PlayStation Network Back Online for PS5 and PS4 Users
PlayStation users can now return to online gaming after a significant outage on Sony’s PlayStation Network (PSN). The disruption, which began on Monday night, affected PS5 and PS 4 consoles, as well as other Sony platforms.
Lengthy Outage Details
What Happened?
- Outage duration: Approximately 8 hours
- Affected systems:
- PS5
- PS4
- PS3
- PS Vita
- PlayStation Web services
During the outage, players couldn’t sign in, launch online games, or access certain apps. Multiplayer modes and any single-player games requiring online sign-ins were also unavailable. However, offline games remained unaffected.
Current Status
- By Tuesday morning, the PSN status page indicated that services were restored, although some issues persisted with game streaming features.
- As of 8:25 AM ET, the message on the PSN status page read:
“Thank you for your patience.”
Impact on Gamers
User Experience During the Outage
- Common error code: PS5 users reported the error code WS-116522-7 during the outage.
- Many users turned to social media to share frustrations about connectivity problems and multiplayer disruptions.
Ongoing Issues
While many services were restored, some players still experienced problems with communication and connectivity features on their consoles. Sony has not yet explained the exact cause of the outage.
Sony’s Response
- Minimal communication: Sony provided limited updates about the outage through its social channels. The only official acknowledgment came from a Japanese PlayStation support page on X (formerly Twitter).
- Unrelated issues: The outage appeared unrelated to another bug affecting PS5 home screen artwork, which has since been resolved.
PlayStation Minor Issues
The PlayStation Network is largely back online after an 8-hour disruption that affected various systems. While most services have returned, some users are still facing minor issues. Sony has yet to fully explain the cause of the outage, leaving many gamers frustrated with the lack of communication.
References:
- PlayStation Service Status Page
- Social media reports from players