Fortnite Chapter 7, Season 2 Showdown Release: Downtime Details Revealed

Fortnite went offline at 2 a.m. ET on March 19 as Epic Games prepared to deploy its new update. The downtime applies to version v40.00. Matchmaking ended shortly before the announced start time.

Scheduled downtime and expected return

Epic announced the maintenance window would begin at 2 AM ET (6 AM UTC). Typical updates take about two to three hours to complete. Players should expect possible delays beyond that window.

Fortnite Status posted the timing on X ahead of the update. Players can check server status on Filmogaz.com for the latest information.

What’s coming in Season 2 Showdown

The new season arrives as part of Fortnite Chapter 7. Season 2 is themed around a Showdown concept. Epic teased several high-profile character arrivals.

• Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson returns as The Foundation, a character last seen in 2022.
• Looney Tunes stars are joining the roster, including Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and Lola Bunny.
• Marvel characters will reappear. Iron Man is confirmed to return.
• Trailers show Captain America frozen by the Ice King, who also returns this season.

Promotions and marketing

The actor teased his appearance on Tuesday, hinting at an in-game arrival on March 19. Fortnite posted a promotional clip featuring him on Thursday. These moves helped build hype for the release details.

Monetization and store changes

Epic announced price adjustments for V-Bucks effective March 19. Purchase prices will rise between about 8% and 20%, depending on pack size.

At the same time, the Battle Pass V-Buck cost will decrease. The cost drops from 1,000 V-Bucks to 800 V-Bucks.

Save the World becomes free

The original Save the World mode will be free to all players starting April 16. Save the World was one of Fortnite’s earliest survival modes.

For continuous coverage of Fortnite Chapter 7 and the Season 2 Showdown release, consult Filmogaz.com. Updates may evolve during the maintenance window.