The Starbucks app, Minecraft, and Xbox Network Are All Down – Here’s What We Know

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The Starbucks app-Minecraft and Xbox Network Are All Down: If you opened the Starbucks app only to be greeted with an apology message, or couldn’t log into Minecraft or the Xbox Network, you’re not alone. These popular services are experiencing a widespread outage tied to Microsoft Azure, and here’s what we’ve gathered so far.

What’s happening right now

At around 16:00 UTC on October 29 2025, Microsoft’s Azure platform began showing signs of trouble, especially in its Azure Front Door infrastructure. That triggered disruptions for a lot of dependent services the Starbucks mobile ordering system, Minecraft servers, Xbox services, and a raft of other apps and websites.

Starbucks: Not just your drink order

The Starbucks app is displaying a splash screen saying “We’re sorry for the inconvenience,” and mobile ordering is down in many areas. Users reported being unable to use funds in their Starbucks card via app, which is understandably frustrating. One Redditor said:

“It’s down in Michigan too … I have a gift card on the app :

Minecraft & Xbox Network: Gamers feel it too

Minecraft reports remain high on outage charts thousands of users unable to log in or access online features. The Xbox Network, at one point, showed major outage status across account/profile, store, cloud gaming, and more.

Why did this happen?

It appears the root cause was an inadvertent configuration change in Azure’s AFD (Azure Front Door) network, combined with DNS issues.  Because so many services — internal and external — depend on Azure, the disruption cascaded widely. Even external companies like Starbucks, Costco and Kroger were hit indirectly.

What’s the status now?

Good news: recovery is underway. Azure reported that AFD is now operating at above 98 % availability. Xbox’s status page shows major services are now “Up and running” (though individual experiences may vary). For Starbucks mobile ordering that may take a little more time, and the company seems to be monitoring the situation.

Practical tips for you

• If you’re logging into Minecraft or Xbox and it’s not working: wait a little, restart your device, and check the official status page before tinkering with your settings.
• For Starbucks: if the mobile order is down, pay in-store or mobile card reloads might be affected  check the app before placing an order.
• If you run a business dependent on cloud infrastructure: this is a reminder of how widespread the risk is when one component fails. Consider having fail-safes in place.
• Keep an eye on sites like Downdetector or official company status pages to stay informed about resolution progress.

Why this matters

This outage underlines how interconnected our digital world is. A configuration change in a cloud service can ripple into something that touches our morning latte, our game night, and even how companies serve us. It’s a wake-up call on resilience and the hidden dependencies we often take for granted.

FAQ

Q: When will the services be back up fully?
A: Microsoft estimates full mitigation as soon as the next few hours after the AFD issue hit. Some services are already stable, but tail-end recovery may linger.

Q: Is my money safe in the Starbucks app?
A: Yes — although mobile ordering is disrupted, the funds already loaded onto your Starbucks card remain there. You can ask the store to assist if the app isn’t working.

Q: Will I lose game progress in Minecraft or Xbox?
A: Unlikely. The outage affects access rather than saved data. Once services are back up, your progress should resume as normal.

Q: Is this because of Amazon Web Services (AWS)?
A: Not this time — the root is with Microsoft Azure. But it follows closely after the large AWS outage earlier in October, showing how cloud provider failures are cascading risks.

I think this is a great reminder for anyone reliant on digital services to stay prepared whether you’re ordering coffee or logging into a game server.