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Epic Games Store works in Syria, but not all of it, as of .

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Digital game storefront for PC and Mac with weekly free game offers

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What works

Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useWorks

The reporter says that, without a VPN, they could sign in through the browser and the Epic launcher, and download and update games.

Landing pageWorks

From a DSL connection in Syria, store.epicgames.com opened normally, including a game's product page.

Sign-upWorks

A test from a DSL connection in Syria on desktop Chrome reached the Epic account registration form with Syria available and selected as the country. The account was created and then used to sign in to the store.

Sign-inWorks

The reporter says they could sign in without a VPN, both in the browser and in the Epic launcher.

One-time codes (OTP)Not checked
PaymentFails

Paying for a Fortnite V-Bucks pack at Epic's checkout was refused with the message "In compliance with U.S. embargoes and sanctions laws, purchases are not permitted in your region at this time".

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Activity Summary

Partially blocked in Syria. After a community campaign in May 2026, Epic's leadership said access had been restored but no payment provider yet serves Syria; in September a volunteer reported that checkout still refuses purchases citing US sanctions and asked for a legal review.

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Community Updates

A community volunteer told Epic Games support that checkout rejects purchases with the message "In compliance with U.S. embargoes and sanctions laws, purchases are not permitted in your region at this time", and asked that the ticket go to Epic's legal and compliance team for review.

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If you're experiencing issues accessing Epic Games Store in Syria, you can reach out to their support team directly.

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  • Reach out to legal, compliance, or policy teams.
  • Reference the lifted sanctions.
  • Point to competitors who have already unblocked Syria.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Partly. The core use of Epic Games Store works in Syria, but something else about it fails or has not been checked. This page lists what works and what does not.

Many international services blocked access to Syria due to previous sanctions and compliance policies. Even as sanctions are being reviewed, some companies have not yet restored access. Unblock Syria tracks these services and advocates for change.

You can help by voting on this page to show demand, sharing it on social media, and contacting Epic Games Store directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.