Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 3 is just around the corner, bringing new content after a short period of server downtime.
When every season ends, the game goes into a period of downtime to allow the devs to getthe new content upand running for everyone to enjoy.
Fortnite players have been caught off-guard by this downtime’s length before, and this one should be about as long as previous stoppages.
When does Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 3 downtime begin?
The Season 2 Battle Pass tells us that the current season will end at the same time, which is when the downtime for Season 3 will begin.
Usually, a season’s launch occurs roughly at 6 am ET, but this can be subject to change if the developers decide they need more time to get everything working properly.
The exact length of the downtime for this upcoming season is hard to nail down. Thesemaintenance periods can range from a couple of hours to over 10 hours in total. It all depends on what the devs need to do.
The downtime for Chapter 5 Season 2 wasgiven an extension of 8 hours, so it could also be extended if there are issues on the server’s end.
If and when there are delays, we will update the information here to keep you informed.
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Shane Black was a Games Writer on Dexerto’s US team, specializing in Call of Duty, Apex Legends, XDefiant, Destiny, Fortnite, and first-person shooter content. He also has bylines at IGN, Dualshockers, and Gamepur.
