Updated December 28: Xbox announced that it has now deployed fixes for issues affecting Xbox cloud gaming and remote gaming services in various regions.
In the early hours of December 28, Xbox announced that it had deployed fixes for issues affecting Xbox cloud gaming and other web services, including remote gaming. Players who are experiencing inaccurate loading times or being unable to launch the game should now be able to access the game via the cloud as expected.
Users should be able to launch cloud games again and no longer have to wait for long periods of time. Thank you for your patience and happy gaming! https://t.co/dTjQOzVaFlDecember 28, 2024
Some responses to the Xbox announcement claimed there were ongoing issues due to the long release time, although this may continue due to increased demand during the holiday season. Microsoft has not issued an official announcement on the direct cause of the problem, nor has it addressed the reason for the initial delay in fixing it.
ability: Xbox Cloud Gaming and related network services are experiencing outages in some regions, but support teams are currently working to resolve these issues.
The outage was initially reported on December 26 by the official Xbox communications channel. Xbox cloud gaming The game fails to start or disconnects unexpectedly after starting. according to Xbox status pagewas recently awaiting a fix for the break, but deploying the fix is taking “longer than expected.” As of this writing, players are still experiencing issues with Xbox Cloud Gaming and remote game Serve.
The official Xbox Support social media account recently shared that some players are finding long wait times when launching cloud gaming. The support team reports that the game is expected to launch faster than the listed display speed.
Users may see long wait times when trying to launch cloud games. Our team wants users to connect faster than the extended time displayed. https://t.co/vdGXVBNZ2tDecember 27, 2024
During this outage, functionality will not be limited in all regions where access to Xbox Cloud Gaming and Remote Gaming services is available. However, Xbox did not specify which regions were adversely affected. Windows Central’s own Jez CordenFor example, he said the service is working in his area. However, one Users on social media Reported wait time of 175 minutes when trying to access fort night Through cloud gaming. Others report wait times of 220-255 minutes. For some, long wait times only end with a fiasco of disconnection, leaving them no choice but to try to boot and face long wait times again.
While Xbox has yet to address the reason behind the service outage, the long queue was accompanied by a message that read: “A lot of people are playing!” suggesting that Xbox Cloud Gaming’s servers may be taking a hit from holiday demand. Microsoft launched “This is Xbox” marketing campaign Ahead of the holiday shopping season, highlight cloud gaming on more devices besides consoles. As more players log into Xbox cloud gaming through Game Pass on new devices purchased during the holiday gift-giving season, the console banks that serve data centers are facing greater pressure.