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It’s been one of the most popular games this year, but rumours suggest that Fortnite could soon be shutting down.

Reports on Twitter indicate the game could close for good on September 26, due to increased demands.

A now-deleted tweet from a fake Epic Games account said: “Fortnite will be shutting down on September 26th 2018.

“We just simply can’t keep up with the big demand. It was fun whilst it lasted! A big thank you from everyone at Epic Games!”

The good news for Fortnite fans, is that this is very unlikely to be true.

A new season is expected to start around that time with the next big update to Fortnite coming on September 20.

Despite this, many Fortnite fans have taken to Twitter to express their worries about the rumours.

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Les said: “Is fortnite actually shutting down?????? Cause im mf sad I spent money on that game.”

And James said: “Is it true your shutting down fortnite because if you do your screwed because a lot of people used money then you give them a skin for that money soooo if you end fortnite I swear to god I’ll be mad cause all the stuff I have.”

Mirror Online has contacted Epic Games for comment.