Microsoft services are currently experiencing a major outage, as reported by numerous users. Services such as Microsoft 365, Outlook, and the Xbox Network are inaccessible. The American tech giant is aware of the situation, but at this time, we do not know when normal operations will resume.
This is a widespread outage affecting all Microsoft services. Users are reporting via DownDetector that many services are not functioning. It is impossible to access the Outlook email inbox or play online through Xbox consoles.
The company has quickly communicated through its social media channels. On X, it stated, “We are investigating reports of access issues with Microsoft 365 services and the Microsoft 365 admin center. More information is available in the service health dashboard, under MO1181369.”
A wide outage affecting all Microsoft services
All services related to Microsoft Azure have ceased functioning. Users report that the Xbox Game Pass is no longer operational. Additionally, other services appear to be affected. As reported by DownDetector, issues with Microsoft 365 and Outlook are evident. The outage began around 4:30 PM. It also seems to impact third-party services such as Netatmo, and many Minecraft players are reporting problems.
Since 7 PM, some users have noted a return to normalcy with Microsoft 365 services. However, this does not apply to everyone. Moreover, issues with Xbox services do not seem to be resolved at this time.
Microsoft 365 services are experiencing downstream impact related to the ongoing Azure outage. Additional updates can be found on the @AzureSupport outage page: https://t.co/U4YACRcMAn. https://t.co/7T3bkBQEk5
— Microsoft 365 Status (@MSFT365Status) October 29, 2025
For now, we do not know when a return to normal operations is expected. We will keep you updated on any developments regarding this situation. As a reminder, last week, it was AWS services that experienced a major outage.
