Why is Fortnite Down? Latest on Chapter 5 Season 2: Myths & Mortals

Why is Fortnite Down?

Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2, scheduled for a March 8th release, has been delayed due to server downtime. What's the latest on the game's status?

Themed "Myths and Mortals," this season draws inspiration from Greek mythology.  Last weekend's live event saw players unleash the evils of Pandora's Box.

Fortnite foretells that mythical figures, Hades and Zeus among them, now reign over the Island in otherworldly fury. This season challenges you to counter their mythological powers with their own.

Explore Mount Olympus, Grim Gate, The Underworld, and more in this new setting.

Unleash divine powers – wield Zeus' thunderbolt or soar with Icarus' wings. Fortnite hints that the Chains of Hades may be unveiled as the season progresses.

So, with servers down, when can fans finally experience the latest Fortnite season? Here's what we know.

Are Fortnite Servers Down?

Extended downtime stems from updates and unforeseen technical issues. As a result, Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2 is experiencing an unusual delay in its Battle Royale launch.

Downdetector peaked at 1,227 outage reports at 7:06 a.m. Friday.

The official @FortniteStatus account offers the most up-to-date information on the game's status.

Comments on their posts reflect a mix of understanding and playful frustration from fans.

"Cheers mate, sons crying now," commented @Leven2k.

"Don’t worry about it," offered @BATRITS. "I cant imagine the stress the employees are in right now. Take the time that’s needed without stress!"

When Will Fortnite Servers Be Up?

At 7:14 a.m., @FortniteStatus advised at least eight additional hours of downtime, emphasizing their commitment to restoring service quickly.

As such, Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2: Myths & Mortals likely won't launch until 3 p.m. MST at the earliest.

A more recent update at 2:03 p.m. announced "pre-download an updated version of v29.00 in approximately 5 hours." This suggests a potential pre-download availability around 7 p.m. MST.

When Does the New Fortnite Season Start?

Fortnite Battle Royale Myths and Mortals remains scheduled for release on Friday, March 8th.

Fortnite originally projected Chapter 5 Season 2 to go live at 3 a.m. EST, midnight PST, and 1 a.m. MST. However, the server issues have disrupted this timeline.

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