Almost a month has passed since the launch of patch v36.10 for Fortnite. This update signifies not only the beginning of the summer season but also the summer break for Epic Games employees. Over the past few weeks, there has been a consistent flow of content based on prior scheduling; however, many players are now eager for more frequent updates and new quests.

With Epic Games employees returning to work, fans can anticipate a return to the regular patch schedule that makes Fortnite an engaging live service experience. A new update is expected soon, and players will find information regarding the start and end of downtime for version 36.20 in this article.

When Will Downtime Begin for Patch v36.20?

Now that Epic Games staff have concluded their summer break, players can look forward to bi-weekly updates for Fortnite. While the availability of patch 36.20 on July 15 was previously announced, the exact timing for the downtime had not been specified. Epic Games has reported that downtime for Fortnite patch v36.20 will commence at 4 AM ET on July 15.

Players should note that matchmaking will be disabled approximately 30 minutes prior to this, meaning they can join their final match around 3:30 AM ET to prevent any unfinished games when the servers go offline.

When Are Fortnite Servers Expected to Be Back Online?

When Will Downtime Conclude in Fortnite?

As this is not an end-of-season patch, significant delays are not anticipated. However, given the extended period since the last update, players may experience downtimes longer than usual.

It is expected that downtime will wrap up and Fortnite servers will be operational again by approximately 6 AM, or potentially by around 8 AM at the latest, which would be two to four hours following the downtime initiation.