Minecraft Realms, the subscription-based service that allows players to create and join personal servers, has been hit with significant connectivity issues since Aug. 13.
The troubles began shortly after the release of Minecraft update 1.21.20, which included updates to Realms invite links and various bug fixes, IGN reported.
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However, rather than improving the service, the update appears to have triggered long loading times, connection errors and persistent outages that have affected users across all platforms.
Microsoft Corp.’s MSFT Mojang, the developer behind Minecraft, quickly acknowledged the issue, with the Realms team tweeting on Aug. 15 that they were working “around the clock” to restore service.
Despite these efforts, the problems persisted, with Mojang reporting on Aug. 17 that only about 70% of players had regained access to their Realms.
The developer explained that they had to block traffic to Realms on version 1.21.20 across all platforms, except for Nintendo ADR’s NTDOY Nintendo Switch, until a hotfix could be implemented.
The company’s attempts to resolve the issue have been met with mixed results. While some players have reported improvements, many are still experiencing difficulties.
As of August 19, reports of connectivity issues continue to surface, with Downdetector — a platform that tracks online service outages — showing a significant spike in complaints related to Minecraft Realms.
This prolonged disruption has sparked widespread frustration among the Minecraft community. Many fans have taken to social media to voice their displeasure, questioning the reliability of a paid service that has been down for nearly a week.
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