Is my game down right now?

GamerOutage.com provides real-time crowd-sourced outage reports for popular online games including Fortnite, Warzone, Minecraft, Valorant, Apex Legends, and more. Select your game from the list to see its current server status.

How does GamerOutage.com detect outages?

Players submit real-time reports when they experience connection issues. When report volume exceeds a threshold in a 15-minute window, the status automatically updates to Degraded or Outage.

How do I fix game connection issues?

Start by checking GamerOutage.com to confirm whether the issue is widespread. If it is, the problem is server-side and you need to wait. If reports are low, try restarting your router, switching to a wired ethernet connection, and checking for game updates.

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Troubleshooting Guide

How to Fix Diablo IV
Connection Issues

If Diablo IVwon't connect or keeps timing out, follow these steps in order. First, check the live status page to confirm whether it's a server-side outage or a local issue.

Step-by-Step Fix

Check Blizzard Server Status

Visit @BlizzardCS on Twitter/X for the fastest updates, or the Blizzard support page for Diablo IV status.

Restart Battle.net

Exit Battle.net completely from the system tray and relaunch. This clears cached auth tokens that can cause connection failures.

Scan and repair game files

In Battle.net: click Diablo IV → Options → Scan and Repair. This verifies and fixes corrupted game files.

Reset your network

Power cycle your router and modem for 30 seconds. Many Blizzard connection codes are caused by stale network state.

Disable VPN

VPNs cause Diablo IV to fail authentication checks. Disable any VPN and try connecting again.

Check Windows Firewall

Add exceptions for Battle.net and Diablo IV in Windows Firewall → Allow an app through firewall → change settings.

Is it a server outage?

Check the live report chart — if dozens of players are submitting, it's on Blizzard Entertainment's end.

Check Diablo IV Status →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Diablo 4 down right now?

GamerOutage.com shows live crowd-sourced Diablo IV reports. The chart above tracks report volume over the last 3 hours — spikes indicate active server issues.

Why can't I connect to Diablo 4 servers?

Diablo IV is an always-online game — it requires a constant connection to Blizzard's servers even in single-player. If Blizzard's servers are down, you can't play at all. Check our live status above.

How do I fix the Diablo 4 "Failed to connect to game server" error?

Restart Battle.net, scan and repair game files, and check that Windows Firewall isn't blocking the game. If our report count is elevated, it's a Blizzard server outage.

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