Fortnite's servers are down as Epic Games launches its highly anticipated Chapter 7 update, marking a major milestone in the popular battle royale game's evolution. The new chapter promises an exciting new season themed around Hollywood and movies, featuring several high-profile crossovers.
Players can expect to see significant changes to gameplay and graphics when the update goes live later today, November 29th. Among these updates are surfing mechanics that will allow players to surf towards matches on a tsunami-inspired wave, replacing the traditional Battle Bus. This feature is part of Pacific Break, Chapter 7's main theme.
Some highlights from this new chapter include:
- A Los Angeles-themed map
- The return of Uma Thurman as Yuki Yubari in an animated short film based on Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill.
- Exclusive outfits that can be unlocked during a limited window (November 27 - December 1, at 6am PST) for logging into the game.
However, players are advised to prepare for potential server issues and technical problems as Epic Games pushes the update. The expected downtime is around 7 hours, with servers going back online by approximately 5pm-7pm ET on November 29th.
With a plethora of exciting content and themes set to be unveiled during Chapter 7's launch event, Fortnite fans can expect an action-packed experience that honors its roots in the world of movies. Stay tuned for more information as it becomes available.
Players can expect to see significant changes to gameplay and graphics when the update goes live later today, November 29th. Among these updates are surfing mechanics that will allow players to surf towards matches on a tsunami-inspired wave, replacing the traditional Battle Bus. This feature is part of Pacific Break, Chapter 7's main theme.
Some highlights from this new chapter include:
- A Los Angeles-themed map
- The return of Uma Thurman as Yuki Yubari in an animated short film based on Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill.
- Exclusive outfits that can be unlocked during a limited window (November 27 - December 1, at 6am PST) for logging into the game.
However, players are advised to prepare for potential server issues and technical problems as Epic Games pushes the update. The expected downtime is around 7 hours, with servers going back online by approximately 5pm-7pm ET on November 29th.
With a plethora of exciting content and themes set to be unveiled during Chapter 7's launch event, Fortnite fans can expect an action-packed experience that honors its roots in the world of movies. Stay tuned for more information as it becomes available.
. I'm low-key hyped about the surfing mechanics - who wouldn't want to ride a tsunami wave to get to matches on time? 
Sounds like Epic Games is really pushing the boundaries with this one. The Hollywood theme is gonna be lit, I can already imagine the LA map and all the movie crossovers 
. And, umm, Uma Thurman's back as Yuki? Game. Changer. 
Can't wait for the update to drop and get my hands on those exclusive outfits 
. Hope the servers don't go down too long, though - 7 hours is a looong time to be offline 
. Bring it on!
I'm also stoked about the exclusive outfits and the animated short film. It's like Epic Games is really trying to bring back that old-school Hollywood vibe from the early 2000s. Bring on Chapter 7, baby! Let's get this party started... in a few hours, when the servers come back online, that is 
i've been playing fortnite since it first came out and to see epic games pushing the limits like this is amazing. surfing mechanics on a tsunami wave? los angeles map? exclusive outfits from famous actresses? it's all just so cool 
. but yeah gotta be prepared for some server issues, we don't want anyone getting left in the dust while they're trying to get into the game. 7 hours of downtime is nothing compared to the fun that's gonna come outta this update tho 
i'm def trying to get those exclusive outfits lol! 7 hours of downtime might be a bit much tho, but shes the price of progress, right? 
! surfing on a tsunami wave sounds like such a wild idea 
I've been playing fortnite since chapter 1 and it's crazy to think about how much the game has evolved 
and I'm kinda sad that there might be server issues 
but 7 hours is still pretty manageable 
let's just get this update live and show epic games what we're made of 
. I mean, who needs their internet fixed right this second? It's not like people have better things to do than play Fortnite while the servers are updating... or that Epic Games couldn't just push the update during off-peak hours. And honestly, surfing mechanics? So overhyped. A tsunami wave is basically just a fancy way of saying "Battle Bus with some extra flair". Bring on the server drama, I'll be over here sipping my coffee and waiting for the chaos to ensue 
. I mean, Epic Games always makes these updates look so smooth and polished but sometimes they just get too many people trying to log in at once. Can you imagine having a tsunami wave on the map while your match is loading? That's gotta be some crazy gameplay 
. Anyways, it'll be interesting to see how this new season unfolds and if all these crossovers actually live up to the hype 
. Pacific Break better deliver!
. I mean, can't Epic Games at least give us a heads up when something's gonna go down? Like, 5-7 hours without internet? That's like watching paint dry 
. And what's up with the limited window for exclusive outfits? It's not like they're going to make it super hard or anything... but I guess that's just a way for them to squeeze more money out of us 
. But hey, if it's all worth it for that surfing mechanic on a tsunami wave 
. Can't wait for that surf mechanic tho! Sounds like Epic Games really went all out this time 
.
. Fingers crossed everything goes smoothly, but a smooth experience is always overrated lol 
️ I'm utterly intrigued by Epic Games' bold move to integrate surfing mechanics into Fortnite's gameplay! The concept of riding a tsunami wave to reach matches is pure genius 
– 7 hours of downtime can be a bit much for some players. Nevertheless, I'm excited to dive into Chapter 7 and experience the thrilling new season 
. Can we please just have some decent gameplay and graphics changes without all the gimmicks?
Los Angeles map? Uma Thurman's return as Yuki Yubari? Exclusive outfits? Yessss please! The hype is REAL and I'm ready to dive in when the servers go back online later today 
. Bring it on, Chapter 7! 
The new chapter update is looking like a massive leap forward for Fortnite, bringing surfing mechanics, a new map, and some iconic crossovers that fans are going to love! But 7 hours of downtime isn't exactly what I'd call 'fun', hope Epic Games can keep everything running smoothly. 
and btw, who else is here for Uma Thurman's return as Yuki Yubari? that Kill Bill reference tho is giving me LIFE