Fortnite Winterfest server maintenance & downtime: Timings, what to expect & more

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Published at :December 18, 2025 at 1:01 PM

Modified at :December 18, 2025 at 1:01 PM

(Courtesy : Epic Games)

Ready for the new update?

The fans and gamers are pretty excited for the new Fortnite Winterfest update v39.11, which is happening today. We are getting new collaborative skins, cozy cabins and more.

Fans are excited to see the many collaborations and crossovers, which are going to start today. Let’s check out more details in this article.

❄️ Winterfest blows into the Golden Coast!⏰ Downtime for v39.11 begins at 4 AM ET with matchmaking ending shortly beforehand:https://t.co/LDnBg5u7R2
— Fortnite Status (@FortniteStatus) December 17, 2025

Fortnite Winterfest server maintenance & downtime

The server will go offline for the update v39.11 on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 4 AM ET/ 2:30 PM IST.

It is expected that this downtime will last for 90 minutes. That means it is expected that the server will be online by 10.30am GMT / 2.30am PDT / 5.30am EDT / 11.30am CET.

We will keep you guys updated with the server status in this article, so make sure to bookmark this page.

What to expect?

The map is going to be transformed with partial snow biomes. Players can grind quests for rewards, unwrap 14+ Cabin gifts (emotes, wraps, skins?), and test holiday mythics/items. Mariah Carey is also returning to the Item Shop.

Upcoming crossovers

Harry Potter: Custom Hogwarts house skins.
Bleach: Ichigo, Rukia & more (Thousand-Year Blood War styles).
SpongeBob & Patrick: Adorable Sidekicks.
Snow Hatsune Miku: Winter Vocaloid glow-up.
Santa Sabrina Carpenter: Festive pop star variant.
Baby Groot Sidekick.
Dr. Emmett Brown: Back to the Future with Delorean glider?

Item Shop Release Schedule

Date	Collab/Skins
Dec 19	Harry Potter
Dec 20	Snow Miku, SpongeBob & Patrick Sidekicks
Dec 21	Bleach
Dec 23	Santa Sabrina Carpenter
Dec 24	Dr. Emmett Brown & Delorean

Everyone is pretty excited for the Fortnite Winterfest update in the game. Make sure to end your games fast, as the server will go offline from 4 AM ET for every platform.

What are your thoughts on the new update and crossovers? Do share your thoughts and views with us in the comments section.

FAQs

When does Fortnite Winterfest 2025 end?

Early January 2026 (exact date TBA; past events ~3 weeks).

When do Harry Potter skins release?

Midnight GMT Dec 19, 2025 (UK time).

Is Fortnite server down?

Yes! The server will go down at 4 AM ET on December 18, 2025 for 90 minutes.

Mahaksh Chouhan

Mahaksh Chauhan is a passionate gaming journalist who loves for old-school RPGs and turn-based games. With a keen eye for storytelling and a deep understanding of game mechanics, Mahaksh brings an unique perspective to the world of gaming. Inspired by classics like Persona, Red Dead Redemption 2, and Skyrim, Mahaksh is dedicated in sharing the magic of games with readers. When not writing or gaming, Mahaksh can be found cheering on WWE superstars or watching his favourite Anime.