Fortnite's upcoming v40.30 update is scheduled for release on April 30, 2026, bringing a variety of new content to keep the experience fresh. This update follows the v40.20 patch, which introduced Act 2 of the Showdown rivalry and plenty of other features.
What to Expect from the v40.30 Update
With this update, Epic Games will likely lay the groundwork for Chapter 7 Season 2's final live event while introducing new weapons and other additions. Players can anticipate a refreshed gameplay experience as the season progresses.
Release Date and Time
The Fortnite v40.30 update goes live on April 30, 2026, at 4 AM ET / 8 AM UTC across all regions. As with previous updates, Epic Games will take servers offline for maintenance beforehand. During downtime, modes like Battle Royale, Zero Build, Reload, Fortnite OG, and LEGO Fortnite will be unavailable. Matchmaking is disabled approximately 30 minutes before servers go offline, so players should finish active sessions by then.
Regional Release Timings
- North America: Pacific Time (PT): 1:00 AM; Mountain Time (MT): 2:00 AM; Central Time (CT): 3:00 AM; Eastern Time (ET): 4:00 AM
- Europe: Greenwich Mean Time (GMT): 8:00 AM; Central European Time (CET): 9:00 AM; Eastern European Time (EET): 10:00 AM
- Asia: India Standard Time (IST): 1:30 PM; Singapore Standard Time (SGT): 4:00 PM; Japan Standard Time (JST): 5:00 PM
- Oceania: Australian Eastern Time (AEDT): 6:00 PM; New Zealand Time (NZDT): 8:00 PM
Maintenance Schedule Details
In line with previous releases, Epic Games will take servers offline for two hours ahead of the v40.30 update, with an estimated return time of 6 AM ET / 10 AM GMT. However, maintenance windows may run longer depending on patch size and complexity. To stay updated on server status, players can follow @FortniteStatus on X, which provides real-time information about when servers are back online.
This covers everything you need to know about the Fortnite v40.30 update. Stay tuned for more updates as the season continues.
