PlayStation Network Global Outage Impacts Limited-Time Gaming Events

The PlayStation Network (PSN) has been down worldwidesince February 7th, 2025, starting at 6 PM PST. This outage is affecting millions of players around the globe. Unfortunately, it happened right when many gamers were looking forward to events like the Monster Hunter Wilds Beta and ongoing Fortnite activities.

What is Happening with PSN Network?

Players attempting to access the PSN network are encountering various error codes, with the most common being:

These errors indicate server connectivity issues, preventing access to both online and some offline gaming features. The current outage is impacting multiple PlayStation services across different platforms. This outage brings back memories of the infamous2011 PSN outage that lasted 23 days. Although the issue doesn’t seem as serious as past outages, it has still made PlayStation players worried about the network’s reliability.

PlayStation Network Global Outage When will the server back?

Impact on the Gaming Community

The gaming community’s response has been understandably frustrated, especially since it happened on a Friday evening, disrupting weekend gaming plans. The timing is even worse with major gaming events and new content releases happening at the same time.

For example, there isMonster Hunter Wilds Open Beta Test 2, which kicked off from February 6th until February 9th, 2025. This limited-time event was set to give players their first hands-on experience with the game, including an exclusive opportunity to hunt Arkveld, the game’s flagship monster.

PlayStation Network is down 2025

However, PS5players are now facing significant obstaclesin accessing this content. This is particularly frustrating for people in the community who specifically set aside time this weekend to experience the beta.

Another example is that this outage has particularly frustrated Fortnite players who were so excited to get their hands on the newJujutsu Kaisen skin bundlefeaturing Sukuna. Social media platforms are flooded with complaints from players, with one user on X commenting,“Sukuna is in Fortnite and the PlayStation network is down!”

Palico in Monster Hunter Wilds

How to Fix Sony PlayStation Network Error

Sony’s official response has been limited so far. TheAsk PlayStation social media accounthas acknowledged the outage, directing users to thePlayStation Network Status pagefor updates. However, specific details about the cause or estimated resolution time remain unclear. While the outage requires a fix from Sony’s end, here are some steps you can attempt to minimize issues:

Network Connection Verification

Hardware Reset Protocol

Since the situation is still unfolding, players should check official updates and consider alternative games until PSN is back online. The only option is to wait for official updates from Sony regarding the network restoration.

Shida Aruya

Shida is a gaming writer at TechWiser who loves getting comfy with a good book. When she is not writing, you’ll catch her growing crops in Stardew Valley and Fields of Mistria, or exploring Fortnite. For Shida, nothing beats a day split between reading books and playing games.

PlayStation Network Global Outage Impacts Limited-Time Gaming Events