Fortnite is undergoing server downtime for update 38.11, introducing an army of Homer clones as part of the ongoing Simpsons mini-season. The maintenance begins at 1am PST on November 19, lasting about 1.5 to 2 hours. This update precedes the end-of-chapter live event.
Downtime Schedule
Fortnite servers will go offline starting at 1am PST / 4am EST / 9am GMT on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, as confirmed by the official @FortniteStatus Twitter account. The downtime is expected to last between 1.5 and 2 hours, with the game returning online around 3am PST / 6am EST / 11am GMT. An update from the source notes that as of 2:32am PST / 5:32am EST / 10:32am GMT, the game was already live, allowing players to jump back in.
This patch arrives a day late due to a recent delay announced by Epic Games. It marks the final update before the conclusion of the Simpsons mini-season, which has featured a cel-shaded map, reduced lobby sizes, and unique elements like donut storms.
Update Content and Context
The update introduces a legion of Homer clones—described as zombie-like threats—that players must combat before the season and chapter end. This ties into the broader Springfield-themed experience, which has deviated from standard Fortnite gameplay with its smaller playing field and thematic integrations.
While players await additional cosmetics like F1 items and new Stranger Things skins, this patch focuses on wrapping up the Simpsons collaboration with a major end-of-chapter event in the works.
Early Patch Notes
Based on the Fortnite community Trello board, the following issues are fixed in update 38.11:
- Simpsons Bonus Goals Rewards: Players may not receive rewards for completed quests in Brick Life, even if progress shows. The team is investigating.
- Mantis Leap for Ninjas: After using the double-jump ability once, Ninja class Heroes may lose the ability to use it again, especially after respawning. A temporary workaround is to sprint before leaping.
These fixes address key bugs, ensuring smoother gameplay amid the incoming Homer invasion.