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Fortnite v37.20 was supposed to come out yesterday, but Epic Games has delayed it one more day. The gaming studio officially confirmed that Fortnite will undergo scheduled maintenance for the highly anticipated v37.20 update on Wednesday, September 10. in their X (Twitter) update.
According to the Epic Games Public Status page, servers will be offline from 08:00 to 12:00 UTC ( 1 to 5 PM Pakistan Time), which means players can expect roughly four hours of downtime. Matchmaking will stop about 30 minutes before the start of maintenance, so plan your final matches accordingly.
Global Downtime Schedule
⏰ A game update will be released tomorrow!
Downtime for v37.20 begins at 4 AM ET with matchmaking ending shortly beforehand.
— Fortnite Status (@FortniteStatus) September 9, 2025
Here’s how the downtime aligns with local time zones:
- Pakistan Standard Time (PST): Servers will be down at 1 PM.
Eastern Time (EDT): Servers go down at 4 AM, with matchmaking disabled shortly before. - Pacific Time (PDT): The downtime starts at 1 AM, making it a late-night update for U.S. West Coast players.
- British Summer Time (BST): Begins at 9 AM, with services likely returning around 1 PM BST.
- Other Regions: Convert from the 08:00 to 12:00 UTC window to match your local time zone.
Players can expect servers to be fully operational again by 12 PM UTC, though in some past updates like v37.10 and v36.30, Epic restored services slightly earlier than scheduled.
What to Expect from v37.20
While Epic Games has not released a full changelog, early community reports and Trello board updates hint that v37.20 will primarily address bugs and stability issues rather than adding major new content.
Key fixes are expected to include inventory scrolling glitches, shotgun inconsistency issues, and other quality of life improvements. However, fans are hopeful Epic might sneak in small balance changes or limited time events as the season moves forward.
Why v37.20 Update Matters
Scheduled downtime is never fun, but it plays a crucial role in keeping Fortnite smooth and secure. Major patches like v37.20 ensure the game remains optimized, reduce server instability, and address exploits that can ruin competitive balance. For players, the downtime can be an opportunity to take a break, schedule updates, or prep squads for when servers go live again.
With Fortnite’s ever evolving content cycles, staying updated on downtime schedules is key to jumping back in as soon as the servers are restored, especially if new cosmetics, challenges, or XP opportunities are introduced.
