PSN Outage Hits Gamers on October 1st
The gaming world was recently hit with a major hiccup as the PlayStation Network (PSN) experienced a significant outage. Starting in the early hours of October 1st, players found themselves unable to connect to PSN, affecting both PS4 and PS5 users globally. As of now, Sony has not released an official statement regarding this disruption, leaving many gamers in the dark about when they can expect to get back online.
Details of the Outage
The outage began around 2 AM, as reported by Downdetector, with a noticeable peak in issues. The official PSN service status page also confirmed disruptions starting at 3:21 AM. Despite some signs of recovery, the service status remains red, indicating ongoing issues.
For those who enjoy gaming late at night or early in the morning, this outage is particularly frustrating. Without an official explanation from Sony, the cause of this worldwide issue remains a mystery.
Recent PSN Changes
This outage coincides with recent changes to the PS5's home screen. Users noticed a new layout that features news and advertisements instead of the usual game visuals. Although there hasn't been an official announcement, a PSN official reportedly tweeted it was a bug, but the tweet was later deleted.
What Gamers Are Saying
- Frustration over lack of communication from Sony
- Concerns about the new PS5 home screen layout
- Speculation about the cause of the outage
IGN France has reached out to PlayStation for more information and will update the news as soon as more details become available.
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