Fortnite servers down: New update to go LIVE with Hand Cannon and Battle Pass

Fortnite Servers are being taken offline today to make way for a new patch.

This update will be launching following the scheduled maintenance, which doesn’t currently have a listed end time.

It’s safe to say that Fortnite will probably be offline for at least an hour, although it could be longer, depending on the size of the update.

Online games will be shut off at around 8:35am, GMT, with maintenance beginning at 9am.

As confirmed by Epic Games earlier today, patch notes will be posted as soon as downtime begins.

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We already know that there will be plenty of changes being made to how the building mechanics work.

And Epic have also confirmed that they will be adding the new Hand Cannon weapon to the game today too.

The update will also end Season 2 and begin Season 3 for Fortnite fans.

This will also mean the launch of a new Battle Pass, which will include plenty of new loot to collect.

Fortnite developers are also adding a new cosmetic for the back of players, something they are calling Back Bling.

For those who want to know more, here’s the lowdown from Epic, who write: “It’s a brand new cosmetic slot in your locker that lets you customize the back torso of any outfit.

“You can acquire Back Bling from the store or Battle Pass to permanently own and turn on and off as you wish!

“Wait, the Raptor outfit already includes a backpack. Can I swap his backpack for a new Back Bling item? Is the Raptor backpack now a Back Bling item I can wear on other outfits?

“Yes! Raptor’s backpack now becomes equippable Back Bling in your locker in 3.0.

“You can choose to use his default as your Back Bling or use any of the other Back Blings that you may acquire from the Battle Pass or the Store.”

Epic have confirmed that the Season 3 Battle Pass will be 950 V-Bucks, and will include a total of 100 tiers, with Space being the theme.

They have also revealed that Fortnite will not be offering the Battle Pass as a real money purchase, although V-Bucks can still be bought from online stores.

Each tier can be purchased for 150 V-Bucks, which can be earned by completing PvE Challenges, Weekly Quests and by logging into the game.

Any V-Bucks earned/bought in Save the World or Battle Royale can be spent in the other game modes.


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