Gamers, brace yourselves! It seems PlayStation Network is having a meltdown. Reports of crashes and disconnects are flooding in from around the globe, abruptly yanking players out of their virtual worlds. Downdetector indicates the mayhem began around 8:00 PM Eastern time on September 30th, leaving Sony scrambling for solutions.
While Sony hasn’t issued an official statement yet, the PlayStation Network status page paints a grim picture. Account management seems to be the main casualty, with users on PS5, PS4, PS Vita, and even the trusty PS3 unable to sign in, create new accounts, or make any changes to existing ones. Web account management has also been sidelined.
The entertainment drought extends beyond just login woes. Streaming games on the web or consoles is currently a no-go. Aspiring digital knights and trophy hunters are out of luck too, as browsing, searching for games, redeeming vouchers, and making purchases on the PlayStation Store are all on hold. Even downloading previously bought titles seems to be a non-starter.
There’s a glimmer of hope though. Sony’s status update acknowledges the issue and assures players they’re working on a fix. “We’re working to resolve the issue as soon as possible,” the statement reads. “Thank you for your patience.” Here’s hoping things get back online soon and gamers can return to their virtual adventures.
This story was originally reported by Engadget
