Fortnite servers returned to normal operation this Thursday, April 30, 2026, after scheduled maintenance to implement update 40.30. Epic Games completed the process that required temporary shutdown of the platforms early in the morning. Access has been fully restored for players on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch and mobile devices. The new version brings new content with a focus on collaboration with the Star Wars franchise.
Atraso reopening servers
This Thursday’s maintenance exceeded the initial schedule foreseen by the developer. Epic Games estimated that the systems would be operational around 8:30 am (Brasília time), but the downtime extended for almost two additional hours. The company did not release immediate statements on official social networks during the delay, generating uncertainty among players who tried to log in in the early hours of the day. The return occurred gradually from 10 am to avoid overloading the global databases. Segundo status records, waiting lines to enter the lobby have been normalized in most regions served after full reopening.
Novos themed items from Star Wars
The big highlight of version 40.30 is the expansion of the partnership with Disney for Star Wars content. The update introduces personalized shoes that refer to the universe created by George Lucas, significantly expanding the avatar customization options. Players can equip boots and sneakers inspired by iconic characters from the space saga, functioning as new accessories within the game’s ecosystem.
- Tênis inspired by classic droids with metallic details.
- Calçados with the characteristic colors of Aliança Rebelde and Império.
- Novos gestures (emotes) based on scenes from the original trilogy.
- Temporary Retorno of mythical items like Sabres of Luz on the main map.
- Desafios specific weeks that grant additional experience points.
- Ajustes in character movement when using new equipment.
Correções techniques and performance improvements
Além of aesthetic content, patch 40.30 focuses efforts on quality of life and general software performance. Epic Games has applied bug fixes that affected the collision of objects in certain areas of the map, resolving issues reported by the community in recent weeks. Pequenas rendering glitches on grass and water textures have also been resolved in this build. The update file size varies between 2 GB and 5 GB, depending on the hardware used by the player. The company recommends that users keep their video drivers updated to avoid conflicts with the new version of the graphics engine.
Preparação for May Celebrations
With the stabilization of the servers, the community’s focus turns to the May schedule. The release of version 40.30 sets the stage for celebrations on May 4th, a traditional date for Star Wars fans. It is common for Epic Games to release exclusive missions with free rewards during this specific period of the year. Players must complete the available tasks as soon as possible to secure the limited items. The battle pass system has not undergone drastic changes, but the new challenges make level progression easier. Caso unexpected application closures occur, the guideline is to check the integrity of the files on the Epic Games platform. Technical support continues to monitor the forums to identify possible errors remaining from the version transition.