Is Xbox Live down? Server status, maintenance & outage updates
Is Xbox Live currently down? Here’s the latest on the status of Microsoft’s online service used for its suite of Xbox consoles.
While Xbox Live has suffered its fair share of outages over the years, Microsoft’s online platform has generally proven more stable than its direct competitor. Sony’s PlayStation Network has experienced numerous prolonged outages previously.
Having trouble logging into online services on your Xbox One X|S or older console? Here’s the current server status.
Xbox Live server status
Xbox Live is currently up and running, following a period of users experiencing sign-in issues. Per Xbox Support on X/Twitter, “Users should now be able to sign into the Xbox network. We appreciate your patience and happy gaming!”, reads the October 16 update.
How to check server status?
Xbox owners can check the status of all related services via the official Xbox website. The recorded downtime on October 2 has since been resolved, though certain services are still listed as unavailable at the time of writing.
Other alternatives for real-time updates will be through social media, namely the official Xbox Support X/Twitter page.
We’ll keep you updated right here as and when Xbox Live experiences issues.