Xbox Outage: Error Code 0x87DD0033 Disrupts Gaming Experience
In a major disruption for Xbox gamers, Xbox Live experienced a significant outage on Tuesday, with thousands of users reporting issues accessing the service. The outage, which began around 2:00 PM ET, has left many players unable to sign into their accounts, download games, or use other Xbox Live services. Reports flooded in, highlighting the widespread nature of the problem, with Downdetector logging over 37,000 outage reports at the peak of the incident.
Players attempting to log into Xbox Live were met with the error code “0x87DD0033,” which displayed the message, “We can’t sign you in. Try again in a few minutes or check the service status in Xbox Assist.” This issue affected both console and PC users, with some PC users reporting that they did not receive an error message at all but were still unable to sign in. The outage not only prevented new logins but also disconnected users who were already signed in, affecting gaming sessions across the globe.
According to the Xbox Live status page, the major outage primarily affected account and profile services. While other services appeared to remain operational, the inability to sign in meant that most games, apps, and social activities were inaccessible. Microsoft acknowledged the issue and confirmed that they were working on a resolution. However, updates indicated that the investigation was taking longer than expected, leaving many players in limbo.
The gaming community quickly took to forums and social media to express their frustration and seek solutions. Many users shared their experiences of being suddenly disconnected or unable to log in, while others speculated about potential causes and fixes. Xbox Support on X (formerly Twitter) advised users to follow their updates and check the status page for further information. In the meantime, gamers were encouraged to explore alternative activities or dive into their Steam backlog if they had access to a PC.
As of the latest update, Xbox Live’s account and profile services are still down, and Microsoft continues to work on resolving the issue. For now, affected gamers will need to exercise patience and wait for the all-clear signal from Xbox. The outage has certainly caused inconvenience and frustration, but the gaming community remains hopeful for a swift resolution and a return to their favorite online activities.