Key Highlights:
- Epic Games Store and popular games like Fortnite, Rocket League, and Fall Guys are facing login issues, leaving users unable to access services.
- The outage affects claiming Epic’s free games, including the current title, Brotato.
- The company is investigating and working to resolve the problem but has not provided a clear timeline.
Epic Games Store is Down Right Now
The Epic Games Store is experiencing a significant outage, preventing users from accessing its servers. As one of PC gaming’s largest digital storefronts, the Epic Games Store hosts popular titles like Fortnite and other exclusive games. While not as large as Steam, its reputation as a hub for PC gamers remains strong.
Typically, users experience few issues when accessing the Epic Games Store, making such downtime a rare occurrence. However, today, Wednesday, December 4th, the platform has been widely reported as being unavailable.
Reports Indicate Login Issues
Thousands of gamers have taken to platforms like Down Detector to report problems. The primary issue appears to be with users unable to log in to their accounts. While the storefront itself remains visible, the inability to log in renders it effectively useless for downloading games, making purchases, or even claiming the platform’s free games.
The current free game, Brotato, is of particular concern to players. With co-op support added in its recent update, many were eager to add it to their collections. The outage comes at an unfortunate time, as users only have until Thursday at 4:00 PM BST / 10:00 am CT to claim Brotato before it’s replaced by Bus Simulator 21: Next Stop and LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga.
Wider Impact Across Epic Games Services
This issue isn’t limited to the Epic Games Store. Key titles under the Epic umbrella, including Fortnite, Rocket League, and Fall Guys, have also been impacted. Players of these games are experiencing issues with logins and matchmaking, making them largely unplayable.
Epic Games acknowledged the problem, stating:
“We’re investigating an issue affecting logins, which we are working to resolve now. We are continuing to look into the matter.”
This isn’t the first time Epic has faced server outages, but past issues have typically been resolved quickly. If today’s problem is of similar severity, services could be back up within a matter of hours.
What Should Players Do?
For now, players are advised to avoid logging in to any Epic services, as repeated attempts are likely to fail. Even those who manage to access their accounts may encounter degraded functionality, particularly in matchmaking for games like Fortnite.
The community is hoping Epic resolves these issues before the free games rotation deadline. In the meantime, gamers can monitor updates through Epic’s official channels or rely on status trackers like Down Detector.
The Epic Games Store outage and related issues with Fortnite, Rocket League, and Fall Guys have frustrated many users. However, given Epic’s track record, a swift resolution is expected. Stay tuned for further updates as they become available.
Update: Services Restored
We’re pleased to report that the Epic Games Store servers are now back online and fully operational. Users can once again log in, purchase games, download their existing library, and claim free games.
The current free game, Brotato, is still available until the weekly rotation occurs on Thursday at 10:00am CT, when it will be replaced by Bus Simulator 21: Next Stop and LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga.
If you experienced any issues during the downtime, we recommend checking your account and ensuring all your previous downloads and purchases are accessible. Epic Games Store users can now resume their normal gaming activities without interruption.