Epic Games Store Experiences Widespread Outage Affecting Thousands of Users
On November 26, thousands of PC gamers reported significant problems accessing the Epic Games Store. As Steam’s primary competitor, the platform has worked extensively to attract users through exclusive game releases and an ongoing program of free game giveaways.
With hundreds of millions of users worldwide, any disruption to the Epic Games Store raises considerable concern. Currently, the platform is experiencing an outage that prevents users from fully accessing its services.
Extent of the Issues
While the full scope of the problems remains unclear, thousands of users have reported issues through Down Detector. Reports suggest the outage is fairly substantial, though some users appear to have maintained access to the platform. The difficulties affecting the Epic Games Store seem connected to broader issues impacting various Epic Games titles, including Fortnite, which was also experiencing downtime at the time of reporting.
Multiple Games Affected
The problems extend beyond just the storefront, with ongoing login issues affecting Fortnite as well as other popular titles such as Rocket League and Fall Guys. Users are hoping for a swift resolution to these technical difficulties.
In the meantime, Epic Games Store users may want to set reminders to claim the latest free games once services are restored, and to check back on November 27 when a new lineup of complimentary titles becomes available.
