Key points
- Fortnite's Halloween event has been pushed back to the weekend, frustrating fans waiting for the Fortnitemares update.
- Epic Games has delayed patch v31.40 to ensure a better Fortnitemares experience for players.
- The delay will allow Epic to finalize content such as new landmarks, cosmetics, and a Leatherface skin.
FortniteThe Halloween event, scheduled for October 11th, has been postponed and will only run over the weekend. Fans have been eagerly awaiting the release of the v31.40 update for a long time Fortniteas it would bring Fortnitemares content to the game. Fortnitemares is an annual event in Fortniteand has been taking place on an annual basis since the launch of the Battle Royale game mode in 2017. Since then, it has been one of the most popular gaming events in Fortniteand many players sit with bated breath awaiting this time of year.
The Fortnitemares event already looked promising. Epic Games had even released it Sawthere is the skin of Billy the puppet Fortnite before it officially started, which really got the players in the mood. So when Epic confirmed that the downtime for the Fortnitemares patch would begin at 4 a.m. ET on October 11, most players were delighted to know that they would soon be able to relive the nightmarish activities available in Fortnite every Fortnitemare.
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Unfortunately, a couple of hours before the downtime began, Epic Games announced that it would delay the server shutdown for a few hours to make final touches to the system. Fortnite Halloween update. However, just over an hour later, it was announced that the update would be rescheduled for the following day, which came as a disappointment to many fans who had set alarms so they could be ready as soon as it was available . The downtime for the v31.40 patch has been rescheduled for Saturday, October 12 at 2:00 AM ET.
When will downtime begin for Fortnitemares 2024?
- October 12 at 2am ET / 7am UTC
On the bright side, Epic Games is doing everything it can to give fans the best experience possible on Fortnitemares. Lots of content, including more The nightmare before Christmas cosmetics, a Leatherface skin, and new landmarks – has already been confirmed for Fortnitemares 2024. Hopefully, once the update comes out, players will be able to forget about all this bump in the road and focus on the exciting things they can do in-game.
Battle Royale players can expect Fortnitemares to bring back classic weapons, like the Pumpkin Launcher, and the fan-favorite creepy Fortnite skins. The best part about Fortnitemares 2024 is that it won't be a Battle Royale exclusive this year. LEGOFortnite they will receive a pass to a spooky event and players will be able to unlock tons of free rewards.