On Tuesday, Xbox Live experienced a major outage that left gamers unable to log into their profiles or access their games. The outage, which began around 2:07 p.m. ET, was resolved later in the evening, as confirmed by Microsoft in a tweet on X.
What Happened?
The disruption, described as a “major outage” on Microsoft’s Xbox Status support page, affected numerous users. Gamers were unable to sign into their Xbox profiles, causing them to lose access to most games, apps, and social activities that require sign-in. Even games downloaded locally to Xbox consoles were inaccessible during the outage.
User Reactions
The outage quickly became a hot topic on social media, with “Xbox” trending on X in the US as frustrated users voiced their concerns and sought updates. The Xbox Support account on X provided regular updates, but the exact cause of the outage remains undisclosed.
Microsoft’s Response
In response to the incident, an Xbox spokesperson directed inquiries to the Xbox Support account on X. The company has not yet provided specific details about what caused the outage but assured users that the issue had been resolved.
Conclusion
While the exact cause of the outage remains unknown, Xbox Live’s swift return to service has brought relief to the gaming community. Stay tuned for further updates from Xbox Support as more information becomes available.
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