PlayStation Network (PSN) has been hit with a major outage, leaving gamers unable to access online services for hours. The widespread disruption has affected players trying to connect to popular games like Fortnite, Call of Duty, Grand Theft Auto, and Marvel Rivals.
PSN Services Impacted
Sony’s PSN status page has confirmed issues affecting multiple services, including:
- Account Management
- Gaming and Social Features
- PlayStation Video
- PlayStation Store
- PlayStation Direct Website
According to Downdetector, the outage began around 11 PM on February 8, with up to 14,000 reports of connectivity issues at its peak.
PlayStation Acknowledges Outage
Sony addressed the issue on its X (formerly Twitter) page, stating:
“We are aware some users might be currently experiencing issues with PSN.”
However, no timeline has been provided for when the service will be fully restored.
Gamers Express Frustration Online
The extended outage has sparked widespread frustration among PlayStation users, many of whom took to social media to voice their complaints.
? One gamer wrote:
“Sony should give everyone free PS Plus for 6+ months as a result of this outage.”
? Another added:
“PSN is still down. That’s crazy! Millions of people still can’t play online or even some offline games because they need verification to start. Total failure from Sony after 15+ hours.”
Users Unable to Play Purchased Games
Some gamers are particularly angry that they cannot access games they have already purchased, due to Sony’s digital verification system.
Jeff Thigpen, a 48-year-old gamer from Dallas said:
“I’ve been unable to access the PSN for 10 hours. I tried to play my purchased games during my break at work, but I couldn’t.”
“Paying a monthly fee for their service is one thing, but not being able to play games that we’ve purchased is beyond frustrating.”
No Official Explanation or Timeline for Fix
As of now, Sony has not provided a clear explanation for the outage or a timeline for when services will be fully restored.
Gamers are advised to monitor the PlayStation Network Status page for updates.
This remains a developing story, and further updates will follow once Sony provides more information.
