Fortnite v40.10-uppdatering: Starttiden för driftstopp avslöjad och stort nytt innehåll på gång

Fortnite has officially announced the downtime schedule for its first major update of the season, patch v40.10. On March 19, players wrapped up Chapter 7 Season 1 and stepped into Chapter 7 Season 2, titled Fortnite Showdown. This season centers on a conflict between The Foundation and the Ice King. Upon logging in, players were required to choose a side, which determines their allegiance for the remainder of the season. During Battle Royale matches, players are assigned rivals from the opposing faction and must eliminate them to earn points for their team.

The launch of a new season always brings excitement, offering fresh mechanics, new weapons, NPC interactions, and an evolving storyline. However, not all content is released at once—Epic Games spaces updates across the season’s three-month lifespan to maintain player engagement. Now, nearly two weeks into Chapter 7 Season 2, many players have already explored the new systems, completed numerous rivalries, and made significant progress through Act 1 milestones. With the initial wave of content largely experienced, the community is ready for the next update.

Downtime for v40.10

Epic Games confirmed that downtime for patch v40.10 will begin on April 1 at 4 AM ET. While the update itself was previously listed on Fortnite’s 2026 roadmap via Trello, the exact timing was only revealed shortly before launch, as is typical. Matchmaking is expected to be disabled حوالي 30 minutes prior, meaning players will likely have until around 3:30 AM ET to finish their sessions before servers go offline.

What to Expect in the Update

This update already has players buzzing thanks to a mix of official announcements and leaks. Key highlights include:

• Chapter 1 Season 8 OG Pass: A major addition, bringing back content inspired by the original 2019 season. Players can expect a new pass, returning mechanics, familiar weapons, and map updates tailored to the OG experience.
• Endgame LTM Return: The popular limited-time mode will reappear on April 3, giving players a few days to explore the updated map and unlock rewards before diving into the mode.
• “Brainrot” Skins (Rumored): Characters like Tung Tung Tung Sahur and Ballerina Cappucina, teased in the Season 2 trailer, are expected to arrive soon—possibly on April 1, aligning with April Fool’s Day. While not officially confirmed, the timing would fit the theme of meme-inspired cosmetics.

As always, once downtime begins, dataminers will start digging through the update files, likely revealing additional details—including potential Item Shop release dates for the rumored skins.