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Fortnite Downtime Extended as Technical Errors Delay v36.20 Rollout

A build number mismatch forced Epic to rebuild Fortnite’s v36.20 patch, leaving servers offline with no return time announced

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Overview

  • Scheduled maintenance for patch v36.20 began at 4 AM ET on July 15 but has now surpassed the customary 2–3 hour window
  • Dataminers report the update’s build number was lower than the previous release, necessitating a fresh build to include an overlooked hotfix
  • Epic Games has not set a new server restoration time, citing the need for a full rebuild and integration of recent hotfixes
  • The delayed v36.20 update is set to launch Chapter 6 Season 3 “Super” content, featuring a Superman crossover, Fortress of Solitude POI, permanent Blitz Royale mode and the Boom Bonanza event
  • Community trackers warn that the outage could stretch to 12–15 hours, affecting players across all global regions