The Fortnite Blackout, also known as 'The End,' occurred in October 2019 when Epic Games sucked the entire game world into a mysterious black hole to mark the conclusion of Chapter 1. For several days, millions of players could only stare at a glowing circle on a dark screen, sparking massive internet speculation and a global wave of memes about the 'end' of the game. It became a cultural phenomenon, symbolizing the ultimate cliffhanger in live-service gaming history. Today, the template is frequently used to represent long waits, unexpected server outages, or a feeling of existential emptiness when a favorite service goes offline.