Epic Games Services Hit by Major Outage, Fortnite and Rocket League Affected
Epic Games has confirmed a major outage impacting its digital storefront and popular games like Fortnite, Rocket League, and Fall Guys, leaving thousands of players unable to log in or access online services.
Key Takeaways
- Major outage affecting Epic Games Store, Fortnite, Rocket League, and Fall Guys.
- Over 6,700 users reported login and server connection issues.
- Epic Games is actively working on a resolution but has not provided an ETA.
- Players advised to avoid repeated login attempts and monitor the official status page.
Official Statement and User Impact
In an update on X on 2 November 2025, Epic Games stated:
“We are still working on restoring access to EGS, along with several games, including Fortnite, Rocket League, and Fall Guys. We apologise for the inconvenience, and we’ll keep you updated here and on status.epicgames.com once logins are up and running.”
Login and Server Issues Reported Globally
According to Downdetector, the Epic Games Store outage peaked at 3:15 AM IST in the United States with over 6,700 user reports. The data showed:
- 76% of users faced login issues
- 20% reported server connection problems
- 4% experienced website difficulties
Similarly, over 5,500 Fortnite users reported disruptions around 5:28 AM IST, with 49% facing login issues, 46% server connection problems, and 5% gameplay disruptions.
Widespread Player Frustration
The outage began earlier in the day, with players across multiple regions reporting difficulties logging in or launching games. Social media platforms like X and Reddit were flooded with user reports of timeout errors and failed login prompts when attempting to access the store or online multiplayer services.
Notably, this disruption coincides with Fortnite’s planned server downtime ahead of the highly anticipated Fortnite x The Simpsons crossover event, adding to player frustration. Many have voiced their inability to access Epic Games services online.
Epic Games Monitoring the Situation
The company has reassured players that it is actively working to resolve the issue and will continue posting updates on its official social channels and system status page. However, no estimated recovery time has been shared so far.
Players are advised to monitor status.epicgames.com for live updates and refrain from repeated login attempts until services are confirmed to be stable. Epic’s next update is expected once core login systems become operational again.
