If you picked up your controller this morning and hit an error screen instead of a loading screen, you are not imagining things. Xbox is down, and has been for hours.
Xbox Network has been experiencing a widespread outage on July 27, 2026, leaving thousands of players unable to sign in, launch digital games, access the Xbox Store, or use online multiplayer services. Reports of the disruption first emerged at around 12:30 AM EST.
The Xbox outage has stretched well past 11 hours. Microsoft has confirmed the issue. Engineers are working on it but no fix timeline has been given.
Is Xbox Down Right Now?
Yes. Xbox Support confirmed the outage, with players unable to sign into accounts, games not showing up in libraries, and issues launching games.
The official Xbox Support account posted on X: “We are aware that some users are encountering errors when attempting to sign in, see your game library, or launch games. Our engineers are actively working to mitigate the issue.”
A follow-up post added: “Just checking in on the game library, sign-in, and game launch issue. We know this has been going on a while and appreciate your patience while our teams keep working on it.”
That second message said everything without saying anything. It has been going on a while. They are still working.
What is the Current Xbox Server Status?
Xbox’s live status page currently flags four services under major outage: account and profile, store and subscriptions, games and gaming, and apps and mobile.
Below is what that means in practice for anyone checking their Xbox service status right now:
Service | Status |
Account & Profile | Major Outage |
Store & Subscriptions | Major Outage |
Games & Gaming | Major Outage |
Apps & Mobile | Major Outage |
Multiplayer Infrastructure | Operational |
Cloud Gaming | Operational |
Screenshot Sharing | Operational |
Multiplayer infrastructure and cloud gaming appear to be holding up. But those exceptions do not mean much when players cannot get past the main menu.
How Many People are Affected by the Xbox Outage Today?
According to Downdetector, reports of the outage peaked at 3,296 around midnight before tapering to roughly 700 reports by 9 AM Monday. Of those who flagged problems, 67% reported issues with game launch as the most common complaint.
The drop in report numbers does not mean the Xbox service outage is resolved. It typically reflects the window of time, fewer people are actively reporting once the initial wave passes, even when the problem continues.
While some players have reported intermittent recovery, many continue to experience authentication errors, missing game libraries, failed licence checks, and the 0x87e107df error when attempting to launch digital titles.
What is the Xbox Error Code 0x87e107df?
If your screen is showing the error code Xbox 0x87e107df, that is a licence verification failure. It means Xbox servers cannot confirm that your account has permission to run the game, even if you own it outright.
It is one of the most reported errors during this Xbox servers outage, and it is not something players can fix on their end. It clears when Microsoft restores the authentication servers. Until then, the only options are to wait or check Xbox live status updates on the official Xbox Support X account and the Xbox status page at xbox.com/en-GB/support/live-status.
Can Physical Disc Owners Play During the Xbox Service Outage?
Physical game owners are locked out too. A server outage is blocking players from launching discs they physically own, and that detail has hit a nerve.
Owning a disc used to mean owning access. During an Xbox servers down event like this one, that assumption falls apart. Disc-based games still require server-side licence verification to launch, which means the physical product sitting in the tray is temporarily useless when Xbox servers are down.
The outage raises wider concerns around digital ownership. If server problems can suddenly prevent players from accessing their games, are we simply better off holding onto physical discs after all? Based on today’s events, even that is not a guarantee anymore.
Has Xbox Had Recent Outages Before This?
Unfortunately, yes. Last week, Xbox suffered an untimely server outage preventing players from accessing Halo: Campaign Evolved Early Access on the very same day it launched. Launching a major title and simultaneously losing server access is the kind of timing that becomes a meme before noon.
Before that, in February 2026, Xbox Live ran into trouble with complaints skyrocketing after 10 AM ET, with users unable to log in and experiencing issues with game save cloud syncing.
Three significant Microsoft Xbox outages in less than six months is a pattern worth paying attention to, particularly as Microsoft continues pushing players toward digital-only game ownership.
What Should Players Do During the Xbox Outage?
There is no workaround that fixes the core problem. Below is what actually helps:
- Check Xbox server status at xbox.com/en-GB/support/live-status for real-time updates
- Follow @XBOXSupport on X for official communications during the outage.
- Do not repeatedly attempt to sign in, it will not speed up the fix and can occasionally lock accounts temporarily.
- If you see error code 0x87e107df, it is a server-side issue, restarting your console will not resolve it.
- Games and Gaming section on the Xbox status page is the most relevant flag to watch for restoration updates.
When Will Xbox Servers Be Back Up?
Microsoft has not given a restoration timeline. Xbox services have been down all morning, preventing gamers from signing in, playing some games and accessing their game libraries for hours. There is no word on how long Microsoft expects things to be down.
The Xbox live status page and the official @XBOXSupport account on X remain the most reliable places to track progress. This article will reflect developments as they are confirmed.
Last updated: July 27, 2026. Check xbox.com/en-GB/support/live-status for the most current Xbox service status.
