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FORTNITE's servers are back up following a period of downtime to launch the 29.20 update.
From 8am today, gamers were unable to play online as developers launched the 29.20 update, which included brand-new skins.
The 29.20 update features skins from the animated show Avatar: The Last Airbender as well as a slew of changes to Rocket Racing.
Follow our live blog below for the latest news and updates...
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...
— FNBRintel (@FNBRintel) April 9, 2024New Mythics Gameplay! #Fortnite
- Earth Bending
- Fire Bending
- Air Bending pic.twitter.com/3l0yISa3WTCopied
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.
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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:
See Also[PC/PSN/XBOX] 11 skins | Sultura | Fixer | Midas | Gear Specialis... | ID 208456843 | PlayerAuctionsTHE AGELESS CHAMPION|FENNIX TRICKSY|ASCENSION NEZUMI|THE CUBE QUE... | ID 207940557 | PlayerAuctionsTHE AGELESS CHAMPION|FENNIX TRICKSY|ASCENSION NEZUMI|THE CUBE QUE... | ID 207940557 | PlayerAuctionsHiking with me - Chapter 1 - UviaUviaX- 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.
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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.
— Rocket Racing (@RocketRacing) April 9, 2024Brighter daze ahead 🕶️
Ready up, racers. It’s time to get caught in the Neon Rush! https://t.co/jqAYtgX7Mk pic.twitter.com/wi1ErQlXOF
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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