Fortnite x The Simpsons update sparks fan meltdown over server downtime — netizens react with memes, rage and humour

Epic Games has temporarily taken Fortnite and related services offline on Sunday for scheduled maintenance linked to the game’s latest Springfield-themed season. The downtime coincides with the rollout of the v38.00 update, which introduces a major crossover inspired by The Simpsons.

This disruption follows the “Welcome, Our Alien Overlords” live event, marking the transition to the new season. Players have nevertheless expressed growing frustration over the extended wait.

Social media reacts to the Fortnite outage

As hours passed without the game…