The PlayStation Network (PSN), a vital platform for millions of gamers worldwide, is back online after a 24-hour outage that began on Friday evening. The disruption, which affected services like game launches, apps, and online features, left users frustrated and unable to access both online and offline content in some cases.
Sony announced the restoration of all PSN services at 7 p.m. on Saturday through their official website and support channels. “PSN has been restored,” the company confirmed in a post on X. “You should be able to access online features without any problems now.”
While Sony did not disclose the cause of the outage, the downtime disrupted popular services, including gaming, account management, PlayStation Store, and PlayStation Video. Users on social media voiced their frustration, with many reporting intermittent issues even as services were being restored.
Adding to the frustration, some gamers found themselves unable to access offline games—an unusual occurrence highlighting the severity of the server issues. Offline games typically remain unaffected by network outages, making this an unexpected setback for players.
Brands seized the opportunity to engage with gamers during the downtime. Krispy Kreme, for instance, offered free glazed doughnuts for two hours on Saturday, cheekily tweeting, “Calling all gamers: this play station still works.”
Sony has yet to provide further details on the outage but assured customers that normal service has resumed. As of now, gamers can return to enjoying their favorite titles and apps uninterrupted.