When is the next Fortnite update? v40.40 release date and more

The next Fortnite update, i.e., v40.40, is just around a week away, and it is set to introduce a variety of fresh content to the battle royale experience. The upcoming patch will end up introducing new cosmetic items into the game, while also bringing other quality-of-life improvements.The v40.40 version follows up on the v40.30 update, which arrived on April 30, 2026, and expanded on the Showdown Rivalry content. The next release will likely provide more details about the end-of-season narrative, given that Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2 is entering its final stretch. The section below provides you with all known details about the upcoming Fortnite v40.40 update. The new Fortnite update will be the v40.40 patch, and it is confirmed to release on May 14, 2026. Just like all the other major Fortnite patches, Epic Games will take the servers offline for maintenance before the update goes live.The server downtime typically begins at 4 AM ET, and the game’s matchmaking is usually disabled around 30 minutes before the same. During the downtime, you will not be able to access the game’s different game modes, and you will have to wait for it to end. With the Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2 ending on June 5, the v40.40 update is expected to be one of the final major content drops before the season concludes. Based on the pattern of previous patches, you can expect the upcoming update to introduce further narrative buildup toward the end-of-season live event. Epic Games will likely introduce new story beats and environmental changes, and the same will hint at what is to come for Team Foundation and Team Ice King.New collaborations will also take place as part of the next update. The highly anticipated The Boys crossover is one of the most anticipated ones, and it is expected to land between May 14 and May 20 in line with The Boys Season 5 finale on Prime Video. Besides this, a crossover with Overwatch is expected to be in the works. The v40.40 patch is expected to be one of the last major updates of Chapter 7 Season 2 before the season wraps up on June 5, 2026. Chapter 7 Season 3 is then expected to launch shortly after with the 41.00 update.You can follow @FortniteStatus on X to stay updated on server status in real time ahead of the v40.40 drop on May 14.