Fortnite servers: new battle royale down time for big update releas...

Fortnite servers will be going down this morning on all platforms as Epic Games looks to deploy a new Battle Royale update. The latest patch will be launched following the scheduled

maintenance, which will be kicking off around 9am, GMT. Epic Games have confirmed that servers will be offline for several hours, meaning things might not be back online until near midday.

The new Fortnite update will be deployed afterward and includes plenty of new changes. The patch will add new cosmetics, including some which will only be available from chests and supply

drops. This will include new bush camo, which sounds pretty helpful for those hoping to sneak around the map. “Hide in plain sight with the new consumable item for Battle Royale … the Bush,”

a message from Epic explains.  “When you aren’t creeping around the world in your new camouflage, check out the Season Shop! It’s a store filled with seasonal gliders, outfits and

harvesting tools.  “We’re continuing to improve the overall Fortnite experience and squash a few nasty bugs with this patch.  “Performance is improved for all players and is constantly on

our mind.” The Bush:  * The Bush consumable camouflages the player as an inconspicuous bush. * The Bush is a one-time use item that is destroyed if the player wearing it takes any damage,

including damage from the storm. * The Bush can only be found in chests and supply drops. * Legendary rarity. There will also be the opening of the Season Shop, which will offer gliders,

outfits, and harvesting tools, but will also require players to level up to unlock new items. Season One items will include: * Level 5 - Glider : Aerial Assault One * Level 15 - Outfit :

Aerial Assault Trooper * Level 20 - Outfit : Renegade Raider * Level 35 - Pickaxe : Raider's Revenge