Fortnite downtime for update 37.50 and early patch notes
The Fortnite downtime for update 37.50 is fast approaching, and we've got all the information you need to know about when the game will be back online
Fortnite enthusiasts, get ready for a spooky surprise as the second of two Fortnitemares updates is about to drop.
The forthcoming Fortnite update promises a wealth of horrors and is the final set of files needed to fully launch Fortnitemares. Just last week, the first of the two Fortnitemares updates unveiled the K-Pop Demon Hunters, Huntr/x, and their demon-led spin on the classic Horde Rush mode, leaving players craving more.
Great news, update 37.50 is on its way, carrying with it new Fortnite 2025 skins, including the eagerly awaited Scooby-Doo and Terrifier crossovers. There's a lot to anticipate in the new update, and luckily, the wait won't be long as Fortnite downtime is rapidly approaching. The news comes as Fortnitemares 2025 leaks reveal terrifying new skins, loot and spooky surprises.
But when exactly will it arrive, and when can we expect to be back in the game?
Here's what you need to know about the upcoming Fortnite downtime
The Fortnite downtime for update 37.50 is slated to begin at 1am PDT / 4am EDT / 9am BST on Thursday, October 9, as officially declared by a tweet from @FortniteStatus.
Matchmaking will be disabled thirty minutes before this time, allowing you to complete your game if you're already in one.
Given that update 37.40 and update 37.31 lasted between an hour and a half and two hours, we can expect the game to be live again around 3am PDT / 6am EDT / 11am BST.
Fortnite early patch notes
The top method to catch a glimpse of upcoming Fortnite content is by visiting the Fortnite community Trello board, where Epic Games developers provide players with updates on the glitches they're addressing.
This round, there are just two patches labeled as "Fixed in Next Game Update", which relate to Battle Royale and other shooting modes:.
It's not an extensive roster, but it provides us with a clear picture of the modifications we can anticipate in the game.
We'll certainly welcome it, particularly with the wave of cosmetics scheduled to drop with Fortnitemares 2025.