Christmas is the time when gamers make a cup of hot chocolate, grab some eggnog, and immerse themselves in their favorite games. However, millions of gamers around the world are left with coal in their socks as servers are down for some of the most popular titles. This is believed to be due to a major AWS issue reported by numerous sources around the world.
Here’s an in-depth look at why so many games are currently broken (December 25, 2025).
Christmas is ruined for gamers as hundreds of games are currently down (December 25, 2025)
The holidays are one of the most anticipated times of the year for gamers, as they immerse themselves in their favorite games and enjoy a well-deserved desire for mining. However, this plan hit a brick wall. Apparently, a major AWS outage and server issues have affected hundreds of games worldwide, leaving gamers annoyed.
Several major titles like Fortnite, ARC Raiders, Rocket League, and Apex Legends have received thousands of player reports on social media platforms like X and Instagram. highlight issues when trying to load the game. Additionally, popular tool Downdetector has recorded millions of gamers worldwide experiencing issues when trying to log in or open multiple games.
In addition to games, the main platforms and stores like Epic games Store, Steam and EA were also affected by this server outage. This comes at the worst time as most stores and platforms are offering winter sales and deals. This downtime will also result in a significant loss of performance and revenue.
With many games like Fortnite and ARC Raiders offering special in-game events, this outage comes at the worst possible time of the holiday season. Many gamers look forward to long Christmas gaming nights, and this server crash has left a bad taste in the mouths of millions of gamers around the world.
Players will have to wait for developers and platforms to resolve the major issue before being able to dive back into their favorite titles and enjoy Christmas lost in their favorite digital universe.
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Edited by Sayendra Basu
