Fortnite and Several Other Games Experience Downtime
As the Thanksgiving holiday weekend approaches, Fortnite, one of the world’s leading online games, is experiencing significant server issues. Epic Games has confirmed that players are struggling to access the game, with widespread log-in problems reported across its platform.
Fortnite Server Downtime Details
Epic Games released a statement acknowledging the log-in bug affecting both Fortnite and the Epic Games Store. They stated, “Our team is investigating the issue and we’ll follow up once it has been resolved.” Reports indicate that attempts to access Fortnite were hindered, particularly around 2:10 PM ET on November 26, 2025.
Wider Gaming Issues
These disruptions are not isolated to Fortnite alone. Other gaming services, including Xbox Live, Apex Legends, and Battle.net, have also reported login difficulties. As such, many gamers are experiencing downtime across multiple platforms.
Upcoming Events and Announcements
The timing of these server issues is particularly critical, as Fortnite faces the end of its current collaboration with The Simpsons. The new Chapter 7 will launch on November 29, 2025, featuring the Zero Hour event that begins at 11 AM PT / 2 PM ET / 7 PM GMT. Following this, “The Lost Chapter: Yuki’s Revenge,” related to a new Quentin Tarantino story, will commence on November 30 at the same time.
What Players Need to Know
- Fortnite server issues began on November 26, 2025.
- Epic Games is investigating the log-in bug.
- Other gaming services are also experiencing outages.
- Zero Hour event starts on November 29, 2025.
- “The Lost Chapter: Yuki’s Revenge” begins on November 30, 2025.
Players are encouraged to stay updated on Fortnite’s server status through official communications from the Epic Games team. Further information will be provided as it becomes available.
