Amazon Web Services (AWS) experienced a significant outage that impacted various online services, including popular video games like Fortnite and Roblox. The issues stemmed from “significant error rates” in AWS's DynamoDB service located in the US-EAST-1 region, affecting users' ability to log in and access services. Epic Games confirmed that Fortnite was experiencing login issues due to the AWS problems and is actively investigating the matter. AWS has acknowledged the issue, stating it identified a potential root cause related to DNS resolution and has initiated recovery measures. They advise users to retry failed requests as they work to restore full service functionality.

What services were affected by the AWS outage?

The AWS outage affected a wide range of services, including video games like Fortnite, Roblox, and online platforms such as Snapchat and Slack. Users also reported issues with online banking and websites dependent on AWS infrastructure.

Fortnite, developed by Epic Games, is a hugely popular battle royale game that has garnered a massive player base since its release in 2017. Its blend of building mechanics and competitive gameplay has earned it a prominent spot in the gaming community, making outages particularly disruptive for its players. Epic continues to stay transparent about the issues affecting the game during this AWS incident, underscoring its commitment to maintaining player experience even amid technical difficulties.