Epic Games is experiencing a major authentication down affecting Fortnite, Rocket League, and Fall Guys, with login and matchmaking services completely unavailable Epic Games. Players attempting to log in see error messages like "An error occurred while connecting to Epic Servers".
Timeline & Impact
· Start of Down: December 24, 2025 (Christmas Eve), evening hours
· Current Status: Ongoing investigation (as of 03:04 UTC, Dec 25)
Affected Services:
· Fortnite:Login and Matchmaking (Major down), other features operational
· Rocket League:Login and Matchmaking (Major down)
· Fall Guys:Login (Major down)
· Epic Online Services:Authentication systems (Major down)
What's Actually Happening?
The problem is not with Fortnite's game servers but with Epic Online Services (EOS) authentication infrastructure. This is the shared backend that handles:
· Account verification
· Session management
· Cross-platform identity
Core Issue:
Epic's authentication services are completely unresponsive, creating a login barrier even though most other game features (item shops, parties) remain operational.
Affected Games (Beyond Fortnite)
Several titles using Epic Online Services are also impacted:
· Rocket League complete login lockout
· Fall Guys unable to log in
· Naraka: Bladepoint Some users are unable to log in to the Epic platform
What You Can Do
Check Official Status Pages:
· Epic Games Status: Epic Games
· Fortnite Status Twitter:@FortniteStatus
Troubleshooting Steps:
· Wait patiently, this is a server-side issue requiring Epic's intervention
· Avoid repeatedly attempting to login, may trigger temporary account restrictions
· If already logged in, expect possible disconnections as services are restored Epic Games
Alternative Activities:
· Play single-player games or titles not using Epic Online Services
· Enjoy other features of affected games, such as item shops, party chat that remain accessible
Why This Matters
This down highlights how modern online games rely on shared backend infrastructure. When Epic's authentication fails, it creates a domino effect across multiple titles. The timing (Christmas Eve peak gaming hours) makes it particularly frustrating for players worldwide.
Important: Separate from Steam Down
Note that Steam also experienced a brief down on December 24 (resolved by 04:36 UTC, Dec 25), but this was an independent incident unrelated to Epic's issues.
Official Statement
Epic Games has acknowledged the issue: "We are investigating login issues impacting Fortnite, Rocket League, Fall Guys, and Epic Online Services. We are working on a fix ASAP" Epic Games. Updates will be provided via their official status page.
What to Expect Next
Epic will likely restore services incrementally once the root cause is identified. Given the severity, full recovery may take several hours. Players should continue monitoring official channels for updates.