UPDATE: Fortnite developer Epic Games expects the server downtime to last for seven hours.

According to estimates posted on the Epic Games server status website, the Fortnite maintenance will run from 6am GMT until 1pm GMT UK time.

It’s worth pointing out, however, that Epic posted something similar for the start of the previous season, only for maintenance to end much earlier.

Fingers crossed we get a similar result today, because seven hours of downtime is a lot even by Fortnite standards.

In the meantime, Fortnite insider Shiina has posted a video showcasing the Chapter 2 Remix Battle Pass, which you can see below.

ORIGINAL: Fortnite fans are counting down to the start of Chapter 2 Remix, which takes things back to the old-school.

Fortnite Chapter 2 Remix was preceded by an in-game concert featuring the likes of Ice Spice and Snoop Dogg. The season will continue the musical theme when it launches on Saturday morning.

Indeed, Fortnite Chapter 2 Remix has a November 2 release date on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Android and PC.

Unfortunately, however, fans won’t be able to start playing until after a period of server downtime which kicks off at 6am GMT UK time.

Check out the Fortnite Chapter 2 Remix trailer below…

READ MORE: Fortnite live event start time, date and what to expect from Remix The Prelude

The news was confirmed by Epic Games on X (formerly Twitter): “It’s time to hit the Rewind button!

“Downtime for v32.00 begins at 2 AM ET with matchmaking ending shortly beforehand.”

As you can see from the tweet, Fortnite will be taken offline in full at 6am GMT, while matchmaking will be disabled at around 5.30am GMT.

With downtime ushering in the start of a new season and map (which you can see below, it’s expected to run for longer than usual. This means Fortnite could potentially be offline until around 10-11am GMT.

Daily Express will update this article when the game is back online.

In a follow-up tweet, Epic also warned fans that the Chapter 2 download will be larger than usual. As a reminder, you’ll need to download and install the update before you can log back in.

“Heads up, the v32.00 game update will be a larger download in comparison to previous updates,” Epic confirms.

As for the season itself, Chapter 2 Remix re-introduces the Chapter 2 map, albeit with some major differences.

The Agency compound is now The Doggpound, which is described as the new home base for Snoop’s enterprise.

Beginning on November 2, players can earn Snoop’s Drum Gun Mythic, unlock the LBC ‘93 Dogg Outfit by picking up the Music Pass, and purchase the Snoop Dogg Outfit in the Shop.

The Chapter 2 Remix roadmap continues on November 7, when Eminem Mom’s Spaghetti restaurant appears in the Grotto cave. The Mythic RG Minigun will also join the game, alongside the Rap Boy Reloaded outfit in the item shop.

Week 3 introduces Ice Spice to the game. Shark Island will be transformed into Ice Isle, which is described as a “neon-lit, Y2K-dripped abandoned shopping mall”.

Players will also be able to nab the Ice Spice Grappler and Ice Spice Mythic Rifle, as well as the Ice Spice Outfit and Rap Princess Ice Spice Outfit, which are both said to feature Benny The Jeweler’s princess necklace.

Finally, as you can see at the very end of the Remix trailer, Chapter 2 ends with the addition of Juice WRLD in week 4 on November 21.

This includes the WRLD Point landmark, the cel-shaded Slayer Juice WRLD Outfit, and the Remix: The Finale live event on November 30.

The outfit will be given away for free at the end of the season. Epic explains more: “To honor Juice’s legacy and love for Fortnite, all players who log in between 1 AM ET (6am GMT) on November 30 and 1 AM ET (6am GMT) on December 1 will receive the cel-shaded Slayer Juice WRLD Outfit.”

Elsewhere, Epic Games has announced plans to bring a new cosmetic to Fortnite during Chapter 2.

From November 12, players will be able to purchase Kicks (shoes) from the item shop and Remix Pass.

The initial line-up of Kicks include shoes from Nike and Jordan brands alongside Fortnite original designs. The first pair of Jordans will unlock in the Remix Pass on November 12.

Speaking of the Remix Battle Pass, the 70 unlockable items include the Meowscles+Midas outfit, Female Guff, 8-Ball Remix, Female Chaos Agent and TNTina Remix.