Fortnite Confirms Downtime for v35.20 Update

Epic Games has officially announced that downtime for update v35.20 will begin on Wednesday, May 29 at 4 AM ET, marking the final patch for the Galactic Battle mini-season. Since early May, players have been enjoying the Star Wars-themed mayhem across the Battle Royale island—but with only 36 days in total, this shorter-than-usual season is already nearing its end.

🌌 A Star Wars Mini-Season Comes to a Close

Unlike standard Fortnite seasons that typically span two to three months, Galactic Battle has been a rapid-fire adventure. Packed with iconic characters, new weapons, and themed quests, it's delivered a fun and chaotic experience—but now players are turning their attention to what comes next.

Many fans have been left wondering how this season’s vague storyline—particularly the sudden arrival of the Empire—will tie into Chapter 6’s ongoing narrative. While answers have been scarce, hope is on the horizon with the Death Star Sabotage live event, set to launch on June 7. This event is expected to bring major developments—and may finally connect some of the season’s more cryptic plot points.

🛠️ Update v35.20 Downtime Details

The v35.20 update will officially enter downtime on:

• 📅 Wednesday, May 29 🕓 4:00 AM ET

According to the Fortnite Status Twitter account, matchmaking will be disabled roughly 30 minutes prior—so players should plan to wrap up any last-minute matches by 3:30 AM ET.

This update will not only prep the game for the upcoming live event but also introduce a fresh batch of content, leaks, and files that dataminers are eager to uncover.

🔍 What to Expect from the Patch & Leaks

With the season ending soon, leaks tied to v35.20 are expected to be especially juicy. Players can look forward to potential reveals about:

• Sith Rey cosmetics
• The rumored Sabrina Carpenter event
• A Star Destroyer appearing above the island
• First looks at Chapter 6 Season 3
• Early info on Fortnite OG: Chapter 1 Season 4

With all this content likely dropping over the weekend, Friday is shaping up to be a massive day for Fortnite fans. Whether you're here for the lore, the cosmetics, or the collabs, this update is one you won’t want to miss.

• 🗓️ Mark your calendar for May 29—and don’t forget to jump into your final matches before downtime hits!