How to fix the Epic Games Store Error 500

When attempting to launch your favorite game from the Epic Games Store, you may get an issue when entering into your account. Many people have reported Error 500, which normally occurs when a large amount of traffic hits the digital storefront.

When you see this issue while attempting to log into your Epic Games Store account, you are unable to access it. You’re forced to try again and relaunch the launcher. Here’s everything you need to know about what to do if you see Epic Games Store Error 500.

Unfortunately, this will happen if too many people try to use the launcher or buy something from the Epic Games Store collection. Fortunately, if you can momentarily log into your game, you should have no trouble loading it. If you want to go to the storefront and look into any current sales, you may need to come back later to see what was causing all the traffic.

This is a common problem that occurs when a popular game is added to the Epic Games Store or a free game is made available to anybody with an account. This may occur every few months, particularly during the Christmas season when Epic Games runs a sale or offers us exclusive games for a limited period.

Whatever the cause, the simplest way to get around Error 500 is to keep refreshing the Epic Game Shop launcher and trying again. The issue is on the Epic Game Store’s server, leaving you with little alternative but to wait, either playing another game on Steam or checking to see if the sale is happening elsewhere. You’re unlikely to be so fortunate, so refreshing the storefront is your best bet. We’d also advise being patient because you can’t do much.