As we can see in the chart below, the issues in Fortnite started around 2:09 pm and reached the peak of user complaints at 2:39 pm, when 1017 reports of instability were registered by DownDetector.
Most complaints (80%) mention problems connecting to the server, which is essential for an online game like Fortnite. Other problems cited mentioned gameplay (14%) and the impossibility of logging in (6%).
The @FNStatusBR account has already commented on the problem and says that the failure is already being investigated and has already been solved:
Fixed an issue that prevented players from joining a match from any playlist.
We have also postponed the start time of the Major 1 of the #FNCS today in the US region in 1 hour. Please check your region’s start times in the Compete tab in-game. pic.twitter.com/yeSYYUirAM
— Fortnite Status Brasil (@FNStatusBR) February 16, 2023
To avoid further complications, the start time for the Major 1 stage of the Fortnite Champion Series has been pushed back by one hour, so players are recommended to check the updated times in the Compete tab.
Additionally, drafts have been disabled on the Fortnite Battle Royale map to prevent further bugs until all servers are back up and running normally.