Exciting Fortnite v37.51 Update: Scheduled Downtime and Regional Start Times Revealed

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Exciting Fortnite v37.51 Update: Scheduled Downtime and Regional Start Times Revealed

Fortnite is set to undergo scheduled maintenance on the v37.51 update, starting at 4 AM ET (8:00 UTC). This maintenance will involve a brief downtime to address bugs and introduce fresh content to the game.

Scheduled Downtime Details

Players should prepare for a pause in matchmaking 30 minutes prior to the maintenance, ensuring they do not miss any gaming sessions. The downtime is expected to last between 2 to 4 hours.

Global Start Times

  • North America:
    • Eastern Time (ET): 4:00 AM
    • Central Time (CT): 3:00 AM
    • Mountain Time (MT): 2:00 AM
    • Pacific Time (PT): 1:00 AM
  • Europe:
    • UK (GMT/BST): 8:00 AM
    • Central European Time (CET): 9:00 AM
    • Eastern European Time (EET): 10:00 AM
  • Asia:
    • India (IST): 1:30 PM
    • Japan (JST): 5:00 PM
    • Korea (KST): 5:00 PM
  • Oceania:
    • Australian Eastern Time (AEDT): 7:00 PM
    • New Zealand (NZDT): 9:00 PM
  • South America:
    • Brazil (BRT): 5:00 AM
    • Argentina (ART): 5:00 AM

What to Expect from the Update

During this maintenance, Epic Games plans to introduce various new features. Players can look forward to:

  • New cosmetic items
  • Limited-time game modes
  • Weapon adjustments
  • Collaboration content

In addition to new content, players should anticipate several bug fixes and quality-of-life improvements to enhance gameplay.

Preparation for Downtime

To make the most of your Fortnite experience, complete any time-sensitive challenges before the maintenance kicks in. Players in North America will find the downtime occurring during early morning hours, while it will be daytime for those in Europe and Asia.

For real-time updates on the server status, players can visit Fortnite’s official Twitter accounts, @FortniteGame and @FortniteStatus. Epic Games will provide notifications regarding when the servers are back online, allowing players to return to the battle royale action.