Minecraft down UPDATES: Hundreds of users report outage as servers at world’s most popular video game collapse
MORE than 2,000 users are reporting outage issues with online game Minecraft.
That's according to Downdetector, which says gamers are experiencing various problems.
This includes 70 per cent having issues with server connection, 25 per cent unable to log in and 5 per cent not able to play the game.
The Sun has approached Minecraft - the world's most popular video game - for a response to the issues.
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‘With your trillions of dollars surely you can fix this?’
Users have started taking to X, formerly Twitter, to express frustration at the apparent failure of the company to rectify the issues.
Where are the worst affected areas in the UK?
According to a Downdetector map, the worst affected areas are London, Manchester, Glasgow and Birmingham.
The heat map, below, shows where user-submitted problem reports are concentrated over the past 24 hours.
What is Minecraft – and why is it so popular?
Minecraft is a game made up of blocks, creatures, and community.
You can survive the night or build a work of art – the choice is all yours.
It is one of the world's most popular online video games.
What has Minecraft said about the issues?
Nothing – as yet – but The Sun has approached the company for comment.
We’ll keep you posted here with any update.
What do we know so far?
According to Downdetector, the issue with the servers started about 11am.
'Minecraft server offline again – I'm sick'
Hundreds of users have begun posting on X, formerly Twitter, to express their frustration at the latest issue with Minecraft.
Minecraft - the game that gave the world GeorgeNotFound
GeorgeNotFound is a British YouTuber and Twitch streamer who grew his audience by uploading content from the popular game Minecraft during the pandemic.
Born November 1, 1996, in London, Davidson is known for posting Minecraft videos and has been seen over the years collaborating with several stars, including Sapnap, BadBoyHalo, and Dream.
He first joined YouTube in 2013 and has since gained over 10.5million subscribers.
His main channel is centred around playing Minecraft as well as vlogging challenges.
School of block
Such is the popularity of Minecraft that Jack Black is to take key role in a movie based on the best-selling video game of all time.
The movie was previously announced by Warner Bros. and Jason Momoa was cast in a starring role.
Where are the worst affected areas in the UK?
According to a Downdetector map, the worst affected areas are London, Manchester, Glasgow and Birmingham.
The heat map, below, shows where user-submitted problem reports are concentrated over the past 24 hours.
'With your trillions of dollars surely you can fix this?'
Users have started taking to X, formerly Twitter, to express frustration at the apparent failure of the company to rectify the issues.
What has Minecraft said about the issues?
Nothing - as yet – but The Sun has approached the company for comment.
We'll keep you posted here with any update.
What is Minecraft – and why is it so popular?
Minecraft is a game made up of blocks, creatures, and community.
You can survive the night or build a work of art – the choice is all yours.
It is one of the most popular online video games.
Users take to X to voice concerns
Gamers have started posting on X to ask if anyone else is experiencing problems.
It is estimated nearly 2,000 people have now reported the issue
What do we know so far?
According to Downdetector, the issue with the servers started about 11am.
