The first major update for the season is due to arrive shortly, which means that Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 8 downtime will commence soon as well. According to the leakers, this is by far one of the largest updates for the game in terms of builds, so things may take a while.While it's still unknown as to what the large builds might pertain to, most are under the influence that a lot of new things will get added to the game following the Fortnite 18.10 update.Shiina@ShiinaBRThe update should drop tomorrow!! What new content are you hoping for?I literally have no idea what we're going to get, but it looks like a pretty big update. 😳5:51 AM · Sep 27, 20214463123The update should drop tomorrow!! What new content are you hoping for?I literally have no idea what we're going to get, but it looks like a pretty big update. 😳However, before an update can take place and new content can be added to the game, the bittersweet symphony of the Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 8 downtime must occur first. Although players dislike it when the servers are taken off, it's a temporary sacrifice that must be made.How long will the Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 8 downtime last?Based on the official information from Epic Games, the Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 8 downtime is set to begin at 04:00 am Eastern Time. As always, matchmaking servers will be disabled 30 minutes prior to downtime at approximately 03:30 am Eastern Time.Fortnite Status@FortniteStatusBring the heat. 🌶️The v18.10 update is scheduled for release on September 28. Downtime will begin at approx. 04:00 AM ET, with matchmaking being disabled approx. 30 minutes before.1:11 AM · Sep 28, 20218539957Bring the heat. 🌶️The v18.10 update is scheduled for release on September 28. Downtime will begin at approx. 04:00 AM ET, with matchmaking being disabled approx. 30 minutes before. https://t.co/NcaFyLeJdsGiven that Console and Switch players have been facing a few issues, the patch size will be larger than normal on the Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. Nonetheless, the update size shouldn't be an issue for most players.Going back to the question: "How long will the Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 8 downtime last?" The answer rests with the developers. However, judging by past updates, the server downtime should last a few hours at most.What new content can players expect following the Fortnite 18.10 update?For starters, Epic Games themselves teased the release of a spicy version of Chug Splashes on their status by tweeting out "Bring the heat." This item will function much like the original Chug Splashes, with one small variation.HYPEX@HYPEXChug Splashes release tonight as predicted, here's their info:- They heal 20 health (no shield)- Speed multiplies by x1.4- Duration: 1 Minute1:18 AM · Sep 28, 20215299263Chug Splashes release tonight as predicted, here's their info:- They heal 20 health (no shield)- Speed multiplies by x1.4- Duration: 1 Minute https://t.co/dRpYzpGt9NIn addition to shield and HP restoration, Spicy Chug Splashes are unique as they will also provide a speed boost to players for a short duration. In essence, this item combines the goodness of a shield fish and a spicy fish. allowing for players to benefit from both their respective effects at once.Apart from the new item, the Zero Point may be making a return as Donald Mustard, Chief Creative Officer at Epic Games, recently changed his location on Twitter to "What’s this… Zero Point? Scan!"GAMERBOY | FORTNITE LEAKS | THEORIES@gamerboy_leaksDonald mustard has changed his location ! What's this... zeropoint ? SCAN7:39 AM · Sep 28, 20212Donald mustard has changed his location ! What's this... zeropoint ? SCAN https://t.co/26vb8eyKXLGiven that he enjoys dropping hints/Easter Eggs in the form of statuses on Twitter or Instagram videos, this may be more than a mere coincidence. Hopefully, data miners can uncover some evidence of the same once the Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 8 downtime ends.