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A brand-new patch update forFortnitewill be deployed later today (July 26th), asEpic Gamesreturn from summer break to bring players a brand-new collaboration with Futurama. Sadly, this also means that the game’s servers will be taken offline for an extended period of time as Epic prepares for the release of the v25.20 patch.
During Fortnite’s server downtime today, players will be prompted to download a small patch before they can continue playing. The update will be released for all supported platforms, which include PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S|X, Android devices, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
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If you’re eager to find out all the details on today’s Fortnite update, we’ve got the full server maintenance schedule and official patch notes below.
Fortnite Servers Down Today For Update v25.20
Epic Games has confirmed via the officialFortnite Status Twitter accountthat the game’s servers will be taken offline at4AM ET / 9AM BST on Wednesday, July 26th.Matchmaking will be disabled 30 minutes beforehand, but players already in a game will be able to continue playing until the aforementioned time.
There’s no word on exactly how long Fortnite servers will be down, but maintenance usually lasts between 1 and 2 hours for new Fortnite updates.
Fortnite Update 3.96 Patch Notes For v25.20
Don’t let the Island’s ancient center stop you from embracing the future: Bender, Fry, and Leela Outfits crash in from New New York! Not only are these three Outfits available now in the Item Shop, but players can also findBender’s Shiny Metal Raygunin battle.
BENDER, FRY, AND LEELA OUTFITS
Three new Outfits (and matching accessories) are available now in the Item Shop:
BENDER BENDING RODRÍGUEZ OUTFIT AND ACCESSORIES
The Bender Bending Rodríguez Outfit includes theUniverse 1 Benderalt Style and theBen Rodríguez Back Bling. TheUnbendable Girder Pickaxeis available in the Shop too!
PHILIP J. FRY OUTFIT AND ACCESSORIES
This Outfit includes theUniverse 1 Fryalt Style andHypnotoad Back Bling. Also available in the Shop, harvest with theGiant Nutcracker Pickaxe.
TURANGA LEELA OUTFIT AND ACCESSORIES
The Turanga Leela Outfit includes theUniverse 1 Leelaalt Style andNibbler Back Bling. TheSolid Gold Fiddle Pickaxeis also available in the Shop!
PLANET EXPRESS SHIP GLIDER AND ZOIDBERG SCUTTLE EMOTE
There are more accessories to pair with the Outfits! Check out thePlanet Express Ship GliderandZoidberg Scuttle Emotein the Item Shop.
BENDER’S SHINY METAL RAYGUN
On the Island ‘til v25.30, Bender’s Shiny Metal Raygun can be found from the ground, or from Bender himself if you have the Bars. Fire an infinite supply of plasma with this weapon — but be careful because it’ll overheat and need to cool down if you fire too much at once!
MORE IN V25.20: MAMMOTH PISTOL
Like an ancient beast, the newMammoth Pistolis big and powerful and at home in the Wilds. It’s a large-caliber, single-shot pistol that uses heavy ammo, meaning it’ll deliver a crushing blow if you land a shot!
Mammoth Pistols can be found not only in the Wilds but across the whole Island. Get one from the
ground, Chests, Holo-Chests, or a flying drone.
AUGMENT YOUR PISTOL GAME
Timely for the Mammoth Pistol’s unleashing, v25.20 brings thePistol RecycleReality Augment! Activate this new Reality Augment and your Pistol shots will have a chance to cost 0 ammo.
Alongside Pistol Recycle, theDesperate ReloadReality Augment has been unvaulted! With this Reality Augment, your Pistols will reload faster when reloaded with an empty clip.
MORE HOPE WITH A SCOPE
In addition to the Pistol-related Reality Augments,Scoped Salvomakes its debut in v25.20! Activate Scoped Salvo for your scoped weapons to have increased damage (but a decreased fire rate).
LEVER ACTION SHOTGUN UNVAULTED
Turn the battle back to your direction with theLever Action Shotgun! This unvaulted weapon can be found from the ground, regular and Rare Chests, Holo-Chests, a flying drone, or claiming a POI.
To accommodate the return of the Lever Action Shotgun, the Maven Auto Shotgun is now currently only obtainable from Characters.
FLARE GUN NOTE
Note: When the Firework Flare Gun was vaulted at the end of Summer Escape, the regular Flare Gun stayed vaulted. The Flare Gun remains vaulted in v25.20.
COMPETITIVE NOTES
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