The new Fortnite Avengers update is being released on April 25 and will require server downtime.
Epic Games has announced their maintenance schedule, revealing that they will start the patching process early.
The dev team have been teasing the new Avengers Endgame event all week, which is set to start tomorrow.
This will include new skins for gamers to unlock, as well the return of Thanos and the Infinty Gauntlet.
That much come be deduced from the special outfits posted online and Epic Games’ latest Twitter message.
It also confirms that the Fortnite update process will begin at around 10am, BST, or 5am EST, if you live in the United States.
“*Snap* Balance will be restored. Downtime for the v8.50 update starts tomorrow, April 25 at 5AM ET(0900 UTC),” a message from Epic Games confirms.
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Fortnite Server Downtime will begin at 10am in the UK and will probably last an extended period of time.
Epic Games never really provide an estimation on how longer server will be offline, so fans should be ready for plenty of disruption.
The good news is that when downtime begins, Epic Games will release the patch notes for Fortnite update 8.50.
This will contain all the information on the new Avengers endgame content and how fans can unlock it.
While the teasers could be hinting at new skins, it’s also possible that players will be able to transform into these Marvel characters as part of the LTM.
Indeed, it could be an expanded version of the Thanos event, which saw players hunt for the Infinity Gauntlet.
Finding the Infinity Gauntlet would transform players into Avengers Endgame villain Thanos.
Epic Games confirmed at the time that the Marvel and Fortnite mash-up was something that both companies were eager to engage in.
A message from Epic at the time explains: “This collaboration started as a simple phone conversation between Epic and Marvel over a mutual appreciation for Fortnite and Avengers.
“We worked closely over the following weeks to bring these two worlds together and landed on the Limited Time Mashup, Infinity Gauntlet.
“When we saw the movie last weekend, which was incredible, we were even more excited.
“This is a collaborative experiment between friends from start to finish. Jump in tomorrow, play and experience Fortnite x Avengers.
“It’s unlike anything we’ve done before, and we want to know what you think!”
Fans are hoping that the Fortnite Avengers Endgame event will be even bigger, offering fans the chance to play at Thanos and unlock new content.
A list of challenges for week 9 has leaked online, suggesting that standard Battle Pass content will be going live tomorrow.
The Fortnite week 9 challenges will become active in the season 8 Battle Pass at 3.30pm UK time on Thursday, April 25.
One of the most eye-catching Fortnite week 9 challenges will allegedly including searching between a mysterious hatch, a giant rock lady and a precious flatbed.
Fans will have to wait until Fortnite update 8.50 is released before they discover all the secrets being planned.