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25 December 2025 17:25

A widespread network outage disrupted multiple major online games on Christmas Eve, affecting titles such as Fortnite, ARC Raiders, Rocket League, Marvel Rivals, and services tied to Steam. The incident left many players unable to log in or remain connected, prompting widespread frustration across social media.

Fortnite was among the most severely impacted games during the outage. With servers unavailable during one of the busiest gaming periods of the year, players quickly turned online to report issues and seek updates.

Epic Games founder and CEO Tim Sweeney addressed the situation directly on social media. In an initial post acknowledging the disruption, he wrote:

“The servers are melting down, sorry fam.”

Several hours later, Sweeney followed up with a confirmation that services had been restored, posting:

“It’s back, and Merry Christmas everyone!”

The brief messages were well received by the community, with many fans appreciating the direct acknowledgment from Epic Games’ leadership during the holiday period.

The exact cause of the outage has not been officially confirmed. However, due to the number of affected games and platforms, the issue is widely believed to be linked to broader global network infrastructure problems rather than a single publisher or service. Similar large-scale outages have occurred more frequently throughout the year, impacting online games and digital services across multiple regions.

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25 December 2025 17:25

Tags: Fortnite

A widespread network outage disrupted multiple major online games on Christmas Eve, affecting titles such as Fortnite, ARC Raiders, Rocket League, Marvel Rivals, and services tied to Steam. The incident left many players unable to log in or remain connected, prompting widespread frustration across social media.

Fortnite was among the most severely impacted games during the outage. With servers unavailable during one of the busiest gaming periods of the year, players quickly turned online to report issues and seek updates.

Epic Games founder and CEO Tim Sweeney addressed the situation directly on social media. In an initial post acknowledging the disruption, he wrote:

“The servers are melting down, sorry fam.”

Several hours later, Sweeney followed up with a confirmation that services had been restored, posting:

“It’s back, and Merry Christmas everyone!”

The brief messages were well received by the community, with many fans appreciating the direct acknowledgment from Epic Games’ leadership during the holiday period.

The exact cause of the outage has not been officially confirmed. However, due to the number of affected games and platforms, the issue is widely believed to be linked to broader global network infrastructure problems rather than a single publisher or service. Similar large-scale outages have occurred more frequently throughout the year, impacting online games and digital services across multiple regions.

More:Epic Games Reveals Epic Web Shops

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