Fortnite server downtime has been announced ahead of the release of update 33.20.

The new Fortnite update will be available to download on the morning of January 14. However, you won't actually be able to check out the new content until server maintenance comes to an end.

According to Epic Games, Fortnite will be taken offline in full at 9am GMT UK time, although matchmaking will be disabled shortly beforehand.

If you want to get a quick game of Fortnite in before downtime, you'll probably need to join a game before 8.30am GMT.

The news was announced by Epic Games on X (formerly Twitter), alongside a hint about what exactly fans can expect from the new update.

"Prepare for devastation!" reads an Epic tweet. "Downtime for v33.20 begins at 4 AM ET with matchmaking ending shortly beforehand."

For UK fans, this means that Fortnite will be taken offline in full at 9am GMT, while matchmaking will be disabled at 8.30am UK time.

Epic hasn't revealed exactly when downtime will come to an end, but maintenance typically lasts for 2-3 hours.

This means Fortnite and all companion game modes should be back online from 11am GMT UK time.

Because it's been a few weeks since the last update, there's a chance the file size could be bigger than usual, so keep checking back for more information.

As you can see from the tweet above, Godzilla will join the game as a new boss. Kong is also tipped to join the game as part of another new crossover.

Speaking of crossovers, Epic Games has just announced Hatsune Miku as the Icon for Fortnite Festival Season 7.

This includes two Hatsune Miku skins, as well as the Beam Emote and the Hatsune Miku Festival Stage.

Fans can also expect new info to leak regarding Fortnite OG Season 2, which is likely to launch towards the end of the month.

Needless to say, Epic Games will also make a variety of bug fixes and gameplay tweaks.