Xbox Network servers are down worldwide on June 12, preventing sign-ins, online play, cloud saves and other sign-in features. Microsoft has confirmed it is working on the issue, which typically resolves within one or two hours.
Services have been restored according to the official Xbox status page.
Jun 12, 6:17 AM ETThese kinds of server outages only usually last for an hour or two.
https://x.com/XBOXSupport/status/2065367066081734865
Team Xbox will undoubtedly be addressing this as we speak.
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