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ARC Raiders and Fortnite are experiencing widespread outages on Christmas eve

Updated on: Dec 25, 2025, 08:48:42 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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ARC Raiders and Fortnite are experiencing widespread outages on Christmas eve, with players across PC, PS5, and Xbox reporting the ART00004 Network Timeout error. Downdetector, a platform that tracks online outages, showed that about 35,000 users in the US reported the ARC Raiders downtime.

Arc Raiders is down on Christmas eve (X/@ArcRaiderAlerts)

What is the ART00004 Network Timeout error?

This issue, which prevents connection to game servers, has been linked to a server overload. The game company is yet to issue a statement.

“When Arc Raiders servers go down on Xmas Eve,” one person reacted on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.

“Many Services & Games are currently down. AWS, Fortnite, Steam, ARC Raiders, Marvel Rivals, EA,” a second person tweeted.

How to Fix ART00004 Network Timeout Error

The ART00004 error, reading ‘Retrieving data from backend services timed out – please try again later’, typically indicates a server-side issue but can sometimes be mitigated locally.

Check Server Status: Visit Downdetector.com or the ARC Raiders Discord/X (@ARCRaidersGame) for real-time outage updates. If servers are down, as reported today, wait for Embark to restore stability.

Restart Game and Launcher: Fully close ARC Raiders and Steam/Epic Games Launcher (exit via system tray). Relaunch both to reset the connection.

Power-Cycle Router: Unplug your modem/router for 30–60 seconds, then reconnect. This clears cache issues that may cause local timeouts.

Verify Game Files (PC): On Steam, right-click ARC Raiders > Properties > Installed Files > Verify Integrity of Game Files to fix corrupted data.

Switch to Wired Connection: Wi-Fi can be unstable; use an Ethernet cable for better stability. Avoid VPNs, which may disrupt server authentication.

Steam outage

Earlier in the day, the Steam Store was down for thousands in the US. The error, described as a "Bad Gateway," stemmed from overloaded Valve servers or content delivery network (CDN) failures.

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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