Fortnite is constantly receiving updates and Epic Games continues to work hard to improve it with every patch that goes live. However, that doesn't mean it won't have its fair share of problems every now and then. It's not uncommon for there to be glitches in Fortnite that result in game-breaking bugs or overpowered exploits.

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Other times, there are technical problems that cause the servers to go down, making it impossible for many fans to access Fortnite or start matchmaking. This guide will tell players what they need to know about the current status of servers in Fortnite.

Are Fortnite Servers Down Right Now?

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Yes, Fortnite servers are currently down for many players across the entire globe. While Epic Games and the official Fortnite status account have not commented on this matter yet and the public status report does not reflect this issue, various gamers have reported not being able to enter Fortnite or receiving a matchmaking error upon trying to start a game.

How to Check Fortnite Server Status

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Players can check the current Fortnite status on the Epic Games Public Status webpage. However, at the moment, it's either outdated or does not reflect reality, as it says all Fortnite systems are operational and working.

Gamers should keep an eye out on social media until this problem passes, and until then, they can restart Fortnite and attempt to bypass this issue.

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September 26, 2017
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ESRB
T for Teen - Diverse Content: Discretion Advised, In-Game Purchases, Users Interact
Developer(s)
Epic Games
Publisher(s)
Epic Games
Engine
Unreal Engine 5
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op
Cross-Platform Play
All platforms (except iOS/Mac)
Cross Save
Via Epic Account
Number of Players
1-4 players (online)
Genre(s)
Survival, Battle Royale, Shooter, Action, Adventure
X|S Optimized
YES
Local Co-Op Support
1-4 players (certain modes)
OpenCritic Rating
Mighty
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