Los Angeles, CA PlayStation Network (PSN) users worldwide faced a massive outage lasting nearly 20 hours, disrupting online gaming, multiplayer services, and access to digital content. While some players have reported that services are gradually coming back online, Sony has yet to provide a full explanation for the extended downtime.
According to Forbes, the outage began late Friday evening, with users experiencing sign-in errors, connection failures, and difficulty accessing game libraries. Reports flooded social media, with frustrated gamers unable to play multiplayer titles such as Call of Duty, Fortnite, and EA FC 25.
Tom’s Guide tracked the outage in real-time, noting that Sony’s PlayStation status page confirmed widespread issues across PS5 and PS4 systems. While some services have reportedly started coming back online, many users are still facing login difficulties and laggy connections.
TechRadar pointed out that Sony has remained relatively silent on the cause of the disruption, leading to speculation that server overloads, cyberattacks, or internal maintenance issues could be to blame.
While the situation appears to be improving, Sony has not confirmed a full resolution, leaving millions of PlayStation gamers waiting for a complete fix. Players experiencing issues are advised to keep an eye on PlayStation’s official channels for updates.