Microsoft Outage Affects Minecraft and Global Websites
A Microsoft outage caused issues for Minecraft and other platforms. Downdetector reported widespread problems linked to a DNS issue.
Microsoft's widespread outage has impacted numerous websites, including Minecraft, due to DNS issues. This outage resulted in connectivity problems across various services globally.
Key facts
- Heathrow, NatWest, and Minecraft were affected by Microsoft's outage.
- Microsoft Azure reported DNS issues at 16:00 GMT, consistent with previous problems.
- UK websites like Asda and O2 faced disruptions; US users reported issues with Starbucks and Kroger.
- Microsoft 365 customers experienced delays in Outlook and Teams functions.
Impact / What’s next
Microsoft is addressing the connectivity issues by redirecting affected traffic. The company is actively posting updates after initial access issues to the service status page. Players and businesses will be keenly watching for full service resumption as Microsoft reroutes traffic and restores normal operations.