Xbox is down: Major outages stop sign-in, game launches

July 27, 2026 - 19:22

First the PlayStation network goes down, now this. Xbox users around the world are facing a widespread outage that prevents them from signing into their accounts and launching games. Reports began flooding in late Tuesday evening, with thousands of players unable to access their digital libraries or start any titles, including single-player games that require an online check.

The official Xbox Support account acknowledged the issue on social media, stating they are aware of the problem and are working on a fix. However, no timeline for a full restoration has been given. The outage appears to affect both console and PC users through the Xbox app, with error messages citing network connectivity failures. Some users report being stuck on the login screen, while others can get past it but cannot launch any game without the service timing out.

This disruption comes just days after a similar incident hit the PlayStation Network, which left Sony's users unable to play online or access digital stores for several hours. The back-to-back failures have frustrated gamers who rely on these services for their evening entertainment. For now, Xbox owners are left waiting, with many hoping the fix arrives before the weekend. We will update this story as more information becomes available.