A recent Amazon Web Services (AWS) outage has affected various online gaming platforms like Fortnite, Rocket League, and ARC Raiders, prompting more than 34,000 error reports. AWS claims all services are still operational. Users face login and matchmaking failures.
Fortnite login failures
ARC Raiders ART00004 error
Over 34,000 AWS error reports
AWS claims no outage
Steam faces downtime
Check Epic Games status for updates
The recent AWS outage is causing a headache for gamers. While AWS claims their services are running smoothly, more than 34,000 users reported problems, especially affecting titles like Fortnite and ARC Raiders.
Details on Game Disruptions
Multiple popular games are experiencing issues, primarily linked to AWS disruptions.
Gamers have faced various errors, like login issues and server problems across platforms. For example, Fortnite players are seeing “Servers Not Responding” messages. Meanwhile, Rocket League users are unable to join matches due to Epic Online Services timeouts.
Services Affected Beyond Gaming
This outage isn’t just hurting gamers; it’s impacting other services too.
For example, the PlayStation Network is facing partial outages that affect cross-platform games, while Steam has experienced multiple hours of downtime. These widespread issues show how interconnected our online experiences have become.
Epic Games Store issues
Fall Guys matchmaking difficulties
Steam outages persist
Addressing the Outage and History
How can gamers cope with these disruptions?
Checking the status on Epic Games’ platforms like status.epicgames.com or Downdetector can keep you informed. It’s also worthwhile to wait it out, as some server issues resolve with time. Historically, past outages typically clear up within 1–3 hours.
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