After the global launch of Xbox Series X, users have been experiencing an issue alongside the Audio Issues and Controller Drift. It revolves around them not being able to play the games completely, as they were not loading on Xbox Series X.
It has been months and still, players are confused about How to fix this issue of games not loading on their Series X. But why? There are certain aspects to it like the internet, game installation, queue time, hardware, or even software. Can you fix it? Well, of course, after analyzing each method, you will be able to fix this issue on your own.
Why is my Xbox Series X Not Loading Games?
First of all, you have to check back on everything including your hardware, software, and external events like your internet. In case you don’t have a working internet, it could result in the games not loading entirely.
As the issue is global, meaning every game isn’t working, you know for a fact that the issue isn’t with the game files. Therefore, it could also be an update or a software issue that is causing this. On the other side, it could also be hardware.
How to Fix Games Not Loading on Xbox Series X
Check Back on your Internet
The most common cause of the Xbox Series X Not Loading Games is your internet. Our recommendation is always to use an Ethernet Cable to connect with your Modem.
You will have to restart your router but wait 30 seconds to 1 minute before turning it back on. This will allow you to clear the internet cache. Also, make sure that the extra devices that are connected and using your internet are disabled for the time being.
Sometimes the people using your WiFi download something or stream, therefore the priority is them, taken, you are not using an Ethernet. If you use an Ethernet, you are always the priority.
Also, check back on your Internet Service Provider (ISP), making sure that there are no maintenance or internet issues.
Game Queue in Xbox Series X
Moving on, just as we mentioned, there is a Game Queue when it is updating in the background. The notification doesn’t pop off sometimes, resulting in your not knowing about the update.
Go to your My Games section in Xbox Guide, by pressing the Xbox Button on the controller, and you will see the updates installed. Furthermore, you can proceed to Manage Updates and Queue to remove them as well.
After you are done, you can go back and start the game, as it will start working again. Also, we recommend you restart your Xbox once as well.
Remove/Add/Switch Xbox Account
Sometimes your account will start messing up as well. To get through it, you will have to switch to another account or make a new one if you haven’t already. Then, you can also Remove your account and add it again in the Xbox Settings. To do that;
- Press the Xbox Logo on the Controller
- Go to the Right, select Profile and System
- Press on the option that says Add and Switch
Using these both options you can Add New Account or Switch your Accounts.
Reset and Restart the Xbox Series X
Finally, you might have to Reset your Xbox Series X to fix Games Not Loading on your Console. But, before you do that, you will have to Restart your Console one time. It might fix the issue in itself, but in case it doesn’t carry on.
In the settings, you will have to back up your Xbox Series X Data.
- Proceed to the Xbo Setties again
- Select All Settings
- Go to System
- Then, Info and Updates
- Press on Reset Console
Pressing the Reset and Remove Everything will automatically get your Xbox to Default, removing all the things, including games and accounts.
Pressing the Reset and Keep My Games and Apps will also troubleshoot the problems and repair the corrupted once, but won’t delete your games or accounts.
The priority here is to select the “Keep my Games and Apps” option and in case it doesn’t work, select the first one.
Summary
Games Not Loading on Xbox Series X is caused by the internet connectivity, game updates, or files being corrupted. If that is not the case, then it might be the Xbox itself, related to the software issues. Resolving those is tough, so you will have to reset your Xbox Series X to default. In case it doesn’t work, then the last option is to contact the Xbox Support.
