Microsoft's Azure cloud service faced major outages, disrupting Xbox access just as Obsidian's highly awaited game, The Outer Worlds 2, launched. Players encountered issues downloading and playing the game due to a recent Azure configuration change that caused errors and latency. This mess even affected operations at Heathrow Airport. Microsoft is scrambling to fix the problem by rolling back changes and rerouting traffic, but no timeline for a full resolution is available. This incident shows the risks of depending on one tech giant for vital service
Published on: 10/30/2025
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