Microsoft had a bit of a problem with its Teams messaging app and Xbox gaming platform in the UK and Europe, but they’ve fixed it now. More than 1,500 people in the UK had trouble with Teams, and about the same number faced issues with Xbox Live. This caused some headaches for those trying to play the new Call of Duty game.

Teams and Xbox Issues Solved

Microsoft jumped in and solved the glitches that were causing issues for users trying to use Teams and Xbox. It affected quite a few people, but the company worked hard to make things right. The problem even stopped some excited gamers from getting into the new Call of Duty game that came out on Friday, but Microsoft says everything is fixed now.

Xbox and Teams: Technical Hiccups

On Twitter (now called X), Microsoft explained that the problem happened because there was a sudden increase in fake network traffic messing with their services. But don’t worry, they made some changes to fix it. Earlier, they found some strange things in their network, causing issues for users in the UK and Germany. But hey, they got it all figured out.

European Woes: Not Just a UK Problem

While Microsoft said the problem was mainly in the UK and Germany, folks from other European countries like Sweden and Poland also talked about having troubles. It seems like the issue stretched beyond the UK, making it a bit of a headache for gamers and Teams users across Europe.

Call of Duty Launch: Timing Troubles

The glitch couldn’t have come at a worse time for Microsoft, especially with the launch of the new Call of Duty game. Some people who spent £69.99 for a digital copy of Modern Warfare 3 had a tough time signing in to download the game. Not great, especially considering Microsoft recently spent a whopping $69 billion to buy the company that makes Call of Duty.

Xbox Users Express Frustrations

People took to DownDetector to share their woes, talking about problems with logging in and connecting to servers. Users in the UK complained about messages saying, “the person who bought this needs to sign in,” making it a bit of a challenge for eager gamers.

Conclusion: Microsoft Faces and Fixes Tech Troubles

Microsoft had a bit of a tough day dealing with tech troubles, but they worked hard to get everything back on track. The timing was tough, especially with the Call of Duty launch, but the company tackled the issues and made sure users could enjoy their Teams and Xbox experiences once again.