As of 6:00pm ET, many users are going to social media to report that the PlayStation Network service on every platform is currently down and experiencing issues. Reports have come down across Europe that PSN is down, although the Sony site currently says that everything is running appropriately (although that information can sometimes be delayed).
Here are the issues that are typically impacted when there are PSN down reports:
Account Management
You may have some difficulty signing in or creating an account on PlayStation Network. Our engineers are working to resolve the issue as soon as possible, and we thank you for your patience.
Gaming & Social
You may have some difficulty launching games, applications, or online features. Our engineers are working to resolve the issue as soon as possible, and we thank you for your patience.
PlayStation Store
You may have some difficulty accessing features and products on the PlayStation Store. Our engineers are working to resolve the issue as soon as possible, and we thank you for your patience.
PlayStation Now
You may have some difficulty streaming PlayStation Now games. Our engineers are working to resolve the issue as soon as possible, and we thank you for your patience.
PlayStation Vue
You may have some difficulty accessing some channels and features in PlayStation Vue. Our engineers are working to resolve the issue as soon as possible, and we thank you for your patience.
While the PSN is down, you may receive a maintenance notification.
Stay tuned for updates as they become available.
Is PSN down for you right now? If so, let us know in the comments below.
[Source: PSN Status Page]
