Fortnite players experienced a temporary disruption on April 16 due to scheduled maintenance for the v40.20 update. Servers were taken offline to implement significant gameplay changes, new collaborations, and fresh in-game content. The downtime is expected to last approximately 2-3 hours, varying by region, with players unable to log in or participate in matches during this time. Notable anticipated additions include a music collaboration featuring Laufey, new content for the 'Showdown Act 2', and crossovers with WWE stars like Liv Morgan and Steve Austin. Additionally, there are discussions about transitioning the 'Save the World' mode to a free-to-play model, which could broaden its player base. Players are encouraged to monitor official Epic Games channels for real-time updates on server restoration.