Is Fortnite down? Server downtime schedule and what's new in update 32.10 – Ice Spice but no Kicks

Fortnite will experience downtime today ahead of a new update that's set to bring the most bizarre new cosmetic to the game.

has been a compelling experience for fans of the game, both new and old. The throwback season was set to replace the OG structure of with a version of Chapter 2 that plays with its source material, introducing plenty of remixed skins and new content in the arrival of a collection of rappers, like .

There’s plenty yet to come, too, as Ice Spice and Juice WRLD are set to appear and take over their own POIs, and we can even see beyond the end of the Remix with the finally being confirmed. There’s lots to look forward to, and all of the new content is gradually drip-fed into the game via frequent updates. The next one is now officially incoming, and it’ll plunge the game into downtime in order to take effect. So, it’s time to ask – is Fortnite down? Here’s what you need to know about the Fortnite downtime.

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Fortnite down?

Fortnite server downtime will begin at 9am GMT / 4am EST / 1am PST today, Wednesday, November 13, as confirmed by

Downtime for v32.10 begins at 4 AM ET with matchmaking ending shortly beforehand. pic.twitter.com/rSpD81CHFm

— Fortnite Status (@FortniteStatus) November 12, 2024

from the @FortniteStatus account, with the downtime happening at the same time across all platforms. But, matchmaking is always disabled around 30 minutes before this time so, essentially, you won't be able to get into a new Fortnite match from 8.30am GMT / 3.0am EST / 12.30am PST.

We expect the Fortnite server downtime to last for approximately five hours, as this is how long the lasted, so don't be surprised if Fortnite is down until 2pm GMT / 9am EST / 6am PST today. But, it's always worth trying to jump back in every hour or so, as the downtime could end sooner depending on the size of the update.

What's new in Fortnite update 32.10

Once the game is live, and we don’t have to flap around worrying if Fortnite is down or not, there will, of course, be fresh content waiting for us. We don’t have any patch notes yet from Epic Games, apart from the , but the game is poised to get plenty of new content, as confirmed by the , including the arrivals of Ice Spice and Juice WRLD.

We don't know exactly when this content will drop officially, but there's always the usual selection of leakers to go to for this info, such as @ShiinaBR, who revealed in a

ICE SPICE WILL BE AVAILABLE ON NOVEMBER 14 (7PM ET) 🔥

- 2 Outfits (1,500 V-Bucks each)
- 2 Emotes (500 V-Bucks each)
- 2 Jam Tracks (Unknown Price)
- 1 Microphone (800 V-Bucks)
- FULL BUNDLE: 2,800 V-Bucks

(Information by me & @SpushFNBR) pic.twitter.com/c4mDQ4b4Tx

— Shiina (@ShiinaBR) November 12, 2024

that Ice Spice is coming to Fortnite on Thursday, November 14, and the content will include:

• 2 Outfits (1,500 V-Bucks each)
• 2 Emotes (500 V-Bucks each)
• 2 Jam Tracks (unknown Price)
• 1 Microphone (800 V-Bucks)
• Full bundle: 2,800 V-Bucks

And although there was much excitement around Kicks, the new cosmetic type that puts shoes onto existing skins, has confirmed via

We are delaying the release of Kicks in the 32.10 release while we work on a visual issue. Players will still unlock the AJ1 Black Toe Reimagined in the Remix Pass, but will be unable to equip them.

We’re working on a fix now and will let you know when Kicks will be enabled and… pic.twitter.com/0avyJgdYOr

— Fortnite Status (@FortniteStatus) November 12, 2024

that their introduction has been delayed indefinitely due to a "visual issue", although you can still unlock them, you won't be able to use them in-game, which is a major drag. There’s likely to be a lot more to expect later on, though, so keep your eyes peeled and jump into the game when you’re able to, after downtime has ended, to see the latest goodies to take advantage of.