Fortnite’s Greek Mythology-Inspired Chapter 5: Season 2 Launch Faces Prolonged Downtime and Stability Issues

Extended Maintenance Window Delays Season Launch

Eager Fortnite fans were left waiting for the highly anticipated release of Chapter 5: Season 2, which draws inspiration from the rich world of Greek mythology. The game‘s servers, which typically undergo a brief maintenance period starting at 3AM ET to prepare for major updates, remained offline for an unusually extended duration, stretching well into Friday evening.

Players Encounter Login Queues and Error Messages

As the clock struck 9PM ET, reports began to surface of players successfully downloading the latest updates and accessing the game. However, the excitement was short-lived for many, as they found themselves stuck in login queues or confronted with error messages when attempting to join matches. The Epic Games status page, dedicated to monitoring downtime related to the v29.00 update, eventually declared all systems operational once the maintenance window concluded.

v29.00 Update Launches, but Stability Issues Persist on Next-Gen Consoles

On Saturday morning, Epic officially confirmed the successful deployment of the v29.00 update. However, the Fortnite team acknowledged ongoing “stability issues” affecting players on Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 consoles. Reports of repeated crashes following the update began to circulate, with one suggested workaround involving clearing the cache on PS5 consoles.

The Fortnite team is tracking reports of “stability issues” on Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 consoles.

As players continue to grapple with these technical challenges, the anticipation for the new season’s content, including its Greek mythology theme, remains high. Epic Games is actively working to address the stability concerns and ensure a smooth gaming experience for all Fortnite enthusiasts.

Note: This article was updated on March 8th at 11:03PM ET to reflect the game’s gradual return to online status and the latest information regarding ongoing issues. A further update was made on March 9th at 11:35AM ET, confirming the v29.00 launch and providing details on the reported “stability issues” affecting Xbox Series X and PS5 players.