PlayStation Network Outage Disrupts PS5 and PS4 Gamers

PlayStation Network Outage: Monday Night Chaos for Gamers

Gamers looking forward to a fun evening on their PlayStation 5 or PlayStation 4 might be disappointed as Sony’s gaming network faces a massive outage on Monday night.

The official PSN Service Status page confirms issues impacting all platforms, from “Other” to PS Vita, PS3, PS4, PS5, and Web. If it’s PlayStation-related, it’s currently not functioning correctly. Updates from 9:21 PM ET acknowledge difficulties in launching games, apps, and network features, with the team working to resolve the problem promptly.

Technical Errors and Frustrations

Some users attempting to start a game encountered the “PS5 error Code WS-116522-7,” indicating issues with system software updates.

Screenshot: PSN Service Status

Currently, players are unable to sign in, access multiplayer games, or play certain single-player titles requiring online sign-in. Offline games, however, remain unaffected.

Unresolved Issues and Future Updates

As of now, there is no specific cause identified for the outage, and no estimated timeline for a resolution. This incident appears unrelated to the recent bug affecting PS5 game artwork. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

FAQs

Q: Will this outage affect all PlayStation users?

A: Yes, the current PSN outage is impacting all PlayStation platforms and services.

Q: Can players expect a swift resolution to this issue?

A: There is no definitive timeline for when the network services will be fully restored.

Q: Are offline games still playable during this outage?

A: Offline games should remain accessible while online features are affected by the outage.

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