Is Fortnite down? (December 25, 2025)

Fortnite is one of the most popular online titles right now, with millions of players diving into the snowy island and celebrating Winterfest. However, as of the latest reports, Fortnite is facing issues, and players are unable to log in, play matches, or enter custom experiences

Here's everything we know about the game being down and when players can potentially expect it to get back on track.

Fortnite is down for many players (December 25, 2025)

As of the latest reports from multiple sources, gamers are complaining that they are unable to access Fortnite, with several reporting outages and other problems while trying to log in or open the game.

Multiple reports by players across social media platforms like X and Instagram highlight issues while trying to load the game. Additionally, popular tool Downdetector has recorded thousands of players registering issues while trying to log in or open the game.

The official support channel on the social media platform X (@FortniteStatus) has acknowledged the issue and has stated that they are actively investigating it and working on a fix. They further stated that they will share an update when they have more information or a fix, and that while some players may be able to join, they might see themselves kicked from the game due to maintenance.

With millions of active players diving into the snowy island and grinding in-game to complete their Battle Pass or open a Winterfest reward, it comes as no surprise that they are vexed at this sudden outage. Gamers will have to wait for the developers to resolve the issue before they can dive back into the island and yearn for the victory crown.

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Edited by Sayendra Basu