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Xbox Series X|S · Error code

0x8B108490

A game failed to launch on Series X|S — commonly a licence/sign-in check or corrupted local data.

Multiple causes Last reviewed June 13, 2026

Explanation

What this error means

Error 0x8b108490 occurs when you launch a game on Xbox. The console couldn’t start the title, usually because a licence or sign-in check didn’t complete or the game’s local data is corrupted. Setting your home Xbox and reinstalling are the reliable fixes when a restart alone doesn’t do it.

Official reference: Microsoft support page for 0x8B108490

Diagnosis

Most likely causes

Cause How likely Fixable at home?
Licence check didn’t complete Likely Yes — set home Xbox / re-sign-in
Temporary Xbox services issue Likely No — retry later
Corrupted local game data Possible Yes — reinstall
Pending game update not applied Possible Yes — update the game

Repair

How to fix it

Ordered easiest-first. Try the next step only if the error comes back.

  1. Restart the console

    Profile & system > Restart console clears a stale session that can block a launch.

  2. Set this console as your home Xbox

    Settings > General > Personalization > My home Xbox. This grants offline rights to your library and removes the per-launch online licence check.

  3. Check for a game update

    Highlight the game > Menu > Manage game & add-ons > Updates, and install anything pending.

  4. Sign out and back in

    Refresh licence and sign-in state, then relaunch.

  5. Reinstall the game

    If one title keeps failing, uninstall and reinstall it; saves are in the cloud.

Escalation

When it's not your fault

Signs the problem is on Microsoft's side — or in the hardware — rather than anything you can change:

  • It began during an Xbox services outage when licences couldn’t be checked.
  • Many players report the same game failing to launch.
  • It works again once services recover.
When to contact Microsoft: If you own the game, it’s your home Xbox, and a reinstall doesn’t help while services are healthy, contact Xbox Support. Check the official Xbox Series X|S server status page first, then reach Microsoft support if the error persists.

Questions

FAQ

Why won’t my game launch?

Usually a licence or sign-in check that didn’t complete. Setting your home Xbox and restarting resolve most cases; a reinstall handles corrupted data.

What does home Xbox change?

It lets the console play your digital games offline and share them locally, removing the online licence check that this error trips over.

Will I lose saves?

No — Xbox syncs saves to the cloud, so reinstalling keeps your progress.

0x87DD0006 Sign-in to Xbox network failed — one of the most common Xbox errors, and very often a service-side problem. 87DD000F Your console couldn’t complete sign-in to the Xbox network — a close cousin of 0x87DD0006, usually connectivity or service-side. 0x80A40008 A connectivity or account problem is blocking Xbox network features — including, oddly, having too many accounts saved on the console. 0x8027025A “…took too long to start” — a game or app timed out while launching, or sign-in didn’t complete in time.