Short answer: Xbox services appear to be back online after a global outage tied to Azure in late October 2025. The outage affected Xbox Live, the Microsoft Store, and game libraries, but Microsoft and multiple outlets report recovery progressing with services returning to normal by the evening of October 29–30, 2025, though some users may need to restart or re-sign in.
Details and what to do
- What happened: A widespread outage originated from an Azure Front Door configuration issue, impacting Xbox Live, Microsoft 365, Minecraft, and other Microsoft services. Recovery was expected within hours, with full restoration targeted for October 30, 2025.
- Current status: By late October 2025, Xbox services were reported as recovering and back to the pre-incident state for many users, though some may still experience lingering connectivity or sign-in issues as the last tail-end recovery completes. If you still see issues, try these steps: restart your console or device, power cycle your router, sign out and back in to your Xbox profile, and check the Xbox Status page for live updates.
- How to verify your status: Use official Xbox Status pages or the Xbox Support X account for real-time updates. These sources provide incident-specific notes, affected services, and estimated recovery times.
What this means for you
- If you were affected by the outage, you should now be able to access games, profiles, and the Microsoft Store, though a small number of users may still see partial or delayed recovery. If problems persist beyond a few hours after 30 October 2025, check the official status pages and consider reporting via Xbox Support channels.
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