The popular virtual tabletop platform Roll20 is experiencing a widespread outage, leaving thousands of users unable to access the service on Thursday.
According to DownDetector, reports of issues began surfacing around 2:00 p.m. EDT, with a sharp spike shortly afterward.
What Issues Are Users Reporting?
As of 2:20 p.m. EDT, nearly 2,000 outage reports had been logged on DownDetector. Most users reported:
- Server connection failures
- Inability to log in
- Pages failing to load during active sessions
The outage appears to be affecting users across multiple regions, disrupting online tabletop sessions and campaigns scheduled during peak hours.
Is Roll20 Aware of the Issue?
As of the latest update, Roll20 has not issued an official statement confirming the cause of the outage or providing an estimated time for service restoration. Users are advised to monitor Roll20’s official status page and social media channels for updates.
What Users Can Do Right Now
Until the issue is resolved, players and game masters may want to:
- Avoid refreshing sessions repeatedly to prevent data issues
- Save campaign notes offline where possible
- Check DownDetector and Roll20’s official channels for real-time updates
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
