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Xbox’s huge outage even blocked games on disc

An extended Xbox outage began Sunday evening, disrupting not only digital game access but also preventing users from playing disc-based games. The issue affected login attempts, app launches, and store functionality, with social media confirming widespread user impact.

Background

This incident highlights the growing reliance on online services for even offline gaming experiences, as physical game discs now require server validation to function properly.

Source
The Verge
Published
Jul 28, 2026 at 03:53 AM
Score
8.0 / 10