The servers were deliberately taken offline by Epic Games as part of scheduled maintenance to roll out the latest patch.
A new Fortnite update can mean a few things: A brand new season, an annual event like Fortnightmares or Winterfest, or even new additions to the game's map. Unfortunately, it could also mean new bugs ...
Fortnite fans won't be able to play Showdown Part II until downtime comes to an end.