Fortnite chapter 6 season 4 downtime begins; when will servers be back online? Here’s what Epic says

Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 4, titled “Shock ‘N Awesome,” has officially entered downtime as of 2 am ET today, August 7. This season features a mechanical insectoid invasion led by Daigo’s Kraken, along with a major crossover with the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, making it one of the most anticipated updates in recent memory.

According to a post on its official X handle, the server downtime, part of the rollout of patch v37.00, is expected to last longer than usual due to the scale of the update.




Typically, Fortnite updates take 3–4 hours, but this one may extend up to 5 hours, which means servers could return online around 6 to 7 am ET.

Matchmaking was disabled 30 minutes before the update, at 1:30 am ET. Players hoping to unlock remaining Battle Pass content from Season 3, including standard, LEGO, and OG passes, had a final opportunity before downtime began.

Fortnite’s official status account hinted that this update could be the biggest yet, so players may need to wait slightly longer before jumping into the new action-packed season.

About Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 4

Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 4, titled “Shock ‘N Awesome,” has gone live with a massive update. The new season introduces a mechanical insectoid invasion led by Daigo’s Kraken, transforming parts of the map into bug-infested zones. Players can explore new underground hives, ride mechanical mounts, and unlock themed weapons.

A significant highlight is the collaboration with Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, bringing nostalgic skins and gear. With new Battle Pass tiers, fresh challenges, and one of the biggest patches yet (v37.00), this season promises intense action and surprises.