When does Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 3 downtime begin?

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 get the new content up and 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.

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When does Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 3 downtime begin?

Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 3 downtime will begin on May 24, 2024, at 2 am ET when maintenance for v30.00 goes on the servers.

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.

How long is Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 3 downtime?

The exact length of the downtime for this upcoming season is hard to nail down. These maintenance 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 was given 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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