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Is Fortnite Down? Server Status and v43.00 Update Issues (Nov 2026)

Short answer: To check if Fortnite is down, use the Epic Games Public Status page and @FortniteStatus on X. The v43.00 update downtime ran on November 1, 2026 and Epic marked it completed at 08:12 UTC; as of November 2 the status page shows Fortnite operational, while Epic is still investigating some v43.00 bugs.

TL;DR: quick fix

Check if Fortnite is down for everyone.
If your Toggle Inventory or Toggle Map keybinds stopped working after v43.00, rebind them in the Lobby: Epic says changes made in the Lobby work right away, while a rebind made mid-match only applies from the next match.
Make sure you have the latest Fortnite update and the latest system update for your console or device; Epic says Fortnite updates often include bug fixes.

Is Fortnite down?

Before you change settings, check Epic Games Public Status. If there's an outage, wait it out.

How to fix it: step by step

Check whether Fortnite is down for everyone: look at status.epicgames.com (Login, Matchmaking, Game Services) and @FortniteStatus on X before changing anything on your device.
If your Toggle Inventory or Toggle Map keybinds stopped working after v43.00, rebind them in the Lobby: Epic says changes made in the Lobby work right away, while a rebind made mid-match only applies from the next match.
Make sure you have the latest Fortnite update and the latest system update for your console or device; Epic says Fortnite updates often include bug fixes.
Look up the exact error message in the Epic Games Help Center search, and check the Fortnite Community Issues page or @FortniteStatus for known issues and workarounds.
If you can't log in or matchmake but the status page is green, restart your modem or router, then try a public DNS. Epic's DNS guide uses Google Public DNS: primary 8.8.8.8 and secondary 8.8.4.4.
On console, if Fortnite crashes or freezes, clear the console cache, reinstall Fortnite, and fully power cycle the console, per Epic's console troubleshooting guide. If it still fails, contact PlayStation, Xbox or Nintendo support.

FAQ

Is Fortnite down right now?

Check status.epicgames.com. When we checked on November 2, 2026, Epic listed all Fortnite services (including Login, Matchmaking, Game Services, Parties and Voice Chat) as operational.

When was the Fortnite v43.00 downtime?

Epic scheduled it for November 1, 2026 at 1 AM ET (5 AM UTC), with matchmaking disabled 30 minutes prior. The status page marked the maintenance completed at 08:12 UTC on November 1.

Why is my Fortnite movement or keybind acting weird after the update?

@FortniteStatus said on November 1 it is investigating an issue where the Toggle Inventory and Toggle Map keybinds aren't responding or can't be rebound (workaround: rebind in the Lobby), and replied to players that it is investigating issues affecting movement. Watch @FortniteStatus for the fix.

Is there more Epic maintenance coming?

Yes. Epic's status page lists Epic Online Services maintenance on November 10, 2026 from 06:00 to 07:30 UTC, when Sessions and Lobbies will have degraded availability for up to 90 minutes and existing player sessions will time out.

Last checked Nov 2, 2026 against the official help page: Epic Games Public Status. Menus can differ by app version; follow the official page if a step doesn't match.