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Minecraft is blocked in Syria, as of .

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Open-world sandbox game with building, exploration, and survival modes

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Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

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A later test of the Minecraft Android app met the same country block: «Sorry, this game or app is not available in your country», with only a cancel button, so the game still could not be played.

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Activity Summary

Partially blocked in Syria. Volunteers have asked Microsoft to enable access since February 2026, and its export-controls team opened a case but has not answered follow-ups through June.

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Community Updates

A fifth volunteer wrote to Microsoft's export-controls team, again asking that Syria be onboarded following the lifted sanctions.

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If you're experiencing issues accessing Minecraft in Syria, you can reach out to their support team directly.

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Tips for advocating

  • Reach out to legal, compliance, or policy teams.
  • Reference the lifted sanctions.
  • Point to competitors who have already unblocked Syria.

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Frequently Asked Questions

No, Minecraft is currently blocked in Syria. Users in Syria cannot access this service. We are tracking the situation and advocating for change.

Many international services blocked access to Syria due to previous sanctions and compliance policies. Even as sanctions are being reviewed, some companies have not yet restored access. Unblock Syria tracks these services and advocates for change.

You can help by voting on this page to show demand, sharing it on social media, and contacting Minecraft directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.