The PlayStation Network just experienced a major outage, leaving millions unable to access online services for several hours. The outage, which reportedly began around 8 PM Eastern Time on September 30, affected multiple PlayStation platforms including PS5, PS4, PS3, and even the older PS Vita.
As reports flooded in from frustrated gamers across the world, it became clear that this was a widespread issue. Users found themselves unable to access their accounts, join online multiplayer games, or access the PlayStation Store. Even single-player games requiring an online connection were rendered unplayable for many.
The PlayStation Network status page, which typically provides real-time updates on service availability, initially displayed warnings across multiple categories. It flagged account management, gaming and social features, PlayStation Video, and even the PlayStation Store as experiencing issues. Sony's cryptic message on the status page simply stated, "You might have difficulty launching games, apps, or network features," offering little comfort to affected users.
As the outage persisted, social media platforms became inundated with complaints and queries from PlayStation users seeking information and updates. Only the Japanese Ask PlayStation Twitter account acknowledged the problem, assuring users that it's currently getting into the root of the issue.