Fortnite v43.00 Update will be available after your game client downloads the patch after server go offline. The maintenance is scheduled at 1:00 AM ET (5:00 AM UTC) on November 1, 2026. The downtime will last for around 3 to 4 hours. After maintenance (around 3:00 AM–5:00 AM ET / 1:30 PM–3:30 PM IST) launch Fortnite and you can play Treasure Hunters pirate mini-season, map changes, and the One Piece collaboration.
Update Prerequisites and Requirements
| Requirement | Specification | Purpose |
| Release Date | Sunday, November 1, 2026 | Official roll-out date for patch v43.00. |
| Available Storage | 15 GB to 25 GB free space (platform dependent) | Ensures space for patch download and asset extraction. |
| Game Version | v43.00 (Treasure Hunters Mini-Season) | Required build to reconnect to Epic Games servers. |
| Platform Client | Epic Games Launcher, PlayStation Network, Xbox Live, Nintendo Switch | Required to download platform-specific update files. |
Global Server Downtime and Release Schedule
Matchmaking closes 30 minutes before downtime begins. Servers are scheduled to go down at 1:00 AM ET (5:00 AM UTC). Because US Daylight Saving Time ends on November 1, local clocks in the US roll back during maintenance, making the schedule appear shifted.
| Region | Time Zone | Downtime Starts | Expected Live Window |
| US Pacific | PDT | Oct 31, 10:00 PM | Nov 1, 1:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| US Mountain | MDT / MST | Oct 31, 11:00 PM | Nov 1, 1:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
| US Central | CDT / CST | Nov 1, 12:00 AM | Nov 1, 2:00 AM – 5:00 AM |
| US Eastern | EDT / EST | Nov 1, 1:00 AM | Nov 1, 3:00 AM – 6:00 AM |
| UK / UTC | GMT / UTC | Nov 1, 5:00 AM | Nov 1, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM |
| Central Europe | CET | Nov 1, 6:00 AM | Nov 1, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM |
| India | IST | Nov 1, 10:30 AM | Nov 1, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM |
| China / Singapore | CST / SGT | Nov 1, 1:00 PM | Nov 1, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
| Japan / Korea | JST / KST | Nov 1, 2:00 PM | Nov 1, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM |
| Australia (Sydney) | AEDT | Nov 1, 4:00 PM | Nov 1, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
Step-by-Step: How to Prepare, Update, and Play v43.00
Make sure you log out before the maintenance starts to avoid progress loss. Matchmaking will close approx 30 mins before 1:00 AM ET. You will need minimum of 20 GB of free space on your PC / Console to download the patch files. This can be lower on mobile devices. Ensure there is enough space left so that the update don’t crash.
Once the storage is ready you can start the download through game launcher. Major patch files typically roll out on platform backends roughly 1 to 2 hours into server downtime. Follow the steps below to check Auto-update are enabled.
- PC: Open Epic Launcher > Library > click on three dots next to Fortnite > Auto-Update.
- Console: Select Fortnite through controller and press Options/Menu button > Check for Update.
Before you re-launch Fortnite and log-in verify the server status. Here is an official quote shared by Epic games on their announcement channels.
Servers may remain offline longer if deployment complications emerge. Check the official
@FortniteStatusfeed on X or inspectstatus.epicgames.comto confirm that Battle Royale match servers have officially transitioned to Operational status.
Once update is over and you are logged-in you can navigate directly to item shop and Battle pass tabs. Here are the treasures you can claim instantly.
- One Piece Lineup: Monkey D. Luffy, Portgas D. Ace, and Buggy the Clown drop into the game during the launch cycle, alongside custom anime mashup skins (including Jonesy and Hope).
- Music & Icons: Look out for upcoming mini-season drops featuring Pirate Hatsune Miku, Kasane Teto, Lil Uzi Vert, and A$AP Rocky throughout November.
- Gameplay Changes: Explore newly transformed pirate-themed points of interest, including the remixed Anvil Square and scattered Pirate Chest locations.
Enjoy this Treasure Hunters mini-season in Fortnite.
