The massively popular battle royale game Fortnite, developed by Epic Games, is currently inaccessible to players worldwide. The servers have been taken offline for scheduled maintenance to deploy the highly anticipated v39.20 update. This maintenance period is a crucial step to introduce a major new collaboration and gameplay features.
Fortnite Server Downtime Schedule and Impact
The official maintenance window began at 09:00 UTC and is expected to conclude around 11:00 UTC. However, based on the pattern of previous updates, the complete process of deploying the update and conducting post-maintenance checks often extends the downtime. Players in India can realistically expect servers to come back online between 5:30 PM and 8:30 PM IST today. Epic Games has not confirmed an exact end time, as it depends on the smooth progression of the deployment.
During this period, all online services are unavailable. This means players cannot log in, access any game modes, or use the matchmaking system to find games. The game was one of the most played titles in 2025, making this downtime a significant event for its vast global community. Access will be restored automatically once Epic Games completes the update installation and testing.
What's New in the Fortnite v39.20 South Park Update?
The core of this update is a vibrant crossover with the iconic animated series, South Park. This collaboration brings a host of new content to the Fortnite island, transforming the gameplay experience for a limited time.
Players can look forward to new skins based on the main South Park characters: Cartman, Stan, Kyle, Kenny, and Butters. These skins will feature special robot-style suits. A new area called Cartmanland will be added to the map, along with the "Stick of Truth" as a findable and usable item within matches.
A major gameplay introduction is the new five-player squad mode called "Quints". This mode, which many fans expected earlier, will be available for a limited time starting less than 24 hours after the update and running until February 5. It is not yet clear if this larger team size will be available across all core modes like Battle Royale, Zero Build, and Fortnite OG, suggesting Epic Games may be testing player reaction before a potential permanent addition.
Event Pass, Availability, and Recent Collaborations
Accompanying the event is a free Mini Pass titled "Born in Chaos". Unlike some previous mini passes, this one will be free for all players. However, the South Park character skins will not be part of this pass and must be purchased separately from the in-game Item Shop. The event also features Towelie as a sidekick and hidden surprises within the Cartmanland area.
This South Park crossover follows a series of other recent Fortnite collaborations with franchises and personalities like Kill Bill, Kim Kardashian, and Percy Jackson, keeping the game's content fresh and engaging.
Epic Games will release the full patch notes and details once the servers are stable and back online. The company typically announces the completion of maintenance through its official social media channels. Players are advised to check Fortnite's official X (formerly Twitter) account or status page for the final confirmation that the game is live. Once servers are up, all v39.20 content will be immediately accessible on all platforms, including PC, console, and mobile.
