Unofficial status account for everything #Fortnite! Follow @fortnite-game.bsky.social for news! Unaffiliated with Epic Ran by: @vnyx.potato.engineerhttps://bsky.app/profile/fortnite-status.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/fortnite-status.bsky.social/post/3mlwgs57gss2rTo keep the rulesets similar where it makes sense - the 'no lethal fall damage' update to Zero Build now includes competitive and ranked play ahead of this weekend's tournament events. 🤸‍♂️ Zero Build comp players, drop in (literally) and let me know how this feels👇😊15 May 2026 23:01 +0000at://did:plc:etorkpic3x3buovmfdsh2ydm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlwgs57gss2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/fortnite-status.bsky.social/post/3mlw4rmf5hk2p🖥️ Fortnite made improvements to help reduce the asset streaming stutters some players have been seeing on PC. Thanks for your patience while they worked on this!15 May 2026 20:01 +0000at://did:plc:etorkpic3x3buovmfdsh2ydm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlw4rmf5hk2phttps://bsky.app/profile/fortnite-status.bsky.social/post/3mlvyi4scqs26🔧 The Overdrive Pulse Rifle was firing a liiitle too fast, so they’ve dialed back its fire rate a bit to keep things more balanced.15 May 2026 18:44 +0000at://did:plc:etorkpic3x3buovmfdsh2ydm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlvyi4scqs26https://bsky.app/profile/fortnite-status.bsky.social/post/3mlr7t3d7as2mAnswer the call and jump in tomorrow for the latest Zero Build changes in Battle Royale! Downtime for v40.40 begins at 4 AM ET (8 AM UTC) with matchmaking ending shortly beforehand: status.epicgames.com [contains quote post or other embedded content]13 May 2026 21:13 +0000at://did:plc:etorkpic3x3buovmfdsh2ydm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlr7t3d7as2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/fortnite-status.bsky.social/post/3mllwrwi7xk25🗡️ Fortnite has adjusted the Reforged Infinity Blade to deal more damage. You can now shing shing & eliminate someone in two swings!11 May 2026 18:48 +0000at://did:plc:etorkpic3x3buovmfdsh2ydm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mllwrwi7xk25https://bsky.app/profile/fortnite-status.bsky.social/post/3mlj7b4ngk223⚠️ Fortnite disabled Shoulder Riding while they investigate an issue affecting gameplay.10 May 2026 16:41 +0000at://did:plc:etorkpic3x3buovmfdsh2ydm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlj7b4ngk223https://bsky.app/profile/fortnite-status.bsky.social/post/3mknzmwm7ms2y📢 Downtime for v40.30 begins at 4 AM ET (8 AM UTC) with matchmaking ending shortly beforehand: status.epicgames.com29 Apr 2026 21:19 +0000at://did:plc:etorkpic3x3buovmfdsh2ydm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mknzmwm7ms2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/fortnite-status.bsky.social/post/3mk37wp4nds2z🎮 Fortnite is aware of an issue where some Xbox players may encounter an error ESP-INIT-001. They are actively looking into it, and I’ll provide an update as soon as I have more information.22 Apr 2026 09:51 +0000at://did:plc:etorkpic3x3buovmfdsh2ydm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk37wp4nds2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/fortnite-status.bsky.social/post/3mjpskiaw222o✅Matchmaking errors are fixed - you can jump into a game again without issue. Fortnite is monitoring game servers to make sure everything returns to normal.17 Apr 2026 20:52 +0000at://did:plc:etorkpic3x3buovmfdsh2ydm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjpskiaw222ohttps://bsky.app/profile/fortnite-status.bsky.social/post/3mjmqbna5fc23🎁 Fortnite is working to fix an issue with the Save the World Twitch Drop rewards not being properly granted to eligible players. I’ll let you know once the missing rewards have been delivered.16 Apr 2026 15:33 +0000at://did:plc:etorkpic3x3buovmfdsh2ydm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjmqbna5fc23https://bsky.app/profile/fortnite-status.bsky.social/post/3mjmakpf4pk2n• SAVE THE WORLD IS FREE! • Fortnite Save the World is officially free-to-play, welcoming more players into the fight - including on Nintendo Switch 2. Everyone who pre-registered on the website before April 16 will receive all unlocked community rewards!16 Apr 2026 10:52 +0000at://did:plc:etorkpic3x3buovmfdsh2ydm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjmakpf4pk2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/fortnite-status.bsky.social/post/3mjks3bmx5k2m‼️ Showdown Act 2 begins. Save the World goes free-to-play. Downtime for v40.20 begins at 4 AM ET (8 AM UTC) with matchmaking ending shortly beforehand: status.epicgames.com15 Apr 2026 21:00 +0000at://did:plc:etorkpic3x3buovmfdsh2ydm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjks3bmx5k2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/fortnite-status.bsky.social/post/3mji2cr4rtk2a✨Outfits that were appearing too shiny, too dark, or not shaded properly are returned to normal in this week's v40.20 update!14 Apr 2026 18:50 +0000at://did:plc:etorkpic3x3buovmfdsh2ydm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mji2cr4rtk2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/fortnite-status.bsky.social/post/3mj2txdhsvs2a⚠️Some players may notice that Arena Boxfights is temporarily showing as unavailable. Fortnite is on it and working to bring it back as quickly as they can.09 Apr 2026 12:51 +0000at://did:plc:etorkpic3x3buovmfdsh2ydm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj2txdhsvs2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/fortnite-status.bsky.social/post/3mirxzf4brc2m📅 Fortnite cancelled the OCE Console Zero Build Cup due to a local issue with players connecting. This event will be rescheduled at a later date - details will be in the Compete tab and replied here when I have a new date.06 Apr 2026 00:10 +0000at://did:plc:etorkpic3x3buovmfdsh2ydm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mirxzf4brc2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/fortnite-status.bsky.social/post/3mip5j4akqc2iBattle Royale Zero Build’s power hour didn’t start on time with all April Fools enabled. Fortnite turned it all on shortly after and extended the window - and they’ll make sure the rerun at 9:30 PM ET is fixed. ✅04 Apr 2026 21:10 +0000at://did:plc:etorkpic3x3buovmfdsh2ydm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mip5j4akqc2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/fortnite-status.bsky.social/post/3mikj67roks2ySave the World is going free soon, so I think it’s the time of year again where I shout out @stwcontent.bsky.social for showcasing all things Save the World! ❤️ Give them a follow! (quoted post is status stuff) [contains quote post or other embedded content]03 Apr 2026 00:56 +0000at://did:plc:etorkpic3x3buovmfdsh2ydm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mikj67roks2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/fortnite-status.bsky.social/post/3mikj2xvtbs2yHey OGs! Fortnite has been keeping a close eye on reports of bugs or inconsistencies surfaced by the community and wanted to share an update on what’s been fixed or what’s coming soon. Take a look at what they’re tracking below: ( 🧵 )03 Apr 2026 00:54 +0000at://did:plc:etorkpic3x3buovmfdsh2ydm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mikj2xvtbs2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/fortnite-status.bsky.social/post/3mihxrkbkxk2sback to regular posting no more april fools here02 Apr 2026 00:39 +0000at://did:plc:etorkpic3x3buovmfdsh2ydm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mihxrkbkxk2shttps://bsky.app/profile/fortnite-status.bsky.social/post/3mih4vsrll22gNo fools gold here - Bars have been significantly increased in Reload 📈01 Apr 2026 16:38 +0000at://did:plc:etorkpic3x3buovmfdsh2ydm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mih4vsrll22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/fortnite-status.bsky.social/post/3mih27dnv7c2g👋 Welcome to the Fork Knife Status Resort! 🌴 Enjoy nice refreshments by the fire! 🏨 Our hotels have a beautiful view! 🏐 Participate in resort-wide events! 🚨 don’t check the basement 🍔 Our food is rated 5 stars! 🚨 don’t check the basement 🚨 don’t check the basement Owned by @vnyx.potato.engineer!01 Apr 2026 15:50 +0000at://did:plc:etorkpic3x3buovmfdsh2ydm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mih27dnv7c2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/fortnite-status.bsky.social/post/3migncmmz4c25🚨 Fortnite is shutting down more modes today due to the amount of employees laid off. They are deeply sorry for this, but with this change, it will hopefully push their focus towards Battle Royale instead. #Fortnite01 Apr 2026 11:59 +0000at://did:plc:etorkpic3x3buovmfdsh2ydm/app.bsky.feed.post/3migncmmz4c25https://bsky.app/profile/fortnite-status.bsky.social/post/3migm4zqq6k25🛠️ Fortnite is working to fix the Showdown unlocks no longer appearing in the loot pool, and Showdown progress not populating on the tab. Players’ Showdown contributions have not been reset - I’ll update you again once this has been restored.01 Apr 2026 11:38 +0000at://did:plc:etorkpic3x3buovmfdsh2ydm/app.bsky.feed.post/3migm4zqq6k25https://bsky.app/profile/fortnite-status.bsky.social/post/3micdubddsk2bShowdown Sixteen multipliers are live! #TeamIceKing teams won 5 games #TeamFoundation teams won 7 games [contains quote post or other embedded content]30 Mar 2026 18:59 +0000at://did:plc:etorkpic3x3buovmfdsh2ydm/app.bsky.feed.post/3micdubddsk2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/fortnite-status.bsky.social/post/3mi4uyjjqqs2bthis account is made by a minor fyi 🙄🙄28 Mar 2026 14:50 +0000at://did:plc:etorkpic3x3buovmfdsh2ydm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi4uyjjqqs2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/fortnite-status.bsky.social/post/3mhztyc5wrs27The Soft Roller Pickaxe will be granted on Monday for everyone who gets a Victory Royale in BR this weekend! [contains quote post or other embedded content]27 Mar 2026 09:54 +0000at://did:plc:etorkpic3x3buovmfdsh2ydm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhztyc5wrs27https://bsky.app/profile/fortnite-status.bsky.social/post/3mhsvvxa57s2k🚨 DISABLING MODES! 🚨 Fortnite has built a lot of Fortnite modes, and in some cases they’ve failed to build something awesome enough to attract and retain a large player base. They are going to shut these modes down on the schedules outlined below - and are grateful for everyone who played. ( 🧵 )24 Mar 2026 15:40 +0000at://did:plc:etorkpic3x3buovmfdsh2ydm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhsvvxa57s2khttps://bsky.app/profile/fortnite-status.bsky.social/post/3mhluozb5pk2i📢 Players who have unlocked ranked rewards, like the Felinos Outfit set, by completing Ranked quests may see the item missing from their Locker. This will be resolved Monday and any missing items restored.21 Mar 2026 20:29 +0000at://did:plc:etorkpic3x3buovmfdsh2ydm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhluozb5pk2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/fortnite-status.bsky.social/post/3mhlenyjsbc2c🛍️ Fortnite is investigating an issue on Xbox causing some V-Bucks and item bundles to not appear in the Shop.21 Mar 2026 15:42 +0000at://did:plc:etorkpic3x3buovmfdsh2ydm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhlenyjsbc2chttps://bsky.app/profile/fortnite-status.bsky.social/post/3mhjqnoq5yc2a✅ A new ~2 GB patch is available on PC, Xbox, PlayStation, and Android to resolve several stability issues. This patch will be released for iOS, Google Play, and Switch as soon as we can next week. * This patch may be larger for some PC players, which is being investigating now.21 Mar 2026 00:12 +0000at://did:plc:etorkpic3x3buovmfdsh2ydm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhjqnoq5yc2a