The Fortnite v40.40 update is nearly here, marking one of the most significant releases of Chapter 7 Season 2. Scheduled for May 14, 2026, this patch will introduce a variety of new features to the battle royale experience. As the season concludes on June 5, this update carries crucial narrative and gameplay content ahead of the end-of-season live event.
New Collaborations and Overwatch Crossover
Among the highlights, the v40.40 update brings the highly anticipated Overwatch crossover, which has been in development for quite some time. Players can expect new skins, emotes, and possibly themed items that blend the worlds of Fortnite and Overwatch.
Release Date and Timing
The Fortnite v40.40 update releases on May 14, 2026. Server downtime begins at 4 AM ET / 8 AM UTC, with matchmaking disabled shortly before. All game modes—including Battle Royale, Zero Build, Reload, Fortnite OG, and LEGO Fortnite—will be inaccessible during maintenance. The expected downtime is approximately two hours, with servers returning around 6 AM ET / 10 AM UTC.
Release Timings by Region
- North America: Pacific Time (PT) 1:00 AM, Mountain Time (MT) 2:00 AM, Central Time (CT) 3:00 AM, Eastern Time (ET) 4:00 AM
- Europe: Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) 8:00 AM, Central European Time (CET) 9:00 AM, Eastern European Time (EET) 10:00 AM
- Asia: India Standard Time (IST) 1:30 PM, Singapore Standard Time (SGT) 4:00 PM, Japan Standard Time (JST) 5:00 PM
- Oceania: Australian Eastern Time (AEDT) 6:00 PM, New Zealand Time (NZDT) 8:00 PM
Maintenance Schedule
Epic Games will take servers offline for approximately two hours, with an estimated return at 6 AM ET / 10 AM UTC. However, maintenance windows can occasionally extend depending on patch complexity. Players are advised to follow @FortniteStatus on X for real-time server updates and notifications when the game comes back online.
Stay tuned for more details on the v40.40 update as they become available.
