On Monday evening, PlayStation gamers faced a widespread outage affecting 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 planned to enjoy their evening were left disappointed as the network outage made it nearly impossible to launch games or to play. online.

The official PSN service status page confirmed the issue, saying: “You may be experiencing issues launching games, apps, or network functions. We are working to resolve the issue as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience.” This notice was posted on Sony’s website after reports of connection issues poured in from around the world.

Widespread issues on PlayStation devices

The outage affected everything from gaming to network functions on PSN. Users attempting to log into the PlayStation Network were met with frustration as they were unable to access multiplayer games or even single-player games that required online connectivity. The bug affected a wide range of PlayStation devices, including the PS5, PS4, PS Vita and PS3. The service page listed the affected categories under ‘Other, PS Vita, PS3, PS4, PS5, Web’, confirming the widespread nature of the problem.

One specific error some users encountered was identified as “PS5 error code WS-116522-7”, which Sony’s error page attributed to a failed system software update. Players attempting to launch games or use apps were stopped and unable to continue until the network is restored. Offline games that don’t require an online connection still worked fine, providing some relief for those who weren’t bothered by the network features.

No word on the cause or resolution time

Sony has not released any information about the cause of the malfunction so far. Additionally, no estimated time has been given for when the issue will be resolved. The timing of the outage is particularly notable, as it occurred shortly after Sony addressed a separate issue earlier today regarding the home screen artwork of PS5 games. This bug was fixed several hours before the network outage, although it is unclear whether the two events are related.

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

Gamers are waiting for a solution

While the outage mainly 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 be fully operational again, with no clear answer as to when that will happen. While Sony continues to investigate the issue, users are encouraged to remain patient and monitor the PSN status page. for updates on the situation. Until then, online gameplay and related features within the PlayStation ecosystem will remain disrupted.