April 30, 2026, 10:24 a.m. ET
- Fortnite servers are again on-line after a scheduled replace on April 30.
- The replace introduces new “Star Wars” and LEGO NINJAGO content material to the sport.
- New “Star Wars” islands, quests, and video games will start rolling out on Might 1.
- The following scheduled upkeep for Fortnite servers can be on Might 26.
Fortnite servers are absolutely operational once more after a scheduled replace on April 30 shut the sport down for a number of hours.
The April 30 replace contains new additions to the sport from the “Star Wars” and LEGO universes.
“For years, Epic, Disney and Lucasfilm have created ‘Star Wars’ experiences in Fortnite, from limited-time occasions to whole Battle Royale seasons. Now builders are constructing ‘Star Wars’ video games in Fortnite utilizing the official ‘Star Wars’ toolkit,” an April 30 Epic Games news release said.
Here is a fast breakdown of what is new on Fortnite immediately and when the “Star Wars” additions to the sport go reside.
Is Fortnite again up? Server standing is operational after scheduled updates
Sure! Fortnite servers went down for a scheduled replace at 4 a.m. ET on April 30 and had been nonetheless down at 7:30 a.m. ET. As of 9 a.m., Fortnite servers had been again up and absolutely operational.
The next Epic Games scheduled maintenance can be on Might 26, in keeping with the Epic Video games web site.
What’s new in Fortnite immediately? ‘Star Wars’ islands go reside Might 1
The April 30 replace brings new objects and weapons to the merchandise store, together with new LEGO NINJAGO weapons. And tomorrow, Friday, Might 1, a whole bunch of “Star Wars” islands will go reside, and new “Star Wars” quests will start rolling out, with new quests launched each week in Might.
“For the primary time ever, Fortnite builders can create ‘Star Wars’-inspired islands in Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN) and Fortnite Artistic utilizing curated belongings and instruments from our largest IP toolset so far,” Epic Games says.
“It contains all-new Star Wars templates, instruments, and gameplay options, together with characters, places, autos, and weapons from previous Fortnite Battle Royale Seasons. Combine, match, and construct your individual Star Wars experiences for gamers to discover!”
Three new video games from Epic Video games and Lucasfilm will start the rollout on Might 1:
- Galactic Siege (developed with JOGO Studios, island code: 5003-9856-3648): “Combat in large-scale PvP class-based battles with 10v10 fight throughout iconic Star Wars planets.”
- Escape Vader (made with Past Artistic, island code: 7285-4185-5428): “Disguise, run, and attempt to survive on this 4-player co-op sport the place you try to flee the terrifying Sith Lord, Darth Vader.”
- Droid Tycoon (created with FOAD, island code: 7865-8305-9184): “Construct and customise droids utilizing genuine Star Wars blueprints, handle your workshop and manufacturing unit methods, and unlock uncommon parts and particular missions.”
New and returning “Star Wars” outfits and objects may also be rotating via the merchandise store all through Might. And LEGO Fortnite Odyssey is getting its personal “Star Wars” replace on Might 14 with the brand new Hover Brick, hover autos, Mando and Grogu, and Star Wars enemies.
New Fortnite LEGO belongings obtainable
The replace additionally contains new LEGO NINJAGO belongings, together with a spinjitsu assault and new weapons.
“Gamers can now faucet into their interior steadiness and launch the last word assault, Spinjitsu! This merchandise is usable so long as it’s within the participant stock,” Epic Games says. “It’s mapped to the dodge button (Ctrl by default), and can run so long as the participant has stamina obtainable.”
There are two new LEGO NINJAGO weapons in UEFN:
- The Katana: “Slice previous your opponents with the LEGO Katana. This weapon has entry to a 6-hit mixture assault.”
- The Scythe: “Harvest eliminations with the brand new scythe weapon and unleash a big AOE assault!”
Different new additions to Fortnite merchandise store immediately
Listed here are the opposite new weapons and objects obtainable after the April 30 launch:
- Weapons:
- Hammer Revolver
- Tremendous Shredder
- Different objects, prefabs and galleries:
- OG Sneaky Snowman
- Frigid Fortress Citadel Prefab
- Frigid Fortress Vault Prefab
- Frigid Fortress Flooring Gallery
- Frigid Fortress Wall Gallery
- Frigid Fortress Roof Gallery
- Frigid Fortress Prop Gallery
- Frigid Fortress Nature Gallery
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