Fortnite v8.11 Update Patch Notes Release Date and Time

By Nicholas Barth ·

Epic Games has announced the release date and time of the new v8.11 update for Fortnite Battle Royale that will see new changes and additions be implemented.

Fortnite v8.11 Update Patch Notes Release Date and Time

In what has become a weekly tradition for the popular battle royale title of Fortnite, developer Epic Games will be implementing a new content patch for the title in the form of the v8.11 update that will be arriving this week. From a new weapon to what will likely be a variety of gameplay changes, the v8.11 update patch notes for Fortnite are sure to a focus for the game's community. For those who are have been wondering when they can expect to see the next set of patch notes be released, Epic Games has officially announced the release date and time for the Fortnite v8.11 update. 

Fortnite v8.11 Update Patch Notes

Announced on the official Twitter account for the battle royale game, the new content will see its downtime begin at 2 AM PST/ 4 AM CST/ 5 AM EST on Wednesday, March 20th. As with the usual routine for Fortnite updates, the patch notes for the v8.11 content are expected to be revealed when the server downtime begins. 

Ahoy, Mateys! The v8.11 update is setting sail tomorrow, March 20 at 5 AM ET(0900 UTC).

— Fortnite (@FortniteGame) March 19, 2019

The developer also explained that the social services of the game will be updated during the upcoming server downtime and that players could experience some "irregularity with your friend's list & party options until these updates have finished."

While Epic Games has not revealed a great deal of information regarding exactly what the v8.11 Fortnite update patch notes will entail, the recently announced Flintlock pistol will likely be one of the major highlights in what will be one of the most unique weapon additions that the title has seen. 

Fortnite v8.11 Update Patch Notes
The new Flintlock Pistol (Source: Epic Games)

 With Season 8 having already drastically changed the world of Fortnite in its first few weeks, the patch notes for the v8.11 update are sure to continue this trend in what is Epic Games' mission to keep new content flowing into its popular game on a consistent basis.