Fortnite Servers: Update 39.50 Release Date, Downtime & New Content

Fortnite Update 39.50: Everything You Need to Know

Epic Games is gearing up to launch a significant new update for Fortnite across PlayStation, Xbox, PC, Nintendo Switch, and mobile platforms. Amidst a busy week for gamers – featuring new content for Poppy Playtime, Battlefield 6, and Marvel Rivals – Epic aims to capture the spotlight with its own exciting additions.

When is Fortnite Update 39.50 Coming?

Good news for Fortnite fans! Epic Games has officially announced that update 39.50 will be released on February 19th for all platforms. However, as with any major update, expect a period of server downtime. This means you’ll be temporarily unable to access Fortnite and its various game modes.

Fortnite Server Downtime Schedule

Here’s the breakdown of the downtime schedule:

Matchmaking Disabled: 8:30 AM GMT
Downtime Begins: 9:00 AM GMT (1:00 AM PT / 4:00 AM ET / 10:00 AM CET)
Estimated Downtime Duration: 90 minutes
Servers Expected Back Online: 10:30 AM GMT

Epic Games confirmed the downtime on X (formerly Twitter): “Things get even more legendary in Love & Legends! Downtime for v39.50 begins at 4 AM ET with matchmaking ending shortly beforehand.”.

What’s New in Fortnite Update 39.50?

Update 39.50 introduces a wealth of new content, including:

Lantern Fest: A new event celebrating the Fortnite community in the Middle East and North Africa, running from February 19th to February 25th. This event features eight-person teams in Reload mode and quests to unlock the ‘Bring it!’ Spray and ‘Love the Game’ Emoticon.
Solo Leveling Crossover: Fans can look forward to content inspired by Solo Leveling, including the Sung Jin-Woo skin and associated items.
Honkai: Star Rail Crossover: The long-awaited collaboration with Honkai: Star Rail will finally arrive.

Known Issues Addressed in Update 39.50

Epic Games is also addressing several known issues with this update:

Controller Focus Loss: Fixed an issue where the on-screen keyboard wouldn’t appear when renaming Sidekicks using a controller.
Squad Reboot Issue: Addressed a bug preventing some players from rebooting their Squad mates.
Missing “Enemy Team Wiped!” Pop-up: The notification indicating a Squad elimination has been restored.
Storm Status Icon: The Storm status icon now accurately reflects when the Storm is shrinking.

Stay tuned for potential leaks regarding end-of-season events as the current season nears its finale in early March.

For the latest updates and official announcements, visit the official Fortnite website.

This article uses information available as of February 19, 2024.