When Will Fortnite Servers Be Back Up | Winterfest 2025 (v39.11) update

Expected Return Time

Started: 2:30 PM IST (Today)
Duration: Epic Games estimated this downtime to last about 90 minutes (1.5 hours), which is shorter than usual seasonal updates.

Winterfest 2025: The annual holiday event will be live.
New Content: Daily free gifts, the return of the Winterfest Cabin, and the new Bleach and Harry Potter collaborations.

Here are the key takeaways from the Fortnite v39.11 (Winterfest 2025) patch notes.

The Lodge Returns: The Winterfest Cabin is back. You can visit it daily to unwrap 14 free gifts (one per day).
Free Skins: While the order is randomized, the confirmed free outfits inside the presents include:
- Chilly the Snowguy
- Jingle Pig
- Princess of the Slopes (multiple styles)
Map Changes: A massive snowstorm has hit the island. Expect reduced visibility in some areas and new snow biomes.

Harry Potter (Available Now):
- Skins: Customizable Hogwarts House robes.
- Mythic Item: The Flying Broomstick is now lootable. It functions similarly to the Witch’s Broom from Fortnitemares but with a unique animation.
- Free Reward: Check your quests to unlock the Chocolate Frog Back Bling.
Bleach (Dropping Dec 20):
- Ichigo Kurosaki, Rukia Kuchiki, Orihime Inoue, and Uryu Ishida will enter the Item Shop on Saturday.
- Note: There is no confirmed Mythic weapon for this collab yet (e.g., no Zangetsu mythic drop).

Unvaulted:
- Snowball Launcher: The classic explosive weapon returns for the holiday season.
- Sovereign Shotgun: Back in the loot pool for close-range fights.
- Tactical Assault Rifle: Returns for accurate mid-range combat.
New Rift Anomaly: “Gold Rush” is now active. It grants movement speed and faster harvesting, plus extra Gold Bars when farming.
POI Update: “InnoLoop Labs” has been renamed to “Lethal Labs” and features a new central structure called Dark Voyager’s Cradle.

Fixed an issue where Emotes would cut off early in the lobby.
Fixed a bug where the “Ready Up” button would sometimes gray out after a squad match.
Adjusted the spawn rate of the Holiday Presents (throwable item) to be more consistent in chests.