As Thursday unfolds, players anticipate a scheduled downtime and update for Fortnite on May 15, 2025. This expectation, as indicated by Epic Games in their official update schedule, often signifies the arrival of new content. However, recent developments reveal that today’s anticipated Fortnite downtime and update will not take place.
Epic Games has released a statement regarding this change:
“Update: Our v35.10 game update is now planned to release on May 16.”
While this alteration may initially seem significant, it does not disrupt the overall content flow within the game. The delay primarily affects the release of cosmetics from the Chapter 6 Season 3 Galactic Battle Pass, as the associated files will not be available until the update is implemented.
Reasons for Postponement of Fortnite’s May 15, 2025, Update
The decision to delay today’s Fortnite update is closely linked to the game’s re-entry onto iOS devices. Following Apple’s rejection of the previous submission, a new version was sent to the Apple App Review just hours ago. Because all platforms must synchronize their updates, this revision has caused a one-day postponement.
Tim Sweeney, the CEO of Epic Games, elaborated on the matter:
“Update: We need to release a weekly Fortnite update with new content this Friday, and all platforms must update simultaneously. So we have pulled the previous Fortnite version submitted to Apple App Review last Friday, and we have submitted a new version for review.”
Consequently, the v35.10 update is now slated for launch tomorrow, May 16, 2025. If all goes smoothly, Fortnite players on iOS devices will also regain access. Specific timing for the update will be announced a few hours in advance.
For those curious about the upcoming v35.10 update, early patch notes reveal several gameplay enhancements, with notable highlights including Super Styles and General Grievous. To explore these changes further, you can view the detailed patch notes.
This is the current status of Fortnite’s updates and any further changes in schedule will be communicated by Epic Games promptly.