Microsoft Azure outage affects Minecraft, Office 365 sign-ins

Technology Oct 29, 2025

On Wednesday, October 29, 2025, Minecraft players worldwide suddenly couldn't log in or join servers—over 6,000 people flagged the issue online.
Turns out, it wasn't just Minecraft; Microsoft's Azure cloud had technical problems that also knocked out sign-ins for Office 365 and other services.

Why it matters

When a big platform like Azure goes down, it doesn't just affect gamers—it can disrupt all sorts of apps and tools people rely on daily.
This is a good reminder to keep an eye on service status updates if you depend on Microsoft products for work or play.