite hit 14.3 million concurrent players and 44.7 million daily users. Q2. Which games are Fortnite's top competitors? A2. Its main competitors include Apex Legends, Call of Duty, and Counter-Strike 2. Q3. Why did Fortnite see a drop in 2025? A3. The decline followed the post-event dip after the Remix Finale and less engaging seasonal updates.
