As Fortnite fans took to social media platforms like Twitter to vent their dissatisfaction, social media platforms became a hotspot for user complaints.
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Fortnite players around the world faced a big problem on Thursday. Many couldn’t log into their Epic Games account. A website called Downdetector, which watches online issues, said over 1000 people in the UK reported the trouble. At 5 PM ET, around 9600 users in the US also said they couldn’t play. Luckily, by 6 PM ET, the issues got better, and lots of players said the game worked again. People shared their worries on social media. One Xbox user said, “I can’t log in. It says, ‘Unable to log in to your Epic Games account at this time.'” No official statement came from Fortnite or Epic Games. Fortnite Server Login Issues: Players Unable to Login their Accounts
Users from all across the world complained about not being able to enter their Fortnite accounts. Downdetector, a reputable company that monitors online outages, confirmed the widespread problem. The United Kingdom saw an increase in reports, while the United States took the brunt of the blame, with a troubling 9600 people reporting login issues.
There was a noticeable decrease in issue reports as the clock approached 6 PM ET. Many people rejoiced at the apparent resolution, claiming that the game was back up and operating well. Downdetector showed a dramatic decline in just two hours after peak reporting, with barely 700 cases in the US and fewer than 300 in the UK.
As Fortnite fans took to social media platforms like Twitter to vent their dissatisfaction, social media platforms became a hotspot for user complaints. “Hello, I can’t seem to log in to my account on Fortnite Xbox,” one Xbox customer said. It just states, “Unable to login to your Epic Games account at this time.” Please retry later.’ “Have the servers gone down?”
Another user agreed, writing, “Is the Fortnite server down?” I’m unable to log in!”An error occurred when attempting to connect to the Epic servers.'”
A third gamer tweeted a screenshot of the error notice, advising other users, “If you see this screen, don’t worry. The #Fortnite servers are now down and having problems. #fortnitedown.”
Despite massive user outrage, neither Fortnite nor its developer, Epic Games, issued a formal statement apologizing for the downtime. Users were left in the dark about the cause and projected resolution time due to a lack of communication.
Following an earlier outage earlier in the week, this issue causes yet more interruption for Fortnite gamers. The game was temporarily paused while Epic Games released the first official patch for Chapter 5 Season 1. Servers were down at 3:30 a.m. Eastern Time on December 19, but were quickly restored, allowing players to enjoy their Epic Games gaming experience.
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