Fortnite Server Maintenance / Downtime v28.20 | Server Not Responding Possible Fix (February 7, 2024)

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Fortnite servers will be down and having maintenance on February 7, 2024, in preparation for the upcoming 28.20 update. The ‘Servers Not Responding’ issue is one of the more recent issues gamers have encountered in Fortnite. It’s a problem that affects players across all platforms. Participants may need help with issues that prevent them from playing this game because it is played online.

Epic Games’ Fortnite, a famous online game that can be played on various platforms, was published in 2017. Battle Royale, Creativity, and Save the World are only a few of the game’s modes, all of which are entertaining and popular with players. To win the game, you must construct structures and scavenge for weaponry.

Fortnite: Server Maintenance / Downtime in preparation for 28.20 Update

Fortnite servers will be down and also be having maintenance in preparation for the upcoming v28.20 update. We’ll update this article once the downtime has ended.

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If you’re still having trouble connecting, take a look at the instructions below.

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Servers Not Responding – Fortnite 28.20

The Servers Not Responding error implies that the servers are temporarily down or that you cannot play Fortnite due to a problem with your setup.

This error can happen on any platform. Your game becomes unplayable as soon as the problem appears on the screen, as it will not allow you to reconnect to the internet.

SERVER STATUS

Frequently, the problem is Epic Games’ fault. Servers will be taken offline on a regular basis for maintenance. Check the Epic Games Server Status website or Twitter for news on server maintenance to ensure that all services are up and running.

There’s nothing you can do if it indicates the servers are down for maintenance. You’ll have to wait until the process is completed before proceeding. This can happen for several hours or even days.

If the servers are up and running but you’re still getting the Servers not responding message, try hitting the RETRY button several times to get online. However, it is very likely to fail. Troubleshooting your network connection is the next step you should do.

RESTART / REBOOT DEVICE & ROUTER/MODEM

  • One of the simplest ways to fix many common problems is to restart your device, whether it’s a PC or a console. This procedure clears any problems that are hindering your gaming by resetting the program.
  • You should reset your router and modem to further troubleshoot your network connection. To do so, just disconnect your routers and modem, then wait at least 5 to 10 seconds before plugging them again in. When it’s okay, start Fortnite and it should be able to connect to the internet.

115 thoughts on “Fortnite Server Maintenance / Downtime v28.20 | Server Not Responding Possible Fix (February 7, 2024)”

    1. Good day, it appears that the issue is with the server; we’ll simply have to wait until the servers get back up. 🙂

      1. You would thank people would read the comments before they just start why is it not working not working not working

  1. I have tried to restart my console fortnite continues saying servers not responding I’ll try later after lunch hopefully it is just because epic is steal improving some thing to be ready to release the new chapter 3 season 2 but as we are all hoping that this is the case

    1. Good day, it appears that the Chapter 3 Season 2 Downtime will be extended until 12am GMT. Keep checking back; we’ll keep this article updated.

    1. Good day, it appears that the Chapter 3 Season 2 Downtime will be extended until 12am GMT. Keep checking back; we’ll keep this article updated.

  2. Honestly I thought it was because of my device, I tried to shut down my device and then restart – problem reoccurred.

    This is a pain man…

    Sorry to all the Fortnite addicts 😂

    1. I tried everything I tried deleting every single game on my PS5 then formatting it then I took the hard drive out then I deleted Fortnite installed Fortnite then deleted it again then installed it again waited in the queue for 1hr 42mins watching the timer, Frantically trying to get online and then I read the comments because that’s the order I do things. FDS.

  3. I tried to rest my console 3 times and i tried exiting the game countless times and it keeps poppin up this message(server not responding)can someone pls give tips

    1. Hey there, Johan. It appears that the server, not your console, is the issue. Please keep an eye out for more information. You can check it out here every now and then; we’ll keep this article updated.

    1. We anticipate that all servers will be up and running at the same time, as 12 p.m. GMT is 1 p.m. in Amsterdam. 🙂

      1. I can’t remember my fort nite epic game email. I play on my switch. How can I keep my current fortnite account And figure out my email account for epic games?

  4. Managed to get on for a few minutes, bought some vbucks, took money out of my account then said the was a v buck issue then kicked me back out with a 8min timer

  5. Its giving me a waiting in the queue with a timer. When the timer has run out it just says server not responding. Why is it doing this? Ive never experienced this before. Its annoying af

    1. Unfortunately, we are unable to assist because the servers are now down due to an unknown reason from the developers.

  6. Stephan Custer

    Yeah servers aren’t working. My wife and I both restarted our consoles. Trouble shot the network. Made sure that Fortnite updated. It’s not working. My wife is currently sitting in a 50 minute queue. I don’t get it.

    1. yeah, Some of my friends are complaining about the queue time. :/
      Some of them are actually playing right now though. -_-

  7. Does eneyone how much longer fortnight is going to be down for my lads been waiting since 8am and it’s 1.15 now so just over 5 hours this is a joke

    1. Don’t change anything just yet, I am pretty sure this is a server issue. We’ll just have to be patient for now. -_-

  8. it 1:15 uk time and i am waiting in queue for nearly a hour all we can do is try and be patience i know and understand how fustrating it is let try and see when it do as we all know most of us have been eager to see the new season and what map it will be and what challenges sooner or later our questions will have answer please try and be patience thank you

  9. it 1:15 uk time and i am waiting in queue for nearly a hour all we can do is try and be patience i know and understand how fustrating it is let try and see when it do as we all know most of us have been eager to see the new season and what map it will be and what challenges sooner or later our questions will have answer please try and be patience thank you and unfortunatly as I have read up it maybe like this till the 3rd of next month so we do hope our fortnite games can be patience

  10. Here in Canada we are having the same issue just leaves us in home screen with a timer then it ends and still don’t work inhavent heard a thing about what’s going on just sitting here waiting

    1. Hey Daniel! Unfortunately, all we can do for the time being is wait for the game’s developers to provide updates. :/

    1. Some players are actually playing Fortnite right now. PlayStation users, in particular, appear to be able to play the game already.
      But to some unlucky players, all we can do for the time being is wait for the game’s developers to provide updates.

    1. Hi ozzydog2009! The game is actually up and running right now! Just wait for your queue to finish. Enjoy!

  11. My son is playing upstairs on ps4 I can’t get in on my ps5 I’ve waited in 4 queues at this point, my wait time is now up to 4 hours, any suggestions as to how to deal with this?

  12. I just reloaded my game on xbox, now I have to wait 2 hours 40 mins after already waiting for nearly 2 hours! Why is it having such a problem 😑

  13. It worked for a wee while, played two Squads games and both teams I was in were absolutely annhiliated…was about to play the third Squards game and Fortnite crashed…I’m sure that Epic Games should be aware of the amount of player logging back in after almost 5 years of this game being up and running but they always seem to be caught off-guard. Not a very good start for Chapter 3 Season 2.

  14. Why isn’t Fortnite working? What does is mean in the que? How long will it take? Been trying all day to get onto it?

  15. Just wanted to provide a status update from EST: 1:06pm Sunday March 20, 2022. PENNSYLVANIA. currently waiting for the long queue which has 35 mins left of 45 total. Hoping for access once done. I’ll keep yas updated with whatever happens next!

  16. Cecil Williams

    Fortnite mobile app on iphone searches to put me in a game for an hour during the early morning. Does fortnite go down during 4 to 7am daily?

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