Xbox Live has experienced a significant outage, affecting many players on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Xbox 360, mobile devices, cloud gaming, and related services. The issue began around 2 p.m. ET, with over 38,000 outage reports by 3 p.m. ET, according to Downdetector. Microsoft has acknowledged the problem and is investigating, but no timeline for a fix has been given. Players are advised to visit the Xbox Live status page for updates. During the outage, many gamers have taken to social media to share memes and confirm they're not alone in experiencing the downtime.

Why is Xbox Live down?

Microsoft has identified a major outage affecting Xbox Live, impacting sign-in capabilities and services across multiple platforms, and is currently investigating the issue. No specific cause for the outage has been provided yet.

Xbox Live has been a cornerstone of Microsoft's gaming ecosystem since its launch in 2002. This service has allowed millions of players to connect, compete, and enjoy multiplayer experiences across various Xbox consoles and compatible devices. Over the years, Xbox Live has seen numerous updates and improvements to enhance user experience, including the introduction of Xbox Game Pass, which offers a vast library of games for a subscription fee.