PlayStation Network Experiences Widespread Service Outage

The PlayStation Network (PSN) experienced significant outages, impacting users worldwide on a recent Monday. Starting at approximately 10 am Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), users reported difficulties in accessing various services, including Account Management, the PlayStation Store, and Gaming and Social features.

According to the PlayStation Network Service Status page, several warnings highlighted potential difficulties for users attempting to launch games, apps, or use network features. “You might have difficulty signing in or creating an account for PlayStation Network,” the notice advised, indicating efforts were underway to resolve the disruptions.

In a related development, thousands of users in Australia reported issues, with outages extending over several hours. While the exact cause of the network failure was unclear, recent technical glitches related to the display of game news on PS5 consoles were briefly noted.

Following this, the official PlayStation Twitter account, @AskPlayStation, confirmed that a tech error with the PS5’s Official News feature had been resolved, stating, “There have been no changes to the way game news is displayed on PS5.” However, it’s currently uncertain if these glitches were linked to the broader network outage.

Despite widespread service disruption, PlayStation had not issued an official acknowledgment of the PSN’s down status at the time of writing. Some users attempting to launch games encountered specific error codes, such as the “PS5 error Code WS-116522-7,” which suggested issues with system software updates.

As the situation unfolded, players were unable to sign in, participate in multiplayer gaming, or access single-player games that required a network login. Meanwhile, offline single-player gaming remained functional.

The gaming community continues to await further updates regarding the restoration of the network, as there has been no official communication about the reasons behind the outage or an estimated resolution timeline.