Fortnite is set to release its highly anticipated v39.50 update on February 19, 2026. This update is expected to be significant, introducing a range of new features and changes just ahead of the transition to Chapter 7 Season 2. Players can look forward to fresh additions, balance adjustments, and the exciting collaborations with popular franchises such as Solo Leveling and Honkai Star Rail. Additionally, the update will coincide with the Lantern Fest celebration, which will feature engaging activities to enjoy within the game.
As part of the update process, Epic Games will take the servers offline for maintenance. Players are advised that during this period, which usually lasts between one to two hours, access to Battle Royale, Zero Build, and other game modes will be unavailable. The servers are scheduled to be down starting at 1 AM PT (Pacific Time) and 4 AM ET (Eastern Time). Players in various regions can expect the following times for the update:
– Pacific Time (PT): 1:00 AM
– Mountain Time (MT): 2:00 AM
– Central Time (CT): 3:00 AM
– Eastern Time (ET): 4:00 AM
– Greenwich Mean Time (GMT): 9:00 AM
– Central European Time (CET): 10:00 AM
– Eastern European Time (EET): 11:00 AM
– India Standard Time (IST): 2:30 PM
– Japan Standard Time (JST): 6:00 PM
– Singapore Standard Time (SGT): 5:30 PM
– Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT): 8:00 PM
– New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT): 10:00 PM
After the maintenance window, players can expect the servers to be back online by approximately 6:00 AM ET, allowing everyone to dive into the new content. While Epic Games has not released detailed patch notes, the gaming community is eagerly awaiting the new collaborations and activities that the v39.50 update will bring. This update is shaping up to be a thrilling addition to Fortnite, promising fresh experiences and exciting gameplay for fans.