Fortnite, Among Us, and Epic Games Services Down: Updates on Global Outage

A massive outage has left thousands of gamers frustrated, with popular titles like Fortnite, Among Us, Rocket League, and others affected. The disruption, which began on Wednesday, has resulted in over 35,000 user complaints for ARC Raiders and 4,000 for AWS, according to Downdetector. The current status of Epic Games Services indicates that Fortnite, Rocket League, Fall Guys, and Epic Online Services (EOS) remain down. Users are experiencing login failures and 'Servers Not Responding' errors, with the Epic Games Store also affected for purchases. ARC Raiders, meanwhile, is plagued by the ART00004 error, which has been worsened by the Cold Snap event's traffic. Innersloth's Among Us has not addressed the outage, leaving gamers in the dark. Other affected titles include Rocket League, Fall Guys, Dead by Daylight, Elden Ring, Palworld, Throne and Liberty, and Lost Ark. In a surprising statement, AWS denied any outage, attributing the speculation to an 'event elsewhere on the internet.' However, users continue to experience issues, with some resorting to repeated logins, which may risk account flags. To stay updated, gamers can monitor the status page at status.epicgames.com, Downdetector.com, or follow Epic Games on X. In the meantime, users are advised to wait it out, as server-side issues require AWS/Epic fixes. Checking local fixes, such as verifying game files or reinstalling EAC, may also be helpful. Gamers have taken to social media to express their frustration, with some sharing their experiences and offering tips to others. One user warned that joining a match during the outage may result in losing items. As the situation continues to unfold, gamers can stay informed and avoid further frustration by following the updates and advice provided.