A widespread disruption connected to Amazon Web Services created serious ripple effects across the gaming world, impacting a variety of online games and platform services at the same time. Since AWS powers core systems such as login authentication, matchmaking, data handling and server hosting for many titles, the outage didn’t just affect a single game, it spread across the industry.
During the disruption, many players reported login failures, unstable servers, and problems connecting to online features. Beyond individual games, console ecosystems also felt the impact. Certain Xbox Network functions and parts of PlayStation’s online services experienced slowdowns and access issues, which made the situation even more frustrating, especially for players hoping to enjoy the holiday break.
The timing made everything worse. Holidays naturally bring a surge in player traffic, and when a backbone service like Amazon Web Services runs into trouble, the consequences are immediately noticeable on a global scale. While services gradually began returning, the incident once again highlighted how dependent modern gaming has become on massive cloud platforms.
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What caused the disruption?
The disruption was linked to issues within Amazon Web Services infrastructure, which many games and platforms rely on for server hosting, authentication, and online connectivity.
Which platforms and services were affected?
Various online games reported login and server problems, while certain Xbox Network features and parts of PlayStation online services also experienced slowdowns or access issues.
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