Epic Games Provides Update on Fortnite’s Status amidst Global Outage
Epic Games is currently experiencing significant issues with user logins on the Epic Games Store. This comes as many players anticipate the exciting Fortnite x The Simpsons crossover event.
Overview of the Outage
Thousands of users have reported difficulties accessing their accounts. Issues include trouble with logging in and problems with the launcher itself. According to Downdetector, over 6,000 users reported problems at the peak of the outage.
Confirmation of Server Downtime
Epic Games had previously announced planned downtime for Fortnite servers in preparation for the crossover event. The downtime is expected to last approximately five hours.
Epic Games’ Response
In response to the login issues, Epic Games provided updates via their official Twitter account. They stated, “We are investigating EGS login issues,” and assured users that further updates would be shared.
- Time of issue report: 6:02 PM ET.
- Current status: Ongoing investigation.
- Epic Games’ help page mentions a partial service outage.
Access to Status Updates
Epic Games encouraged users to visit their status page for the latest information. The message on the help page indicates that they are aware of login difficulties and suggest monitoring the Epic Games Status for updates.
Expected Timeline for Resolution
The Fortnite server downtime is anticipated to end by 8 PM GMT (4 PM ET / 1 PM PT). However, users must be able to log in to the Epic Games Store for the Fortnite x The Simpsons crossover to commence successfully.
As the situation develops, players are advised to keep an eye on official channels for the most current information.
