The Fortnite servers are currently undergoing scheduled maintenance for update 37.51. Downtime began around 4:00 AM ET (08:00 UTC) and is expected to last roughly 1.5 to 2.5 hours, with matchmaking disabled during the lead‑up and servers returning online once maintenance completes. For real-time status, Epic Games’ official status channel is the most reliable source and will post when servers are fully back up.