You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games hereThe downtime for Fortnite Chapter 6 isnt going to be short, Epic Games revealed. In fact, it will be one of the longest the game has ever had. Servers will go down on Saturday night Eastern Time and are expected to be up early morning. However, this downtime could be even longer, as Epic doesnt always show the correct estimate.If you are looking forward to playing the new Fortnite season, youll have to wait beyond 10 PM ET. However, it will certainly be worth it, as it will bring a lot of new content.How long will Fortnite Chapter 6 downtime last?Every major update brings new downtime, resulting in server maintenance. Downtime usually lasts for two to three hours, although there are some exceptions. Several times, downtime lasted more than eight hours, and it appears that this will be the case once again. According to Epic Games Public Status, Fortnite downtime will last eight hours this time.The game creator will take servers down on Saturday at 10 PM for eight hours. The server status page shows downtime ending at 6 AM ET on Sunday, making it one of the longest maintenance periods. To make the situation worse, the server maintenance could be even longer, since Epic Games doesnt always predict it correctly.The upcoming Fortnite downtime could be one of the longest. Image by VideoGamerConsidering that the update brings a new chapter, its no surprise that servers will be down for so long. While the update should come out shortly after 10 PM, the game wont be playable for an extended period. This means that no part of it will be available, from Battle Royale and Reload to Creative and Save the World.If youd like to know more information about Fortnite servers, consider visiting FortniteStatus on X (formerly Twitter). This page provides valuable information regarding server maintenance and is the best source for general problems in the game. FortnitePlatform(s):Android, iOS, macOS, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/XGenre(s):Action, Massively Multiplayer, Shooter9VideoGamerSubscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share