All articles tagged with #server maintenance
Originally Published 1 month ago — by All Out Gaming
Fortnite is undergoing server maintenance following the Zero Hour event to prepare for the new Chapter 7 season, with downtime expected to last around 5 hours, ending between 12am and 12.30am GMT on November 30, 2025.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Hindustan Times
Fortnite experienced a server outage due to scheduled maintenance for the v33.00 update, which introduces a new season with a Japan-themed map and new outfits. The downtime, initially expected to last eight hours, ended earlier than planned, allowing players to return to the game sooner. The update affected various Fortnite services and related games like Rocket League. A second maintenance is scheduled for December 3, with some temporary service disruptions expected.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by IndyStar
Fortnite's scheduled server maintenance left fans frustrated and amused, prompting a flurry of reactions on social media. Players expressed their dismay and impatience at being unable to access the popular survival shooter, with some resorting to humor and others expressing genuine frustration. Epic Games' announcement of the downtime led to a wave of memes and complaints, showcasing the game's significant impact on its dedicated fanbase.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by EventHubs
Street Fighter 6 servers are currently undergoing maintenance in preparation for the arrival of Ed as a DLC character, along with a significant update featuring balance adjustments, a new stage, and other new features. The maintenance is scheduled to conclude on February 27, 2024, and will also introduce new content related to Ed within the World Tour mode. Additionally, the update includes balance tweaks for existing characters and quality of life features, as well as new Pop challenger character screen options.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Notebookcheck.net
Palworld's CEO revealed that the game's server maintenance fees cost a fortune, amounting to 70 million yen (around $475,000). Despite the high cost, the network engineer emphasized the commitment to keeping the service running. The game has seen massive success with over 19 million players on Steam and Xbox combined, generating over $200 million in sales. The high upkeep cost is attributed to the game's ability to handle the unexpectedly massive launch and subsequent player base.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Gamesradar
Pocketpair CEO Takuro Mizobe joked about the high monthly cost of maintaining Palworld's servers, which could potentially bankrupt the company. The game's lead network engineer confirmed that the studio spent $478,000 to ensure server stability, reflecting the significant expense. Despite the game's massive success with millions of players, the high server maintenance costs have raised concerns. Microsoft has pledged support for dedicated servers on the Xbox version of the game.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Engadget
Rocksteady's new game Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League was taken offline just an hour after launch due to a bug that immediately beats the game, locking players out of story missions and making it unplayable. The bug affects players in territories where the game has already been released due to time zone differences. Rocksteady is working on a fix and performing server maintenance, urging patience as it could take several hours. The game is set to be back online before its official release on February 2, and the bug may actually prevent story spoilers from circulating for the next few days.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by EventHubs
Mortal Kombat 1 will undergo server maintenance on December 14 for the arrival of Quan Chi and a wider update to the game. During the maintenance, online modes and rewards will be unavailable. The update will include the addition of Quan Chi for Kombat Pack 1 owners, as well as a Wi-Fi indicator and the ability to turn down matches based on connection. Other changes include a new move for Darrius and a nerf to Kung Lao's low hat throw. More information and patch notes will be available soon.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Express
Fortnite has been taken offline for server maintenance in preparation for the launch of Chapter 5, Season 1. The extended maintenance period is expected to last for a few hours, with no official end time provided. The update file size for the new season will be larger than usual. The Chapter 5 launch trailer reveals that Peter Griffin from Family Guy will headline the Battle Pass, and new live service experiences will be introduced in the coming days.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by EventHubs
Street Fighter 6's online servers are undergoing maintenance to prepare for the arrival of Rashid, the game's first DLC character. The maintenance is scheduled to last from 8 p.m. PDT to midnight PDT, and during this time, all online features will be unavailable. Once the maintenance is complete, players with the Year One DLC pass will be able to use Rashid, and rental fighter tickets can be used to play with him for an hour. The update will also include a new input option for Drive Rush cancels.