Summary
The latestXboxconsole update appears to have introduced a variety of issues for some users, preventing them from going online with their favorite titles. This update rolled out globally on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S for allXboxgamers, bringing expanded features like Xbox Cloud Gaming support to additional Amazon Fire TV sticks and improved Discord functionality.
In theunofficial Xbox Support subreddit, Reddit user Creative-Cry-901 posted about issues they’ve encountered after the August 2024 Xbox console update, including the inability toplay online with Xbox Game Pass. Despite being connected online with a steady Wi-Fi connection, Creative-Cry-901 is unable to playEA Sports FC 24since the console will not let the player connect to EA servers. Other Xbox gamers in the Reddit community ran into the same issue in other titles, with user SneakLeak2 stating that Microsoft’s support team is aware of the issue. Some users report that a factory reset will not solve the issue, as it’s tied to the installation of the new update.
Some Xbox Gamers Are Unable to Play Online After the August 2024 Console Update
Although the issue can be annoying, an easy workaround has already been found by the Xbox community. Xbox gamers may reconnect online by opting for a wired connection, as it appears that the issue involves connecting and playing online with Wi-Fi on their Xbox One andXbox Series X|S consoles.
It’s unclear when exactly a fix will arrive, but the support team knowing about the issue means that a subsequent update is likely to come soon. Once fixed,Xbox gamers may use the new Discord featuresand play with their friends once more without trouble.
Xbox Series X
Microsoft’s ninth-generation console, the Xbox Series X is a powerful machine that can support 4K resolution and 60 fps, depending on the game. Released alongside the Xbox Series S, the Series X has a Custom AMD Zen 2 CPU, a Custom RDNA 2 GPU, and 16 GB of RAM.
