- Xbox is currently experiencing a major outage affecting sign-ins, game libraries, game launches, etc.
- Microsoft acknowledged the disruption and is working to mitigate the issue.
- These issues follow a similar outage on PlayStation from a few days ago.
Following PlayStation’s announcement to move on from discs in 2028, the shift towards an all-digital future has been accelerated. However, it seems the industry is already showing signs of concern regarding this future.
Not too long ago, PlayStation experienced various server issues, affecting millions of customers. Now, Xbox has followed suit with an outage of its own.
Why it matters: Fans have expressed frustration about companies limiting game distribution to the digital format time and again. The latest outages have left these fans feeling vindicated about their concerns.
The ongoing outage is preventing some users from signing in, while others report not being able to view their game libraries or launch Xbox titles.
In a post on Twitter/X, the gaming giant has acknowledged these issues. Microsoft says it is currently working to mitigate the problems, though not much else has been said on the matter.
Just checking in on the game library, sign-in, and game launch issues. We know this has been going on for a while.
The good news is that players with a console configured as their home Xbox can mostly access eligible digital games offline. However, features like account verification have been impacted as they remain dependent on functioning servers.
The outage arrives following PlayStation’s signal towards an all-digital future. Xbox will likely follow suit once these plans go live in 2028, but both gaming giants have faced an outage disrupting gameplay in the same week.
As such, it’s clear that the industry has a long way to go before it can completely move on from discs. Perhaps this is a sign for both Microsoft and Sony to reconsider this shift.
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Moiz Banoori, with a decade of experience in gaming and tech journalism and a degree in journalism, is a notable figure in the industry. He has contributed to various esteemed platforms, showcasing his expertise in both reporting and opinion writing.
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