Major PlayStation network outage disrupts services across multiple Sony consoles

On Monday night, PlayStation gamers encountered a widespread outage impacting Sony’s PlayStation Network (PSN). The disruption affected multiple consoles, including the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PS Vita, and even older devices like the PlayStation 3. Gamers who had planned to enjoy their evening were left disappointed as the network outage made it nearly impossible to launch or play games online.

The official PSN Service Status page confirmed the issue, stating, “You might have difficulty launching games, apps, or network features. We’re working to resolve the issue as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience.” This notification was posted on Sony’s website after reports of connectivity problems flooded in from across the globe.

Widespread Issues Across PlayStation Devices

The outage impacted everything from gaming to network features on PSN. Users attempting to sign in to the PlayStation Network were met with frustration as they couldn’t access multiplayer games or even single-player games that required online connectivity. The error affected a broad range of PlayStation devices, including the PS5, PS4, PS Vita, and PS3. The service page listed affected categories under “Other, PS Vita, PS3, PS4, PS5, Web,” confirming the widespread nature of the issue.

A specific error encountered by some users was identified as “PS5 error Code WS-116522-7,” which Sony’s error webpage attributed to a system software update failure. Players attempting to launch games or use apps were stopped in their tracks, unable to proceed until the network is restored. Offline games that don’t require an online connection still worked fine, offering some relief to those unaffected by the network features.

No Word on the Cause or Resolution Time

So far, Sony has not released any information about what caused the outage. Additionally, there has been no estimated time given for when the problem will be resolved. The timing of the outage is particularly noteworthy as it came shortly after Sony addressed a separate issue affecting the home screen artwork on PS5 games earlier in the day. This bug had been resolved just hours before the network outage, though it is unclear if the two events are connected.

Players are advised to keep an eye on updates from Sony as the company works to resolve the disruption. “We’re working to resolve the issue as soon as possible,” was the only update provided by Sony on the matter.

Gamers Waiting for a Fix

While the outage primarily affects network-dependent games and apps, offline experiences are still functional, allowing players to enjoy single-player titles that don’t require an internet connection. However, many gamers are eagerly waiting for the PlayStation Network to return to full operation, with no clear answer as to when that will happen.As Sony continues to investigate the issue, users are encouraged to remain patient and stay tuned to the PSN status page for updates on the situation. Until then, online gameplay and related features remain disrupted across the PlayStation ecosystem.