Minecraft Network Outage Affects Logins and Server Access
Minecraft server and login issues hit Microsoft networks on 2025-11-18, affecting gameplay for many users.
On 2025-11-18, Minecraft players experienced a network outage affecting server connectivity and login access across Microsoft networks. The issue began at 01:57am and prompted a notable increase in complaints.
Key facts
- Minecraft players reported connectivity issues early on 2025-11-18.
- Downdetector registered over 250 disruption reports.
- 80% of complaints involved server problems on the app.
- 10% of issues related to login errors and another 10% to gameplay difficulties.
- Microsoft's infrastructure was identified as the primary network affected.
Impact / What’s next
The outage primarily impacted players trying to log into Minecraft and access servers. With server connectivity issues accounting for the majority of complaints, gameplay was significantly disrupted. Microsoft has yet to release a statement or timeline for a fix. Players are advised to monitor official channels for updates as infrastructure teams work on resolving the problems.