Sony’s PlayStation Network (PSN) is back online after a frustrating outage that lasted nearly 24 hours, disrupting gaming sessions worldwide. The downtime, which began on Friday evening, affected account management, online play, social features, and the PlayStation Store, leaving many players unable to launch their digital games or connect with friends.
Sony confirmed the restoration of PSN through its @AskPlayStation X account, reassuring players that “You should be able to access online features without any problems now.” The company also apologized for the inconvenience and directed users to check the PSN status page for updates.
Reports of issues started surfacing around 6 PM ET, with Downdetector registering nearly 70,000 complaints at its peak. Players voiced their frustration across social media, noting problems with multiplayer games like Fortnite and Call of Duty, as well as missing friends lists, trophies, and digital game access. Some users humorously pointed out that while they couldn’t play their purchased games, the PlayStation Store remained accessible, allowing them to spend money without being able to enjoy their purchases.
This outage is the latest in a series of disruptions for PSN, with notable incidents occurring in October and May. Although this downtime wasn’t as severe as the infamous 2011 PSN breach, which lasted 23 days, it has once again raised concerns about the reliability of PlayStation’s online services. Gamers, particularly those looking forward to uninterrupted weekend play, expressed disappointment over the lack of communication from Sony regarding the exact cause of the outage.
Now that services are restored, Sony encourages players to check the PSN status page for any lingering issues. While most users report that their online features are back to normal, the incident has sparked renewed discussions about the stability of PlayStation’s network and the need for better communication during outages.
