Amazon Web Services encountered a major outage on December 25, disrupting thousands of websites and gaming platforms during peak holiday traffic.
The incident registered over 3,200 user reports on Downdetector, representing the third large-scale AWS failure in the year. Gaming services faced severe impacts, with Epic Games Store, Fortnite, Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation Network among those affected. Users attempting logins on Christmas Eve met authentication errors, while others experienced sudden disconnections from ongoing matches.
Financial platforms also suffered, as social media reports indicated disruptions at Coinbase and Robinhood. The outage struck during heightened online activity tied to the holiday season. Players across console, PC, and mobile devices shared screenshots of error messages on various platforms.
https://dataconomy.com/2025/12/25/aws-outage-disrupts-fortnite-and-steam/
