Is Fortnite down? (December 5, 2025)

Fortnite is one of the most popular online titles right now, with millions of players diving into the brand-new season 1 of Chapter 7 Pacific Break. However, as of the latest reports, Fortnite is facing issues, and players are unable to log in, play matches, or enter custom experiences, especially on PlayStation consoles.

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 PlayStation (December 5, 2025)

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As of the latest reports, gamers are reporting that they are unable to access Fortnite, with several reporting outages and other problems while trying to log in or open the game, especially on PlayStation consoles. Multiple reports by players across social media platforms like X and Instagram complain of issues while trying to load the game. Additionally, popular tool Downdetector has recorded hundreds of players complaining of issues while trying to log in.

The issue is particularly persistent with PlayStation console users and has mostly affected players using the platform. 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.

With millions of active players diving into the brand-new Chapter 7 Season 1 Pacific Break, it comes as no surprise that gamers are vexed at this sudden outage. They will have to wait for the developers to resolve the issue before they can grind their way up the Battle Pass and get their hands on all the exciting cosmetics this season.

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Edited by Sayendra Basu