PlayStation Network is down right now. Many users cannot get online. Sony confirmed this major outage started earlier today. People around the world are having trouble. The problems affect signing in to accounts. Accessing the PlayStation Store is also broken. Playing games online is impossible for most. Downloading games or updates fails too.
(PlayStation Network Experiences Widespread Outage, Sony Apologizes)
Sony says it knows about this big problem. The company is working hard to fix it. Engineers are looking into the cause right now. They are trying to get services back online as soon as possible. Sony understands this is frustrating for players. People pay for PlayStation Plus for online features. Those features are currently unavailable.
(PlayStation Network Experiences Widespread Outage, Sony Apologizes)
The company issued an apology to all users. “We are sorry for this disruption,” a Sony spokesperson stated. “We know many of you want to play games and use our services. We are working around the clock to resolve this situation. We appreciate your patience during this outage.” Sony did not say exactly when everything will be fixed. They also did not confirm if users will get refunds or extra subscription time. Updates will be posted on the official PlayStation website. Information will also appear on the PlayStation Support Twitter account. Players should check these places for news. The company is prioritizing restoring full service for everyone.
