PlayStation Network suffers global outage, thousands report connectivity issues
PlayStation users encountered connectivity issues on Friday evening as the PlayStation Network (PSN) suffered a global outage. According to Down Detector, the disruption began around 5:20 p.m. ET, with reports peaking at 5:49 p.m. when more than 68,000 complaints were logged. The majority of reports (78%) indicated server connection failures, while 19% were linked to login issues, and 3% reported other functionality errors.
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Users Unable to Access Online Features
The outage coincided with a time when many gamers were returning home from work or school, expecting to access PlayStation’s online services. Users reported problems connecting to friends lists, accessing account management tabs, and making purchases on the PlayStation Store and PlayStation Direct. Sony acknowledged the problem on its official PlayStation Network page, stating, «We're working to resolve the issue as soon as possible.»
Multiple Consoles Affected
The service disruption impacted all PlayStation devices, including PS5, PS4, PS3, PS Vita, and web-based platforms. Users attempting to log in were met with the error message, «PlayStation Network is currently undergoing maintenance (WS-37432-9).» The only available options were to dismiss the message or visit PlayStation’s website for support.
Nearly 70,000 Complaints Logged
While Sony did not provide immediate details on the cause of the outage, affected players
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