Microsoft Australia Finally Launches Local Xbox Live Azure Servers

Xbox One gamers in Australia are getting an early Christmas present from Microsoft.

Xbox Australia have announced that Xbox One gamers will now experience enhanced multiplayer gaming experiences with the launch of local Xbox Live servers. 

Microsoft hopes the new servers will improve ping and the overall reliability of online services in Australia.

The Australian Azure Servers will currently be compatible with Forza 5, Forza Horizon 2, Sunset Overdrive & Halo: The Master Chief Collection.

Jeremy Hinton, Business Group Lead for Interactive Entertainment at Microsoft Australia, said: 

“It has been a very exciting year for both Xbox and the industry. We set out to deliver amazing experiences on the Xbox One platform, and are humbled by the support and positive response from Aussie gamers to the updates over the past 12 months. Today’s announcement of Australian based Xbox Live servers addresses the most requested feature from local gamers. We are excited to give our fans the best online gaming experience available, just in time for the Holidays.”