Mega Console Catastrophe: PlayStation Network Outage Hits Thousands
PlayStation Network Down: Why Can’t I Play My Games?
TL;DR
The PlayStation Network is currently down for many users, affecting console and web users. Sony’s network status page notes that users might experience issues with launching games, using the PlayStation Store, and more. There’s no timeline for service restoration yet.
PlayStation Network Outage: What’s Going On?
If you’re unable to browse the PlayStation Store or play online on your PlayStation console, don’t worry – it’s not your internet connection. The PlayStation Network is currently down for many users. Our friends over at Downdetector received numerous user reports of an outage around 6:00 PM ET, and Sony’s network service status page has confirmed the issue.
What’s NOT Working?
According to Sony’s network status page, users are experiencing difficulty with:
- Signing in or registering
- General account management
- Launching games and apps
- Using the PlayStation Store
Why Does It Matter?
This outage affects web, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, and PlayStation 5 users. Even PC titles using the PlayStation Network are experiencing issues.
Sony’s Response
Sony took to their Twitter account to confirm the issue: "We are aware some users might be currently experiencing issues with PSN, while linking to the network service status page."
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