Scheduled server downtime is coming to Fortnite on Tuesday, July 15th as Epic Games rolls out the v36.20 update. With less than a month left before the end of Chapter 6 Season 3, this will likely be one of the last major content updates we’ll see before the conclusion on August 7th.
Notable Fortnite leakers have reported that this event will bring Chapter 6 Season 4 leaks among the slew of content that is set to release. We’ll fill you in on when you can expect Fortnite servers to go down along with everything you can expect in the v36.20 update.
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The Fortnite servers will go down at 4 AM ET according to the official Fortnite Status social media. Below is a list of the server downtime by time zone:
Here is the official statement from @FortniteStatus:
“Downtime for v36.20 begins at 4 AM ET with matchmaking ending shortly beforehand.”
– @FortniteStatus on X
Built for battle. Driven by justice.
Downtime for v36.20 begins at 4 AM ET with matchmaking ending shortly beforehand. pic.twitter.com/lhNr7cBlG4
— Fortnite Status (@FortniteStatus) July 14, 2025
Epic Games has not yet announced when matchmaking will end, but it is safe to assume that matchmaking will shut down at approximately 12:30 AM ET, giving a 30 minute window for matches to conclude before server maintenance begins.
One of the few confirmed features coming in v36.20 is the Boon Bonanza event within Blitz Royale. During this event, you can log into the game between July 15-29 to earn the free Blitz Axe to pair with the new slate of Blitz Royale cosmetics.
Check out what’s coming every week in Blitz Royale, next up: Boon Bonanza!
Plus, log in July 15 – 29 and you’ll be granted the Blitz Axe to complete your golden drip 😎 pic.twitter.com/wMSPx95c6c
— Fortnite (@Fortnite) July 14, 2025
During the Boon Bonanza event, each week will have its own theming and storyline:
The Blitz Boss Rises event will coincide with the end of Chapter 6 Season 3 which could bring another major event on the island. The v36.20 update should give us more insight into this season’s conclusion.
While there hasn’t been many features confirmed for v36.20, many notable leakers have brought forth content that is slated to be brought into the game during the July 15th downtime. Here is a list of some notable features that will likely be included in the v36.20 update (courtesy of @ShiinaBR on X):
WHAT TO EXPECT IN TOMORROW’S UPDATE 🔥
– New Surprise Collaborations
– Live Event Files (OG Rocket Launch)
– FREE Collab Car (Batmobile, Fantasticar?)
– FREE Pickaxe just for logging in
– Possible deadmau5 collaboration
– Fortress of Solitude POI added
– New Luminary Hypatia… pic.twitter.com/ZRLkMHBajR
— Shiina (@ShiinaBR) July 14, 2025
Chapter 6 Season 4 will be here in just a few short weeks which means we are gearing up for the conclusion of Season 3. The live event easter eggs that are included in the v36.20 update may give us incredible insight into the theming of Chapter 6 Season 4 which could drastically change the island once again.
As we have seen with the Chapter 6 Star Wars mini-season, a single update can completely change Fortnite gameplay with the vaulting/release of powerful weapons. If confirmed, the Fortress of Solitude POI could drastically shake up landing strategies for top players while the new items and content will bring creators back to the game.