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PlayStation Network Restored After 24-Hour Global Outage

Sony apologizes for the disruption and offers PlayStation Plus subscribers five additional days of service as compensation.

  • The PlayStation Network (PSN) experienced a global outage lasting approximately 24 hours, starting on the evening of February 7, 2025.
  • Sony attributed the outage to an unspecified 'operational issue' but did not provide further details about the cause.
  • The company announced the restoration of services on February 9, offering five extra days of PlayStation Plus to affected subscribers.
  • The outage disrupted online gaming, access to the PlayStation Store, and other network features, frustrating many users during a key weekend gaming period.
  • Fans criticized Sony's lack of transparency and communication during the outage, with some calling for more substantial compensation.
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