Is Fortnite down (May 14, 2026)? v40.40 update server maintenance details

The Fortnite downtime for v40.40 is going to start at 4 AM ET, and the game's servers will be taken down as part of the same. The new update is almost here, and it will introduce a variety of new things into the battle royale experience. The major highlights expected with this update include Overwatch collaboration alongside further narrative buildup toward the Chapter 7 Season 2 end-of-season live event.
As a result of the servers going offline, you cannot currently access the different game modes, and you must wait for them to come back online. Once the servers return online, you will be able to continue playing the game.
In the section below, we take a look at the Fortnite downtime today, May 14, 2026.

When will the Fortnite v40.40 update server downtime end?

The Fortnite server downtime for the new v40.40 update started at 4 AM ET / 8 AM UTC. It is expected to run until approximately 6 AM ET / 10 AM UTC, and you will not be able to play during the same.
Here are the exact details of the server downtime end times for all the major regions across the world:
North America

• Pacific Time (PT): 3:00 AM, May 14, 2026
• Mountain Time (MT): 4:00 AM, May 14, 2026
• Central Time (CT): 5:00 AM, May 14, 2026
• Eastern Time (ET): 6:00 AM, May 14, 2026

Europe

• Greenwich Mean Time (GMT): 10:00 AM, May 14, 2026
• Central European Time (CET): 11:00 AM, May 14, 2026
• Eastern European Time (EET): 12:00 PM, May 14, 2026

Asia

• India Standard Time (IST): 3:30 PM, May 14, 2026
• Singapore Standard Time (SGT): 6:00 PM, May 14, 2026
• Japan Standard Time (JST): 7:00 PM, May 14, 2026

Oceania

• Australian Eastern Time (AEDT): 8:00 PM, May 14, 2026
• New Zealand Time (NZDT): 10:00 PM, May 14, 2026

The maintenance will conclude at the timings mentioned above, and you will be able to play the game after the servers are back up. However, you must keep in mind that there are occasions when the downtime gets extended due to issues at the developer end. As a result, you can follow @FortniteStatus on its X handle to stay updated about all the news around the server downtime.
Epic Games will be introducing a variety of new content as part of the Fortnite v40.40 update, with the major highlights expected to be an Overwatch collaboration, further Showdown Rivalry content, and key narrative hints pointing toward the Chapter 7 Season 2 end-of-season live event.