AWS and Azure Outages Disrupt Xbox and Minecraft
AWS and Azure outages affected Xbox and Minecraft on 2025-10-29, causing disruptions to platforms like Microsoft 365 and Outlook.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure experienced outages starting at 3:30 PM on 2025-10-29, affecting Xbox and Minecraft players. This issue prevented connections to various platforms, including Microsoft 365 and Outlook.
Key facts
- AWS and Azure outages began at 15:30 on 2025-10-29.
- The outages affected Xbox and Minecraft users globally.
- Microsoft 365 and Outlook were among the services disrupted.
- This follows a similar incident on 2025-10-20 impacting several global services.
- Platforms like Starbucks, Costco, and Kroger were reported as affected.
Impact / What's next
Players and users reported widespread connection problems, visiting forums and social media to voice their concerns. The recurring nature of these outages highlights the importance of investigating root causes to prevent future disruptions. Service providers are likely reviewing this incident to enhance network resilience and minimize user impact in future events.