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Fortnite, Epic Games Outage Ahead of Chapter 7 Launch

Fortnite, Epic Games Outage Ahead of Chapter 7 Launch
Fortnite game logo and an 'error' icon, representing the widespread Epic Games server outage affecting players ahead of Chapter 7 and the Quentin Tarantino event.

A severe log-in bug has triggered widespread server issues across multiple major gaming platforms, impacting countless players just as the U.S. heads into its Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Epic Games has confirmed significant struggles affecting its flagship title, Fortnite, alongside the Epic Games Store and Epic Online Services. The outage strikes at a critical moment, mere days before Fortnite's highly anticipated Chapter 7 launch and a massive new Quentin Tarantino collaboration.

Epic Games Confirms Widespread Login Bug Impacting Key Services

The extensive disruption, initially reported on November 26, 2025, stems from an acknowledged log-in bug that has left players unable to access their accounts. Epic Games released multiple statements addressing the crisis, including, "Our team is investigating the issue and we'll follow up once the issue has been resolved," and later, "We'll provide an update ASAP as we have more info, and the issue is fixed."

Reports from various sources, including GameSpot's own attempts around 2:10 PM ET, confirm that users were unable to even reach the Epic launcher, let alone enter Fortnite. The ripple effect of this core log-in problem extends far beyond Epic's immediate ecosystem, with numerous other prominent gaming services also experiencing difficulties:

  • Xbox Live
  • Apex Legends
  • Battle.net
  • Various associated gaming services relying on Epic Online Services

This broad connectivity failure has stranded players across a multitude of platforms, including PC, Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One, preventing access to their digital entertainment during a key holiday period.

Outage Strikes Just Before Fortnite's Monumental Chapter 7 & Kill Bill Event

The timing of this server instability could not be more inconvenient for the millions of Fortnite enthusiasts worldwide. The current in-game Simpsons collaboration is drawing to a close, making way for a series of groundbreaking updates and events slated for the end of November:

  • Chapter 7 Official Launch: Set to commence on November 29, 2025.
  • Fortnite Zero Hour Event: This pivotal in-game spectacle, kicking off Chapter 7, is scheduled for Saturday, November 29, 2025, at 11 AM PT / 2 PM ET / 7 PM GMT.
  • The Lost Chapter: Yuki's Revenge: A thrilling new narrative collaboration, spearheaded by Quentin Tarantino and delving into an untold 'Kill Bill' story, will begin immediately after, on November 30, 2025, at the same times.

As investigations continue, the global gaming community is eagerly awaiting a swift resolution from Epic Games, hoping to regain access before these monumental events reshape the Fortnite landscape.