PlayStation Network Status Updates Amid Ongoing PSN Outage
What is Causing the PlayStation Network Outage?
PlayStation users are encountering a significant outage affecting Sony's PlayStation Network (PSN). Gamers are reporting errors when attempting to load the system, impacting multiple consoles such as the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PS Vita, and even older devices like the PlayStation 3.
- Downdetector, a service that tracks outages, noted a spike in reports around 6 AM IST.
- The official PSN Service Status page indicates users may have trouble with launching games, apps, or network features.
- Services including account management, gaming, social features, and the PlayStation Store are experiencing issues.
Details of the Outage
This PSN outage disrupts access to both multiplayer and single-player games requiring online connectivity. Reports indicate error codes, particularly PS5 error Code WS-116522-7, linked to a system software update failure.
Interestingly, this network issue arose shortly after resolving a bug affecting PS5 home screen artwork, although no connection between the incidents is confirmed. A user hinted at the possibility of a hack affecting the servers, reminding users of the significant PSN breach in 2011 that rendered the service unusable for 23 days.
Monitoring the Situation
While gamers await updates from Sony, the company has stated it is working diligently to resolve the PSN outage. Users are advised to keep an eye on official communications as the situation develops.
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