Is Fortnite down? Fans flood social media with memes after another server crash
Fortnite servers went down again late on June 9, leaving thousands of players stuck outside the game. Over 15,000 reports were logged as frustrated fans took to social media. Memes, jokes, and rage-filled timelines, with many pointing out this isn¡¯t the first time servers have crashed in recent days.
Late on June 9, Fortnite players were met with disappointment as the servers suddenly went down, leaving thousands unable to connect. According to DownDetector.com, over 15,000 users had reported issues by 11 p.m.(USA), with nearly 85% complaining about server connection problems. The popular Battle Royale game faced a wave of reactions, especially on social media, as users expressed their frustration in the most meme-worthy ways.
Many players who were just logging in to enjoy a few matches found themselves locked out instead. One user wrote, ¡°Fortnite being down as soon as I log in.... IM FEINDING,¡± while another joked, ¡°FORTNITE SERVERS ARE DOWN WHILST IM TRYING TO BE JOBLESS.¡±
fortnite being down as soon as i log in.... IM FEINDING pic.twitter.com/fryjKHblgH
¡ª jj (@joliegirlcore) June 10, 2025
Recurring issue leaves players annoyed
The problem didn¡¯t just pop up out of nowhere. Just a couple of days back, fans were posting similar complaints about Fortnite servers crashing. Several users had pointed out that matchmaking was failing or that they couldn¡¯t find enough players in a game. Now, with yet another crash, players are calling on Epic Games to address what¡¯s quickly becoming a regular issue.
FORTNITE SERVERS ARE DOWN WHILST IM TRYING TO BE JOBLESS pic.twitter.com/3h9sAQOprj
¡ª Chanel (@ChanelTardiana) June 10, 2025
¡°Is Fortnite down?? I can't get in a game. It keeps saying matchmaking failed and there aren't many people in games,¡± another user posted on X, capturing the overall mood of the fanbase.
fortnite servers are down. what am i supposed to do with myself¡? pic.twitter.com/hmkMDJPkCW
¡ª kimi (@monchhichibabi) June 10, 2025
While Epic Games has yet to give a full explanation for the latest crash, players are hoping the developers will take quick action. With the game¡¯s popularity still high and new updates rolling out often, server stability is more important than ever. For now, players are left scrolling through memes and waiting for their favourite game to come back online.