Many Fortnite players are currently experiencing server issues, preventing them from playing the game’s latest Chapter 6 Season 1: Demon Hunters. This unplanned server outage comes shortly after the launch of the new season last weekend. Epic Games, the developer of Fortnite, has acknowledged the issue and is actively working to resolve it. Players have reported login and server connection problems, with some seeing error messages like “Unable to sign into your account for online services, please try again later.” The ongoing server outage is also affecting other games that rely on Epic for login and matchmaking services.
The first reports of the server outage surfaced around 3:45pm UK time / 10:45am ET on December 4, 2024. Epic Games confirmed the issue approximately half an hour later and has since downgraded the severity from a “Major outage” to “Degraded performance.” While the developers have not provided a specific time frame for when the servers will be back online, they are actively investigating the issue. Some players have been able to log in again, indicating that the problem is being addressed. PlayStation players are also encountering similar login issues related to the ongoing outage, receiving messages like “Unable to sign in to your account for PlayStation Network.”
As of the latest update from Epic Games at 4:41pm UK time / 11:41am ET, the developers are still working on resolving the server outage. Players are advised to stay tuned for further updates on the situation. In the meantime, they can monitor the current status of Fortnite servers through Epic Games’ server status page or the Fortnite Status Twitter account. While the outage is frustrating for players eager to dive back into the game, it is expected to be resolved within a few hours. In the meantime, fans can catch up on the latest Fortnite events, such as the recent Fortnite Remix: The Finale concert that took place in-game last Friday.
For more on Fortnite and other gaming news, players can check out The Sun’s latest PS5 reviews and updates. The gaming community is eagerly awaiting the resolution of the server outage to resume their gameplay experiences. Epic Games is working diligently to address the login and matchmaking issues affecting Fortnite and other games relying on their services. In the meantime, players are advised to keep an eye on official updates from Epic Games and to be patient while the developers work to restore normal gameplay functionality. With ongoing server investigations and improvements, players can look forward to returning to their favorite games and experiencing all that Chapter 6 Season 1 has to offer.
