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A PlayStation is seen in this representational image. (Unsplash)<\/p>\nSony PlayStation Network was down for thousands on Saturday as many flocked to social media to voice their complaints. Some of the services were impacted. Downdetector logged over 13,000 people facing issues at the time of writing.<\/p>\n
A PlayStation is seen in this representational image. (Unsplash)<\/p>\n
As per Downdetector, most people faced issues with server connection, while some could not login as well.<\/p>\n
PlayStation<\/a> provided an update on their status page<\/a>, saying \u201cYou might have difficulty launching games, apps, or network features. We’re working to resolve the issue as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience.\u201d<\/p>\n They noted that the issue was across PS4 and PS5 and users would face problems with \u201cChallenges, Game Help, Game Streaming, Tournaments, Trophies.\u201d<\/p>\n Also Read | \u2018Get rid of Herman Hulst\u2019: Fans blast PlayStation CEO as Sony shuts down Bluepoint Games<\/a><\/p>\n The problem appeared to be worldwide. The site also noted that users appeared to begin facing problems from 4:16pm ET.<\/p>\n One person wrote<\/a> \u201cJust turned on the console and it crashes right away. LOL,\u201d as X translated from Indonesian. Another added<\/a> in French \u201cLe PSN est down ou quoi ??? [Is PSN down or what?]\u201d. Yet another chimed in saying<\/a> \u201cPSN EST DOWN!\u201d.<\/p>\n PSN down: Reactions<\/p>\n Many complained about their PS5 servers being down as well, due to the PSN outage. \u201cOnline multiplayer for Gears Reloaded on PS5 down for anybody else?,\u201d one person wrote<\/a> on X. Another added<\/a>, \u201cI hate when p5 servers are down.\u201d<\/p>\n Many also complained about PSN being down. \u201c@PlayStation psn is down. Pls fix it!,\u201d one person complained<\/a> on X.<\/p>\n Several people shared what their screen looked like amid the reported outage.<\/p>\n Several people began to wonder when servers would be back up \u201cPlayStation Network down then? All accounts on my PS5 profile is locked at offline even though network tests all pass. Upload speed through the floor too (2.1Mbps on a 100Mbps connection – download speed test is fine). What\u2019s the ETA on a fix?\u201d, one person wrote<\/a> to the UK<\/a> PlayStation support page.<\/p>\n Several gamers face issues<\/p>\n People playing games like Call of Duty, Overwatch, Battlefield and more on PSN also faced issues amid the outage.<\/p>\n \u201cCall of Duty<\/a> Servers on PlayStation seems to be down. If you are experiencing issues you are not alone. The issue does not affect everyone and you may be fine. Activision Support has acknowledged the issue and are working to resolve,\u201d one person wrote.<\/p>\n