Epic Games, the publisher behind popular titles like Fortnite, Rocket League, and Fall Guys, experienced a significant outage that prevented players from accessing these games and other services, including the Epic Games Store. The widespread disruption began within the past hour, affecting thousands of users globally. The primary issue appears to be related to login functionality, impacting access across multiple platforms.
The outage has left many players unable to log in to their Epic Games accounts, effectively blocking access to Fortnite, Rocket League, and Fall Guys. Epic Games acknowledged the problem on their status page, stating they are actively investigating the cause and working towards a resolution. While the exact nature of the problem remains unclear, the company assured users they are diligently working to restore services.
Alt text: A screenshot of the Epic Games Store launcher displaying various game titles.
“We’re investigating an issue affecting logins, which we are working to resolve now,” Epic Games stated on their website. “We are continuing to investigate this issue.” This statement provides reassurance that the company is aware of the problem and actively seeking a solution.
Epic Games has faced similar technical challenges in the past, often resolving them relatively quickly. Based on previous incidents, it’s reasonable to expect a resolution within the next few hours. Once resolved, Fortnite, the Epic Games Store, and other affected platforms should return to normal operation.
Impact on Players and Services
The outage has significantly impacted players’ ability to access and enjoy Epic Games’ services. Matchmaking services for Fortnite, Rocket League, and Fall Guys have been reported to be in a “degraded” state, meaning even those currently logged in may experience difficulties finding matches. This widespread disruption highlights the reliance of online gaming on stable server infrastructure and the potential for large-scale outages to disrupt gameplay.
Alt text: The Epic Games logo displayed prominently on a computer screen.
Until the issue is resolved, it’s advisable to avoid attempting to log in to any Epic Games services. Repeated login attempts are likely to be unsuccessful and may further strain the already impacted systems. We will provide updates as more information becomes available. Stay tuned for further developments regarding this ongoing outage.
