Fortnite v40.40 is finally here, and with servers offline during today’s downtime, players are now waiting to see exactly what Epic Games has packed into the latest update. Between the heavily leaked Fortnite x Overwatch collaboration, Showdown Act 3, and possible gameplay changes, Fortnite v40.40 already looks like one of the more interesting patches of the season.
While Epic Games rarely reveals every detail ahead of time, leaks and teasers have already given players a strong idea of what could be arriving once Fortnite servers come back online.
If you want the full breakdown of everything currently leaked so far, make sure to check out our Fortnite v40.40 leaks guide.
Fortnite x Overwatch Could Be the Biggest Part of Fortnite v40.40
The biggest talking point surrounding Fortnite v40.40 is easily the upcoming Fortnite x Overwatch crossover. After weeks of rumours, leaks now strongly suggest that several iconic Overwatch characters are arriving in Fortnite as part of Showdown Act 3.
So far, the leaked lineup includes:
- Tracer
- Mercy
- Genji
- D.Va
The collaboration has already generated massive hype online, especially after multiple leakers began teasing the crossover ahead of downtime starting. Overwatch has been one of the most requested collaborations for years, so it is no surprise that players are refreshing social media waiting for Fortnite servers to come back online.
If you want a closer look at the leaked cosmetics and possible bundles, check out our Fortnite x Overwatch skins article.
Showdown Act 3 Could Push the Story Forward
Fortnite v40.40 is also expected to introduce Showdown Act 3, which should continue the current season storyline and move things closer towards the eventual finale event.
Epic Games has slowly been building tension throughout the season, and many players are expecting new dialogue, map changes, or additional in-game teasers once downtime ends.
Even smaller updates often hide files connected to future live events, so dataminers will almost certainly be digging through Fortnite v40.40 the second servers return.
Gameplay Changes
Alongside the collaboration content, Fortnite v40.40 could also introduce gameplay adjustments, balance tweaks, and hidden files for upcoming content.
Players are currently expecting:
- Weapon balancing
- Loot pool adjustments
- Event files
- Cosmetic updates
- New shop tabs
- Additional collaborations hidden in the files
As always with Fortnite updates, some of the biggest discoveries may not appear immediately. A lot of Fortnite v40.40 content will likely be uncovered by leakers once the update is fully decrypted after downtime.
Fortnite Pocket Items Explained in Fortnite v40.40
Fortnite Downtime Always Brings Error Codes
As players rush to log back in once servers reopen, Fortnite error codes usually become a huge issue during major updates like Fortnite v40.40. Matchmaking problems, login queues, and server connection issues are all common during the first few hours after downtime ends.
If you start running into problems once Fortnite servers return, check out our Fortnite error codes guide for possible fixes and explanations.
Fortnite Crew Changes Are Also Approaching
While most of the focus is currently on Fortnite v40.40, players are also preparing for the upcoming Fortnite Crew changes arriving in June 2026. Epic Games has already started shifting how passes and rewards work, and there is growing speculation that more adjustments could arrive alongside future updates.
If you have not caught up with the upcoming changes yet, check out our Fortnite Crew Pass June 2026 guide.
Fortnite v40.40 Looks Like a Massive Update Already
Even before servers return, Fortnite v40.40 already feels like one of the busiest updates of the current season. The combination of Overwatch leaks, Showdown Act 3, possible gameplay changes, and hidden files gives players plenty to be excited about while downtime continues.
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