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Matchmaking & Parties Fortnite Issue

ResolvedminorOfficial source confirmedSpecific component onlyFirst recorded update Aug 14, 2026, 12:13 AM · Resolved Aug 14, 2026, 12:27 AM

Matchmaking and partying up are returned to normal.

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Affected services

MatchmakingParties, Friends, and Messaging

Updates (2)

  1. Aug 14, 2026, 12:27 AM
    Matchmaking & Parties Fortnite Issue

    Matchmaking and partying up are returned to normal.

    Epic Games ↗
  2. Aug 14, 2026, 12:13 AM
    Matchmaking & Parties Fortnite Issue

    Matchmaking and joining parties are currently experiencing issues and we're working to resolve them.

    Epic Games ↗

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