PlayStation Network Down for Over 20 Hours, Gamers Left Frustrated

The PlayStation Network (PSN) has been down for over 20 hours, leaving many gamers frustrated and unable to access online features. The outage, which began on February 7, 2025, has affected users worldwide, with reports of error code WS-116449-5 flooding social media.

Extent of the Outage

The outage has rendered online gaming unavailable for most users, with many reporting difficulties accessing the PlayStation Store and other online features. While some users have reported being able to access certain online features, such as their friends list, the majority of users are still experiencing issues.

Sony’s Response

Despite the widespread issues, Sony has yet to release an official statement on the outage. However, their social media support service, Ask PlayStation, has acknowledged the issue and provided a link to the PSN Service Status page.

“We’re aware that some users are experiencing issues with PSN,” Ask PlayStation tweeted. “We’re working to resolve the issue as soon as possible. Please check the PSN Service Status page for updates.”

User Reactions

The prolonged downtime has sparked concerns among users, with some calling for compensation and others speculating about the cause of the outage.

“This is ridiculous,” one user tweeted. “I pay for PS Plus every month, and I expect to be able to play online without issues.”

“I hope Sony is working on a fix ASAP,” another user wrote. “This outage is getting ridiculous.”

Cause of the Outage Unknown

While Sony has not confirmed the reason for the outage, users can only wait and hope for a swift resolution. The company has experienced outages in the past, often due to high traffic or maintenance issues.

As the outage continues, users can only hope that Sony will resolve the issue soon and provide a stable online gaming experience.

Updates to Follow

We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as more information becomes available. In the meantime, users can check the PSN Service Status page for updates on the outage.