Steam experienced a partial outage on February 20, 2026, disrupting online matchmaking for users globally. The issue, linked to server host Cloudflare, began around 2:00pm ET and was largely resolved by 4:00pm ET.
Outage Details and Impact
According to Steam Status, online users dropped sharply as the outage began, with over 370,000 visits recorded in an hour. Users reported issues on social media and Reddit, primarily concerning multiplayer and matchmaking services. However, logging into Steam remained possible for many, and single-player games that were already downloaded were generally unaffected.
Resolution and Ongoing Issues
By 4:00pm ET, reports of the outage had significantly decreased, though some users may still experience intermittent issues. Downdetector showed a spike in reports at the onset, with a steep decline 15 minutes later. Similar platforms like PlayStation Network and Xbox were not affected.
