Thursday, March 28, 2024

Steam is Down With 502 Bad Gateway Error Message? Here’s Why

There is both good news and bad news for PC gamers today. Steam Summer Sale 2019 is live which is great. Unfortuanlty, some regions are experiencing Steam 502 bad gateway error message.

Steam web servers are experiencing difficulty with content delivery. The web page is down due to high traffic volumes. Some think it is an internet connection issue but it’s not. Many received an invalid response when trying to access Valve’s web servers during the Steam sale.

The error occurring right now will be resolved soon. This isn’t the first time Steam is experiencing the 502 bad gateway error message. Due to high traffic volumes, web servers have gone down in past years.

Often times Steam Summer Sale causes web servers to experience issues. What’s odd is that every year Steam underestimates the number of players rushing to buy PC games. The store has enticing game deals which mean hundreds of thousands of players rush to the platform.

The same happened on June 25 as soon as 2019 Steam Summer Sale went live. However, many players reported experiencing a 502 bad gateway error message. The PC games platform is still out in certain parts of the world. Here’s an outage man courtesy of Downtracker.

Steam sale dates were leaked earlier this week so many players had their Steam wishlist prepped for the occasion. But the error code ruined their plans so they’ll have to wait a little longer to benefit from the amazing game deals on offer.

Games like Devil May Cry, Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, The Witcher 3, and more are heavily discounted. The sale will last this early next month so you have plenty of time to decide what to buy in case you don’t have a Steam wishlist already.

What Games Should I Get from the Steam Summer Sale?

  • Well, it depends on your taste and the kind of games you prefer. However, we have some recommendations for you.
  • Astroneer — is a highly rated adventure game currently 25% off on Steam.
  • RUST — a highly rated survival game you don’t want to miss.
  • Rainbow Six Siege — An online competitive multiplayer experience like no other.
  • The Witcher 3 — Probably the best RPG of this console generation.

The sale is an exciting event for PC gamers on Steam but things are awfully quiet at Epic Games Store MEGA Sale. The sale that saw some publishers pull out of Epic Games Store is designed to counter Valve’s Summer Sale.

The limited catalog of games on Epic couldn’t attract much attention. We were expecting Epic to use some new strategy around the time its rival’s sale started but so far, nothing. Still, MEGA sale from Epic Games Store is offering players $10 on every $15 purchase, even on brand new games.

Jake
Jake
Hey there! I'm Jake, and for the past eight years, I've been diving deep into journalism and whipping up video game guides. Big-time Pokemon fanatic? That's me. Obsessed with RPGs? Guilty as charged. When I'm not jotting down the latest game tips or hunting for that elusive Pokemon, I'm geeking out with fellow gamers and sharing my latest adventures; 2500+ articles and still going! Dive into my world and let's game on!
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