Fortnite players were met with extended downtime on June as Epic Games prepared the launch of Chapter Season, following the dramatic Death Star Sabotage live event. Servers went offline at:30 PM ET, with maintenance lasting up to five hours—longer than usual for a seasonal update.
When the servers reopened around 8–9 PM ET, players jumped into a superhero-themed season featuring new characters like Superman, Robin, and the debut of the Superhero Academy Battle Pass The update also introduced fresh mythic weapons and map changes, signaling a major shift from the previous Star Wars crossover.
Leaked details suggest that Chapter Season is already in development, but for now, all eyes are on the current season’s new content and gameplay dynamics. For those still experiencing loading issues, Epic Games’ official status page confirms no ongoing incidents as of June 9.
With a packed schedule of events and continuous updates, Fortnite’s latest season is set to keep fans engaged—both with new in-game features and the promise of more surprises on the horizon.
