Epic Games investigating reported outages with Fortnite

Epic Games investigating reported outages with Fortnite

NEW YORK (PIX11) -- Fortnite players are continuing to face issues with the platform as its parent company Epic Games works to address outages. Thousands of players reported issues with server connection, gameplay and login, from Friday night into Saturday, according to Down Detector. More Local News "We are aware of an issue where players cannot log in, matchmake, or select a game in the Discover Lobby," read a statement on Epic Games' st…

Fortnite servers return after brief downtime for update 34.20

Fortnite players were briefly sidelined on Tuesday as Epic Games took servers offline for update 34.20, part of the ongoing Chapter 6 Season 2 rollout. The scheduled downtime began at 1am PDT (8am GMT) and concluded after approximately one hour and 38 minutes, with matchmaking restored by 2.38am PDT (9.38am GMT), according to the game's official status account on X, formerly Twitter. The patch introduces a wave of fresh content ahead of Fortnite…

Major Fortnite Outage Affecting Players, Epic Games Shares Update

Fortnite players prepped to get some matches in this weekend unfortunately have encountered a pretty significant interruption affecting matchmaking, logins, and more when trying to play. Many of the issues seem to be specifically targeting the “Discover” content found in the Discover Lobby which, if you’re an avid Fortnite player, you’ll know is no small portion of what’s available in the game. Epic Games has since responded to the issue to say …

What Is Fortnite Matchmaking Error #1 and How to Fix It (2025 Guide)

Fortnite players are no strangers to in-game hiccups, but a recurring issue — matchmaking error #1 — has recently disrupted matches for many. This error usually pops up after major updates or during new game mode releases, halting the matchmaking process with an “Unknown Error. Maybe try again?” message. It affects players across platforms, including PC, mobile, and consoles. Common Causes of the Matchmaking Error Several factors contribute to m…

What’s wrong with Fortnite? March 28 and 29 outages explained

Fortnite players have mass-reported an outage that prohibits them from queuing into matches. This issue has affected the ‘Discovery’ menu, which allows players to select which game they want to play. Epic Games has finally addressed the problem, and here’s the latest regarding what’s wrong with Fortnite. UPDATE #2: What’s still wrong with Fortnite? https://twitter.com/FortniteStatus/status/1905965039191793676 Just when we thought Epic Games had…

Fortnite Catastrophe: Fans Frustrated as 'Dead Game' Servers Remain Offline - The Times of India Update - Breaking Latest News

Fortnite’s Downtime Drama: A Wake-Up Call for the Gaming Industry? The recent prolonged downtime of Fortnite’s servers has left fans in disbelief. Should such an outage signify future trends for the gaming community? As players grumbled about the disrupted Game Time, industry experts have begun to speculate on what these interruptions might mean for the digital future. Here’s an in-depth look at potential shifts in gaming trends sparked by this …