Gamers worldwide were left frustrated on March 29, 2025, as Fortnite experienced unexpected downtime that made matchmaking and game selection impossible. The good news? The issue has now been resolved, and servers are back online.
Reports began flooding platforms like Downdetector early Friday morning, peaking at over 11,000 outage complaints. Players found themselves unable to access game modes in the Discovery tab, effectively locking them out of gameplay during Fortnite OG Chapter 1 Season 3.
What Caused the Fortnite Outage?
According to a statement from Epic Games, the issue stemmed from an error that prevented players from matching into games or selecting game modes from the lobby. Despite the Fortnite launcher and in-game store functioning normally, the actual play experience was inaccessible.
The timing couldn’t have been worse—on a weekend with many users eager to dive into the latest update. Epic’s Fortnite Status team acknowledged the problem and assured fans they were working on a fix.
Epic Games Fixes the Problem—Servers Are Live Again
By 1 AM PT on March 29, Epic confirmed that the matchmaking and Discover lobby issues were fully resolved. Players can now resume their games and explore everything Fortnite’s latest update has to offer.
The OCE Division Cup Final, which was impacted by the outage, has been postponed, though a new date has not yet been announced.
How to Stay Updated on Fortnite Server Status
If you’re unsure whether Fortnite is down in the future, Epic recommends checking their official server status page or the Fortnite Status Twitter/X account for real-time updates.
Some minor bugs from the March 25 update, including missing audio and abnormal server tick rates in Creative and UEFN islands, were previously reported but have also been patched.
Will Players Get Compensation?
While there’s no official announcement yet, Epic Games has historically offered XP boosts or in-game freebies after similar issues to placate the player base.
For now, Fortnite fans can relax—the game is back online, and matchmaking is fully functional. Just in time to enjoy the latest updates and gear up for the upcoming Mortal Kombat collaboration.