PlayStation Network down: Current server status and problems
The PlayStation Network went down on Monday, September 30, 2024, disrupting multiple services. This outage has affected nearly every country, leaving PS owners frustrated and unable to play any online games. All PlayStation devices, including the PS5, PS4, and even older PS3 models, have been impacted by the issue.
This article explains everything you need to know the PlayStation Network issue.
Note: This is an ongoing issue that is subject to change.
PlayStation Network current status
According to DownDetector, a real-time network outage monitoring service, the PlayStation Network is currently down. Over 80K users have reported the issue from the United States alone. However, the actual number is much higher since this is a global problem.
The issue affects every PlayStation device, including PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, PS Vita, mobile apps, and even the PlayStation Store website. The PlayStation Network is completely disrupted, including sign-ins, account management, gaming & socials, and even the PlayStation Store.
When did the PlayStation Network go down?
The PlayStation Network went down on Monday night, September 30, 2024, at around 6 pm PDT. As soon as the servers went down, all PlayStation services were disrupted, and players were hit with error code WS-116522-7.
When can you expect the PlayStation Network to be fixed?
As of now, Sony hasn't reported anything about the issue or when users can expect services to be restored. You can visit PlayStation's website to check the server status and get more information on the situation.
One X user, @fxckzinx, shared a clip to depict how PlayStation users are flocking to X (formerly Twitter) to see if others are experiencing the same issue.
In the comments, many users, particularly COD players, voiced their frustration over the network outage. Some asked if there was anything they could do to resolve the issue, but the consensus was that everyone must wait for Sony to fix their server-side problems.