Is Epic Games Down?
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About Epic Games Status
BlueMonitor checks Epic Games (epicgames.com) by sending automated requests to its servers. If the service responds within a normal timeframe and returns a successful status code, it's marked as operational. Response times over 3 seconds indicate the service is slow, and connection failures or server errors indicate the service may be down.
Recent Incidents
EOS Maintenance
Aug 11 , 08:00 UTC Completed - The scheduled maintenance has been completed. Aug 11 , 06:00 UTC In progress - Scheduled maintenance is currently in progress. We will provide updates as necessary. Jul 31 , 14:03 UTC Update - We will be undergoing scheduled maintenance during this time. Jul 27 , 19:30 UTC Scheduled - Epic Online Services is scheduled for maintenance on August 11th, 2026 at 6:00 AM UTC. During the maintenance window, there will be slightly degraded availability for up to 2 hours for the following services: - Sessions - Lobbies - Notifications We expect (our built-in) retry functionality to limit the impact of this disruption.
Mouse Input Issue in Fall Guys and Other Titles
Aug 11 , 18:13 UTC Resolved - This incident has been resolved. Aug 11 , 18:13 UTC Update - We are continuing to investigate this issue. Aug 10 , 14:20 UTC Investigating - We're aware of an issue affecting mouse use in Fall Guys and other titles when the polling rate is higher than 125 Hz. We're working on a fix and will update you when this is resolved.
Fortnite Reload Matchmaking Issues
Aug 5 , 22:59 UTC Resolved - Matchmaking in Fortnite Reload has returned to normal. We'll continue to monitor services to ensure everything remains stable. Aug 5 , 22:47 UTC Identified - The issue has been identified and a fix is being implemented. Aug 5 , 22:21 UTC Investigating - We are currently investigating this issue.
Intermittent Fortnite Matchmaking Errors
Jul 31 , 00:53 UTC Resolved - This incident has been resolved. Jul 31 , 00:31 UTC Investigating - We're working to resolve an issue where some players may infrequently see a matchmaking error in Fortnite.
Fortnite: Downtime for v41.30 Update
Jul 30 , 09:54 UTC Completed - The scheduled maintenance has been completed. Jul 30 , 08:00 UTC In progress - Scheduled maintenance is currently in progress. We will provide updates as necessary. Jul 29 , 21:15 UTC Scheduled - ⏰ Scheduled downtime for v41.30 begins at 4 AM ET (8 AM UTC). Matchmaking will be disabled 30 minutes prior.
Fortnite Matchmaking Issue
Jul 28 , 23:29 UTC Resolved - This incident has been resolved. Jul 28 , 22:08 UTC Investigating - We're investigating issues related to Fortnite matchmaking errors and working to resolve them.
Matchmaking Issues
Jul 22 , 19:22 UTC Resolved - This incident has been resolved. Jul 22 , 19:21 UTC Monitoring - A fix has been implemented and we are monitoring the results. Jul 22 , 19:16 UTC Identified - The issue has been identified and a fix is being implemented. Jul 22 , 19:08 UTC Investigating - We are currently investigating this issue.
EOS Maintenance
Jul 21 , 07:00 UTC Completed - The scheduled maintenance has been completed. Jul 21 , 06:00 UTC In progress - Scheduled maintenance is currently in progress. We will provide updates as necessary. Jun 22 , 12:48 UTC Scheduled - To improve the overall uptime and stability of Epic Online Services, we must perform scheduled maintenance on July 21, 2026 at 6:00 AM UTC for the services listed below, resulting in 60 minutes of downtime, followed by degraded service availability for up to 1 hour. Impacted services: - Sessions: - Existing sessions will time out and clients will be disconnected. - New Invites may fail. - Searching and matchmaking will be temporarily unavailable. - Lobbies: - Existing lobbies will fail and clients will be disconnected. - New Invites may fail. - Managing lobbies (creating and destroying) may fail. - Custom Invites: - Invites may fail. Once complete, the services above will automatically resume regular function and no action is required.
Fortnite: Downtime for v41.20 Update
Jul 16 , 09:38 UTC Completed - The scheduled maintenance has been completed. Jul 16 , 08:00 UTC In progress - Scheduled maintenance is currently in progress. We will provide updates as necessary. Jul 15 , 20:27 UTC Scheduled - ⏰ Scheduled downtime for v41.20 begins at 4 AM ET (8 AM UTC). Matchmaking will be disabled 30 minutes prior.
Issues Browsing Sketchfab Content
Jul 15 , 17:04 UTC Resolved - This incident has been resolved. Jul 8 , 18:13 UTC Monitoring - A fix has been implemented and we are monitoring the results Jul 8 , 17:49 UTC Investigating - We're aware of an issue affecting Sketchfab browsing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Epic Games down right now?
This page shows the real-time status of Epic Games. The status is checked automatically by pinging Epic Games's servers. If the status shows "Down", it means Epic Games is currently experiencing issues.
Why is Epic Games not working?
Epic Games may not be working due to server outages, scheduled maintenance, network issues, or high traffic. Check the current status above for real-time information.
How do I check if Epic Games is down for everyone?
BlueMonitor checks Epic Games's servers from our monitoring infrastructure. If the status shows "Down" here, it's likely down for everyone. If it shows "Up" but you can't access it, the issue may be on your end.
What should I do if Epic Games is down?
If Epic Games is down, you can: wait a few minutes and try again, check their official social media for updates, clear your browser cache, or try using a different network connection.