Discover the Latest Xbox Network Innovations and Outages

Microsoft 's Xbox network experienced a major outage lasting several hours , causing disruptions for players attempting to sign in , connect online , and make purchases . Xbox Support confirmed the resolution of the issue , allowing users to resume normal activities . The outage affected various aspects of Xbox Live , including signing into user profiles , accessing the Xbox Store , and subscriptions . Players encountered difficulties with online - connected games and experienced errors with remote play.

In addition to the Xbox Live outage , Microsoft faced other unrelated technical issues , including problems with Azure services in the Central US region and widespread Blue Screen of Death ( BSOD ) errors on Windows machines . These technical challenges impacted various industries , such as banking , airlines , and broadcasters , highlighting the far - reaching consequences of such disruptions . The recent outage is not an isolated incident , as Xbox network experienced a similar disruption earlier this month , resulting in prolonged downtime.

Following the recent downtime , Microsoft Xbox Support announced the restoration of Xbox Live services after over four hours of downtime . Users can now sign in , matchmake , and make purchases without any hindrances . This downtime marked the second outage Xbox owners faced in July , with the previous incident occurring at the beginning of the month and lasting for several hours . Microsoft provided limited explanations for the outages , leaving users frustrated by the lack of transparency regarding the issues.

The ongoing technical challenges coincide with Microsoft 's decision to increase prices on select Xbox Game Pass plans , while also introducing a new Standard plan . This move led to speculation about the company 's strategy and its impact on subscribers . Microsoft 's commitment to providing a vast library of games with online multiplayer features remains unchanged , despite the recent disruptions to Xbox Live services . As users await further updates from Microsoft regarding the outages , questions linger about the reliability of the Xbox network and the company 's approach to addressing technical issues.