Epic Games Schedules Downtime for Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2's First Major Update
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
Epic Games has announced server downtime for Fortnite patch v40.10, the first major update of Chapter 7 Season 2, set for 4 AM ET on April 1.
Epic Games has officially locked in the schedule for the first major content patch of Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2. According to the official Fortnite Status account, servers will go offline for the deployment of patch v40.10 at 4 AM ET on April 1. Matchmaking queues will disable roughly thirty minutes prior, giving players until 3:30 AM ET to wrap up any ongoing matches. As reported by Game Rant, this update arrives just as the community is wrapping up initial Act 1 milestones and getting fully acclimated to the new mechanics introduced with the current Showdown theme.
The timing lines up with the 2026 update roadmap previously spotted on the game's public Trello boards, but exact downtime windows always require a brief server interruption. Chapter 7 Season 2 launched in mid-March, pitting players in an ongoing narrative conflict between The Foundation and the Ice King where players are assigned direct rivals during matches. While the seasonal loop has kept lobbies active across PC, console, and mobile, early adopters have already burned through the initial batch of content.
Beyond routine bug fixes and balance adjustments, this upcoming patch is generating significant community buzz due to leaks and teasers pointing toward the return of a beloved Chapter 1 game mode. Epic Games continues to lean heavily into nostalgia alongside fresh seasonal progression to keep engagement high throughout the multi-month chapter. Players should expect standard downtime length, though keeping an eye on official channels is always wise before jumping back onto the island.
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Original article: Game Rant