PlayStation Network Outage Continues with No Estimated Time for Restoration

You’ve read that right. The PlayStation Network (PSN) has gone offline, which means online services for both the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 are temporarily down. Looks like you might have to put your gaming plans on hold for now.

As it stands, the only official word is coming from the Ask PlayStation Japan Twitter account. They’ve released a statement, which I’ve translated into English using Twitter’s built-in tool.

It reads: “At this time, the PlayStation ™ Network (including PlayStation ® Store) may not be available. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused to our customers. We are currently investigating the issue and working to restore service, so please be patient.”

In simple terms, Sony is aware of the problem, but there’s no clear ETA on when it’ll be resolved. So, we’re left twiddling our thumbs for now. It’s a bit of a bummer, especially on a weekend like this. The Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta is in full swing, leaving PlayStation users sidelined while Xbox and PC players dive into the action. Even if Wilds isn’t your thing, weekends are prime time for gaming, especially for folks who are busy during the week. Let’s hope this hiccup gets sorted out soon.