The Fortnite update v34.40 is set to create a buzz among players with its scheduled downtime and anticipated go-live timeframe. Today, April 22, 2025, the server downtime will commence at 4 AM Eastern Time, concluding at 8 AM Eastern Time.
This update is particularly exciting due to the collaboration with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT), which will introduce a variety of new cosmetics. While this partnership is a major highlight, further content details remain sparse, so players can expect the spotlight to be on this unique crossover.
This article offers a comprehensive countdown for the Fortnite update downtime and outlines when players can expect to jump back into the game.
Fortnite Update (v34.40) Downtime Countdown: Global Time Zones
North America and Europe
For most players in the United States, the Fortnite downtime will begin in the early hours of the morning, while European players will also experience an early start. Here’s a breakdown of the downtime timings:
- 1:00 AM Pacific Time (PT)
- 3:00 AM Central Time (CT)
- 4:00 AM Eastern Time (ET)
- 8:00 AM Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
- 9:00 AM Central European Time (CET)
- 10:00 AM Eastern European Time (EET)
Asia and Australia
In Asia, the scheduled downtime for the Fortnite update will start in the afternoon, while areas in Australia will see it beginning in the late evening. Here are the local timings:
- 1:00 PM Pakistan Standard Time (PKT)
- 1:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST)
- 4:00 PM Singapore Time (SGT)
- 5:00 PM Japan Standard Time (JST)
- 6:00 PM Australian Eastern Time (AET)
- 9:00 PM Samoa Standard Time (SST)
Fortnite Update (v34.40) Release Countdown: Global Time Zones
North America and Europe
Once the downtime concludes, players across North America will find themselves able to jump back into Fortnite during the early morning hours. Conversely, gamers in Europe will experience gameplay accessibility in the afternoon. The anticipated server launch times are as follows:
- 5:00 AM Pacific Time (PT)
- 7:00 AM Central Time (CT)
- 8:00 AM Eastern Time (ET)
- 12:00 PM Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
- 1:00 PM Central European Time (CET)
- 2:00 PM Eastern European Time (EET)
Asia and Australia
In Asia, players will have access to the game by early evening, while those in Japan and Australia can expect to join the fun late at night. Notably, players in Samoa Standard Time will only be able to access the game on April 23, 2025. Here are their respective timings:
- 5:00 PM Pakistan Standard Time (PKT)
- 5:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST)
- 8:00 PM Singapore Time (SGT)
- 9:00 PM Japan Standard Time (JST)
- 10:00 PM Australian Eastern Time (AET)
- 1:00 AM Samoa Standard Time (SST) (April 23, 2025)
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