Is Fortnite down? When will the Battle Royale game be back online?

The popular Battle Royale video game officially went offline at 4 a.m. on Thursday, May 14 for a scheduled update.
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Fortnite Blitz Royale — a new fast-paced battle royale — is playable now!

Epic Games and Fortnite have rolled out the red carpet for the game’s newest mode.

Overwatch's Most Iconic Heroes Join Fortnite This Week

Four of Overwatch's most iconic heroes will cross over into Fortnite, via a major game update set to go live tomorrow.
GameSpot

Fortnite Zero Build Is Getting A Much-Needed Overhaul This Week

The May 14 update will fundamentally change how Fortnite Zero Build Battle Royale works.
VideoGamer

Fortnite is the only Battle Royale gamers actually care about, reveals report

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Game Rant

Fortnite Battle Royale Matches Might Be Tougher Now

Justin is a former Contributor to TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles.com and a lifelong gamer with decades of experience writing about media and entertainment. In addition to his experience with video games ...
GameSpot

Fortnite Battle Royale Seems To Give Less XP Now

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. While this certainly is a bit of a nerf, it's actually not typical for Battle Royale and Zero Build to give passive XP. In fact, passive XP was ...
The Escapist

Fortnite vs PUBG: Which battle royale is better in 2026?

The Fortnite vs PUBG debate is still very much alive in 2026 — and we get it. Both games helped shape the battle royale genre, but they’ve grown into very different experiences. In this guide, ...

Fortnite Nerfs Lethal Fall Damage in Big Gameplay Shakeup as Overwatch Update Arrives

Fortnite's big Overwatch update is here, bringing Tracer, Genji and the gang to Epic Games' battle royale Island. But the ...