
Steam Community Down: Users Report Widespread E502 L3 Error Issues

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Steam users worldwide are experiencing issues with Steam Community, encountering error E502 L3 since 5am CT. The problem primarily affects the Steam Community features while leaving most game services operational.
Key Issues:
- Error message: "Something Went Wrong. We were unable to service your request. Please try again later."
- Error code: E502 L3
- Affected services: Steam Community, Profile tags
- Working services: Game loading, Store purchases, Updates
Impact:
- Unable to access community features
- Can't complete forms or participate in discussions
- Chat functionality affected
- Profile access limited
- Friend list management unavailable
Cause and Solution: The issue stems from a Bad Gateway error on Valve's servers. As this is a server-side problem, users cannot resolve it themselves. Valve has not yet officially acknowledged the issue or provided an estimated time for resolution.
Current Status: Users can monitor the situation at steamstat.us website. Until Valve resolves the server issues, affected features will remain inaccessible. Most games remain playable despite the Community outage.
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