TL;DR
Users report connectivity, login, and game purchase issues on Steam, while monitoring tools show certain backend functions remain active.
Steam is experiencing a widespread outage on October 26, according to reports. Players have encountered login and connectivity issues across the platform. Some users report they cannot access the store, while others are seeing errors when attempting to purchase games.
The exact cause of the outage is unknown. Monitoring tools indicate that certain backend functions are still running. Even if the store and community pages fail to load, users may still be able to access installed games and certain online features.
Via VGTimes ↗ · Other coverage: Notebookcheck ↗, PC Gamer ↗, GamesRadar+ ↗
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