Epic Games Server Outage Causes Massive Login Failures in Popular Titles
The gaming community faced significant disruption due to a major server outage at Epic Games, impacting several popular titles. On November 26, 2025, at 17:54 UTC, Epic Games acknowledged the issue on their official status page. Users reported difficulties logging into the Epic Games Store, Fortnite, Rocket League, Fall Guys, and the Developer Portal.
Timeline of Events
Epic Games provided a series of updates regarding the outage:
- 17:54 UTC – Initial acknowledgment of login issues.
- 18:01 UTC – Confirmation that the investigation is ongoing.
- 18:14 UTC – Further updates reiterated the use of ongoing investigations.
- 18:56 UTC – Continued focus on finding the root cause of the disruption.
Alongside these updates, the official Fortnite account also released a statement, reinforcing that the login failures were being addressed. The breadth of the outage, affecting multiple live-service games simultaneously, raised awareness about the interconnected nature of Epic’s services.
Impact on Players
This server outage has broader implications across Epic’s ecosystem. Key titles such as:
- Fortnite: Launched in 2017; this flagship game merges battle royale with unique construction mechanics.
- Rocket League: A popular vehicular sports game, released in 2015 and now a staple for multiplayer gaming.
- Fall Guys: Introduced in 2020, this game emphasizes mass multiplayer physics-based competition.
These games depend heavily on Epic’s infrastructure for features such as cross-play and account progression. When such services fail, it can lead to widespread frustration among millions of players.
Looking Ahead
As of now, Epic Games has not provided a timeline for when full functionality will be restored. However, their commitment to updating the community reflects an active effort to investigate and resolve the issues at hand. Players experiencing login failures are encouraged to keep an eye on the official status page for the latest updates.
