Overview
- Servers went offline after the Shattered live event on June 5, 2026 when Epic began scheduled maintenance to deploy the major v41.00 seasonal build.
- Epic and multiple outlets expect the maintenance to last several hours with a phased, regional rollout that should restore access to most regions on June 6, 2026 in staggered windows.
- Chapter 7 Season 3, titled Runners, brings a tropical map overhaul, new weapons and gameplay changes, and the return of Sprites as companion mechanics during matches.
- Players can pre-download the update now to be ready when servers return and should follow the official @FortniteStatus X account for real-time announcements about regional restores.
- Epic routinely ends seasons with live events and uses phased rollouts for large updates, so some players may get access earlier than others and the window could be extended if final asset or server tests uncover issues.