Since around 6 PM EST, PSN has been reported down for PlayStation users. Unfortunately, there are no specifics on when PSN services could be resumed.
PlayStation Network provides online functionality for its users, enabling multiplayer gaming, access to the PlayStation digital store, profile creation, content sharing, and more. Many players now face the frustration of not being able to utilize these features as they usually would.
The PSN Service Status page outlines the impacted services. Currently, account management, gaming and social functionalities, PlayStation Video, PlayStation Store, and PlayStation Direct are all experiencing issues. Reports indicate that the outage affects PS4 and PS5 users alike. While the service status notes the disturbance began at 7 PM EST, users reported issues starting around 6 PM EST. As a result, many have faced disruptions for a significant duration.
This news is understandably frustrating for PSN users. While Sony strives to rectify the situation, it remains uncertain when normal service will resume. We will update this article once PSN services return to normal.