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Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useFails

IGN's content was still unreachable from a Syrian connection, as the site kept answering with an Error 403 block page instead of any news or reviews.

Landing pageFails

A further desktop test from a Syrian connection still got IGN's Error 403 page (IFW-L01) rejecting the request as suspicious, in place of the site.

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Activity Summary

Blocked in Syria. The team wrote to Ziff Davis in April 2026, and a wider community petition followed in August, with no reply to either.

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Community Updates

A community volunteer sent a wider petition to Ziff Davis and Gamer Network naming IGN among the properties blocking Syrian traffic, asking that the country-level geofence be removed. No reply followed.

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Frequently Asked Questions

No, IGN is currently blocked in Syria. Users in Syria cannot access this service. We are tracking the situation and advocating for change.

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 IGN directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.