The PlayStation Network (PSN) outage has left thousands of gamers frustrated as they remain unable to access online services. The disruption, which began Friday evening, has affected major gaming features, including account management, online multiplayer, and even single-player games that require license verification.
Major PSN Services Affected
Sony’s PSN status page confirms widespread issues across multiple services. Gamers are unable to access the PlayStation Store, PlayStation Video, and PlayStation Direct. Popular games like Fortnite, Call of Duty, Grand Theft Auto, and Marvel Rivals have become unplayable online, while some users report trouble launching their offline games due to license verification failures.
Sony acknowledged the issue on its support page, stating that it is actively working on a solution. However, no timeline for a fix has been provided.
Massive User Reports and Frustration
The scale of the outage became evident as DownDetector recorded over 71,000 complaints from affected users. Social media platforms quickly flooded with reports from frustrated players around the world.
Jeff Thigpen, a gamer from Dallas, Texas, expressed his disappointment. “I pay a monthly fee for PlayStation services, but now I can’t even play games I own,” he said. “This is beyond frustrating.” Thigpen, who frequently uses his PlayStation Portal during work breaks, has been locked out for over 10 hours.
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Bad Timing for the Gaming Industry
The outage comes at a critical time for the gaming community. Connor Clarke, head of Sheffield Games Collective, highlighted why this weekend is particularly frustrating for players.
“This is a major weekend in gaming,” Clarke explained. “There’s a Monster Hunter Wild beta going on, plus a double XP event in Call of Duty Black Ops 6. Many players have been looking forward to this, and now they’re locked out.”
According to Clarke, such outages typically last a few hours, but this one has stretched beyond 12 hours, making it one of the longest in recent memory.
Single-Player Games Also Affected
Beyond multiplayer gaming, many players are frustrated by the inability to access downloaded single-player games. Clarke, like many others, found himself locked out of his digital library.
“I can’t even play single-player games I’ve purchased,” he said. “PlayStation says it can’t verify my licenses. That’s the most frustrating part.”
No Clear Timeline for a Fix
Sony has yet to provide an official response or an estimated time for resolution. Meanwhile, game developers like Activision Blizzard, whose Call of Duty players are affected, have also remained silent.
As players wait for a fix, frustration continues to mount. For many, this outage is not just about missing a few hours of gaming—it’s about questioning reliability in a service they pay for.
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