Fortnite downtime tracker as Epic Games' servers back up after new 29.20 (2024)

9th Apr 2024, 11:30By Henry Moore

Fortnite Bending 'gameplay' leaked amid 29.20 update

Leakers have shared clips alleged of the new Bending Mythics coming to Fortnite 29.20.

As part of the new Avatar content, players will be able to control the elements as they compete online.

Check out the "leaked" footage below...

9th Apr 2024, 11:00By Henry Moore

What time will Fortnite return?

No specific time has been given, but these outages usually last a few hours.

Typically, matchmaking returns by around noon.

When it does come back, you can expect new skins, weapons and Rocket Racing features.

9th Apr 2024, 10:59By Henry Moore

Downtime is over!

Today's Fortnite downtime is officially over, meaning you can jump right back into the battle royale.

Alongside the new content, devs confirmed the following fixes were made:

• Fixed a bug where players could indefinitely fly with Icarus Wings.
• Fixed an issue where Battle Pass Level 200 players were unable to claim Titanflame Hades.
• Fixed a bug where hair was unintentionally visible through some Outfits’ hats & helmets.

9th Apr 2024, 10:30By Henry Moore

Watch the explosive trailer for Rocket Racing season one

Rocket Racing is getting its biggest update to date this morning.

The Neon Rush update is bringing a slew of changes to the Fortnite and Rocket League collaboration.

This includes new skins and FIVE new neon-soaked race tracks.

9th Apr 2024, 10:00By Henry Moore

Fortnite's server status as downtime continues

Check below to see the official server status of all the Fortnite services.

Most services are currently down as Epic launches the 29.20 update.

9th Apr 2024, 09:30By Henry Moore

What has Epic said about today's update?

A teaser trailer released by Epic Games last night confirmed Avatar: The Last Airbender's imminent arrival.

"Yip yip! Get ready, Avatar: The Last Airbender is coming to Fortnite," the caption read.

Alongside today's Avatar content, Rocket Racing will also receive its season one update bringing a slew of changes.

9th Apr 2024, 09:00By Henry Moore

Which Avatar skins can we expect?

With Korra already available, Epic is set to launch three new Avatar skins this week.

These include the Last Airbender himself, Aang, as well as Appa, Toph and Zuko.

However, according to leaks, these skins won't become available until the Event Pass launches this Friday.

9th Apr 2024, 08:30By Henry Moore

LEGO Fortnite to be updated today

LEGO Fortnite and Rocket Racing are also receiving new content as part of today's update.

This will include new skins for both modes as well as the launch of Rocket Racing season one.

Both game modes come free with Fortnite.

9th Apr 2024, 08:20By Henry Moore

How to check if your Fortnite is down

If you want to check the status of Fortnite’s servers, you can easily check it out on X.

To find out if Fortnite is up and running simply head over to the Fortnite Status X account.

9th Apr 2024, 08:15By Henry Moore

When will OG Fortnite return?

Fortnite OG launched last year, bringing with it hundreds of millions of first-time and returning players.

The Chapter 1 flashback season brought back old players and new to discover what sparked Fortnite’s meteoric rise in popularity.

Epic Games has now formally revealed that the game will return in 2024.

9th Apr 2024, 08:10By Henry Moore

Korra was recently added

Today's update is not the first collab between Fortnite and the Avatar series.

In fact, just last month saw Avatar Korra join the Battle Royale.

The Korra skin has been a hit and today will see other characters from the series enter the fray.

9th Apr 2024, 08:05By Henry Moore

What to expect from today's update?

Today's update will focus on adding Avatar content ahead of the launch of Friday's Event Pass.

According to online leaker ShiinaBR, here's what you can expect:

• New Cosmetics
• New Avatar Event Pass (Friday)
• Avatar Mythics & Skins
• Rocket Racing Season 1
• Added Shop Tabs
• Other New Collabs

9th Apr 2024, 08:00By Henry Moore

When will servers be back up?

No specific time has been given, but these outages usually last a few hours.

Typically, matchmaking returns by around noon.

9th Apr 2024, 07:55By Henry Moore

Fortnite servers to go down in minutes

Fortnite's servers are set to go down in just five minutes.

This comes as Epic Games launch the 29.20 update.

This update is set to feature skins from the animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender.