Is Xbox Live Shutting Down? No—Rebranded to Xbox Network

No. Xbox Live (now branded Xbox Network) is not shutting down. Core infrastructure (multiplayer, friends, parties, marketplace, achievements) remains fully operational across Xbox 360, Xbox One, Series X|S, PC, and Cloud.

Sources of Confusion

• Xbox 360 Marketplace Closure (July 2024): The Xbox 360 Store (purchasing new content) closed. Online multiplayer, re-downloading owned games, and cloud saves continue working on 360
• Xbox Live Gold → Game Pass Core (Sept 2023): Rebranding of subscription tier, not shutdown
• GameSpy / Legacy Title Servers: Specific game servers (Halo 2 PC, Battlefront II 2005) shut down over years. Platform lives on

The Xbox Network is central to Microsoft's gaming ecosystem and continues expanding with cloud gaming and cross-platform features.