Fortnite Reload maintenance and downtime guide

Fortnite Reload is a brand new game mode for Epic Games’ battle royale title. It allows a squad of four players to drop into a game and fight for survival, making it one of the most action-packed experiences in the game. However, before it goes live, there’s going to be some downtime.

Fortnite‘s downtimes and server maintenance times are well-known for lasting longer than expected. Almost every time a new season is released, the downtime and maintenance run over when it was originally meant to end before server queues ensure only a few fans get into the game on release day. Fortnite Reload is just a new game mode, but I suspect it’s so highly anticipated that we’ll see a similar situation unfold.

When does the maintenance and downtime for Fortnite Reload start and end?

The server maintenance and downtime for Fortnite Reload began in the early hours of June 22, 2024, and ended at about 2 AM PT. The official Fortnite Status account on Twitter has now confirmed that the maintenance should be over.

This means that the game mode should go live after the first concert of the day. However, Fortnite‘s new game modes and seasons don’t always launch smoothly. If additional downtime and maintenance are required, I’ll update this article with the information we’re given.

When will Fortnite Reload be released?

According to the official Fortnite Twitter account, Fortnite Reload should be live on June 22, 2024, after the first in-game concert has finished at roughly 2 PM ET. This means you must jump into the game before 2 PM ET and then watch the concert event. When it’s over and you’ve been booted back to the main menu, you should see Fortnite Reload as a new game mode you can play.

What is Fortnite Reload?

Fortnite Reload is a game mode in Fortnite in which ten squads of four players each drop onto the map and battle it out for a Victory Royale. It’s sure to be far more chaotic than a standard match, especially with free PS Plus multiplayer available on the game’s launch weekend. However, it also allows more friends to coordinate and work together, similar to how they can in Rainbow Six Siege or Call of Duty.

Players will have revive timers for most of the match, though they’ll be removed as it comes to a close in the final few storm circles. Squads can revive each other or lower their revive timers by killing other players.

I’m looking forward to being able to matchmake with three other players, drop onto the map, and immediately hop into a car to pick them all up. I can’t imagine anything better, especially with a new map and much more to explore alongside the game mode.