How to fix CAPTCHA issues when trying to make a purchase from the Epic Games Store
We are aware of an issue where players trying to make a purchase on the Epic Games Store are receiving the error "Failed to challenge captcha, please try again later." To try and resolve the issue, follow these steps:
- Use incognito mode in your browser
- Clear the Epic Games Launcher cache: How do I clear the Launcher cache on PC?
- Turn off VPN or hosting services if active
- Switch to a different internet connection, like a mobile hotspot or data
- Delete your browser cookies
- Use a browser instead of the app: Log in to your Epic Games account through a browser and make the purchase there
- Use the troubleshooting instructions described in How to fix CAPTCHA issues when logging into your Epic Games account.
- If the issue persists, try purchasing/redeeming the game again at a later time.