Microsoft Vows To Fix Xbox Licensing Glitch After 16-Hour Gaming Outage
When we covered the planned PlayStation service blackout, I pointed out that both the Xbox and PlayStation platforms had seen major downtime in their online services that week, rendering digital games unplayable. At the time, the Xbox outage was still ongoing, but I actually overlooked a key detail: not only did the 16-hour outage render digital games unplayable, but it also made discs unplayable, too. If Microsoft follows along with Sony's plans for an all-digital future, these events set a concerning precedent for game ownership and preservation.
Earlier today, many players began experiencing issues with sign in, enumerating their game libraries and playing games. The team has worked hard throughout the day to fix the issue, and we've restored service as of 2:30 PM PDT. Nonetheless, this is an unacceptable situation, and… https://t.co/3y9TjxzKls— Scott Van Vliet (@scottvanvliet) July 28, 2026
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