The official v16.30 update for Fortnite is set to arrive today (April 27), so we've got everything you need to know about the servers going down for the new update.

The only downside to a new Fortnite update is the set amount of hours that players are unable to play, but fear not, we've got the exact UK and US times for the server downtime in this article.

v16.30 of Fortnite also brings with it the brand new Neymar Jr Skin. The new skin has been hotly anticipated for some time, and there's even a new Cup to go along with it. If you want to read more about the Neymar Jr Cup in Fortnite, check out the link below.

  • MORE: Neymar Jr Cup Details

Fortnite v16.30 Server Downtime

Below you will find the official schedule for how long the Fortnite servers will be down on April 27. These times were taken from the official Fortnite Twitter account.

Downtime Begins

4AM ET | 1AM PT | 9AM BST

Downtime Ends

Although no exact time has been given by Epic Games for the duration of the v16.30 Server Downtime, they usually last for around 2 hours. This article will be updated as soon as the servers are live again.

UPDATE: According to Fortnite leaker @VastBlastt, the servers should be back up and downtime should be complete.

Fortnite v16.30 Patch Notes & Changes

If you want to find out everything that's new in the latest Fortnite update released on April 27, make sure to check out the link below to read the full list of changes in v16.30.

  • MORE: Fortnite v16.30 Patch Notes

Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 6

Season 6 of Fortnite Chapter 2 is now well underway, with the latest season kicking off on March 16.

Players were treated to a plethora of new content, not only are there new points of interest on the Battle Royale map, but there are also brand new skins, a new crafting system, and even animals.

Season 6 of Fortnite is set to come to an end on June 7, so make sure you jump in now and discover everything new in the hit Battle Royale.

Fortnite is available for free on PlayStation, Xbox, PC, Switch, Google Stadia, and Android.