The Fortnite community, eagerly anticipating the arrival of Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2, has been met with disappointing news from the official Fortnite and Fortnite Status social media accounts announcing a delay.
The latest update from Fortnite indicates a minimum delay of eight hours.
Players had been looking forward to the launch of the new season, but a recent message on X informed fans: “Dear Mortals and Future Myths, we’re thrilled to welcome you to Fortnite Battle Royale Chapter 5 Season 2! We’re in the midst of finalizing some updates during the downtime and will share more details once our v29.00 downtime concludes.
As a result, the wait time will extend beyond the usual duration. While no specific reasons were provided for the extended update process, those who have been eagerly waiting to dive into the game are advised that they might as well take a break, as the launch doesn’t seem to be happening anytime soon.
The announcement has triggered a mix of reactions, with some expressing frustration over the vague timeline and the extended wait. However, addressing any issues thoroughly now is crucial to avoid the necessity of withdrawing the update for fixes, reminiscent of last year’s incident where Spiderman’s feature led to significant gameplay disruption.
The anticipation for the new season’s launch is undoubtedly growing, which could result in longer wait times due to the increased number of players trying to access the game once it goes live, particularly in the U.S.
Despite the delay, the community remains hopeful for a smooth rollout, looking forward to exploring Mount Olympus, engaging in battles with Zeus, and purchasing new Battle Passes soon.
