Is Epic Games down? Current status
GamesChecking store.epicgames.com
Service-side restrictions
The store opens, but the catalogue is incomplete, and direct payment with Russian cards does not work.
- Reports past hour
- 0
- Past 24 hours
- 0
- Response from Moscow
- 1.1 sec
Checked 06:00 MSKupdates every 5 minutes
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Past 24 hours
Each bar is 15 minutes. Top shows check results from Moscow, bottom shows how many people reported problems.
- Working
- Slow or partial
- Does not open
- No check
- Reports
Checks were successful in 100% of cases. No outages detected during checks. No reports.
Show hourly table
| Time, MSK | Checks | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| 06:15–07:15 | No check | 0 |
| 07:15–08:15 | No check | 0 |
| 08:15–09:15 | No check | 0 |
| 09:15–10:15 | No check | 0 |
| 10:15–11:15 | No check | 0 |
| 11:15–12:15 | No check | 0 |
| 12:15–13:15 | No check | 0 |
| 13:15–14:15 | No check | 0 |
| 14:15–15:15 | No check | 0 |
| 15:15–16:15 | No check | 0 |
| 16:15–17:15 | No check | 0 |
| 17:15–18:15 | No check | 0 |
| 18:15–19:15 | No check | 0 |
| 19:15–20:15 | No check | 0 |
| 20:15–21:15 | Working | 0 |
| 21:15–22:15 | Working | 0 |
| 22:15–23:15 | Working | 0 |
| 23:15–00:15 | Working | 0 |
| 00:15–01:15 | Working | 0 |
| 01:15–02:15 | Working | 0 |
| 02:15–03:15 | Working | 0 |
| 03:15–04:15 | Working | 0 |
| 04:15–05:15 | Working | 0 |
| 05:15–06:15 | Working | 0 |
Restrictions in Russia
The storefront opens, but the catalogue is incomplete — games from publishers that left Russia are missing. Direct payment with a Russian card fails and is only available through Xsolla using a virtual Yandex Bank card, or via third-party top-up codes.
Data compiled from news and official statements — this is reference information, not the result of our checks. Real-time conditions are reflected by the checks and user reports on this page.
What checks show
A server in Moscow checks these addresses every 5 minutes. Last check — 06:00 MSK.
| Address | Status | Code | Response | Issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| store.epicgames.com | Opens | 403 | 1.1 sec | Server responded with error 403 |
Reported issues
User reports in the last 24 hours.
No reports in the past 24 hours — and that is good news.
Who is affected
Checks from devices of visitors in Russia over 24 hours — by provider.
No one has checked Epic Games from their device in the last 24 hours. Tap "Check" above — your check will appear here.
Outage history
Times when checks failed or reports were notably higher than usual.
There have been no recent outages.
Frequently asked questions
Is Epic Games working right now?
Service-side restrictions. The store opens, but the catalogue is incomplete, and direct payment with Russian cards does not work. Checked at 06:00 MSK, updated every 5 minutes.
Why is Epic Games down for me, but working for others?
Most often, it depends on the network: accessibility varies by provider and region. Check Epic Games from your device, switch between Wi-Fi and mobile data, or restart the app. Check the "Who is having issues" section to see affected providers.
How can I check if Epic Games opens on my device?
Tap "Check" in the "Check on your device" section. Your browser will query Epic Games addresses directly and display the response status and time. The check takes up to 8 seconds and installs nothing.
What should I do if Epic Games won't open?
Restart the app or refresh the page, switch between Wi-Fi and mobile data, and check the date and time on your device. If this page indicates a widespread outage, you'll need to wait: such issues usually resolve within an hour or two.