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PlayStation Network faces outage on September 3, affecting PS5 and PS4 users
Gamers around the world faced unexpected issues on September 3, 2025, as the PlayStation Network (PSN) went down, leaving many unable to access key features. Players reported problems creating parties, viewing their friends list, and sending or receiving game invites on both PS5 and PS4 consoles.
What made the outage unusual was its inconsistency — while some users logged in normally, others experienced connection errors with messages saying “services are busy” and to try again later.
According to data from Downdetector, more than 3,000 reports were submitted in a short period of time, showing the scale of the disruption. Social media platforms and Reddit were also flooded with complaints from frustrated players trying to figure out if the PSN servers were down.
Despite widespread reports, Sony's official PlayStation Network Status page continued to show that "all services are up and running," and the Ask PlayStation account on X (formerly Twitter) had yet to acknowledge the outage at the time of reporting.
Some users speculated that the issue could be linked to regional DNS issues, which could explain why not everyone was affected. Sony has yet to confirm the exact cause.
Meanwhile, players waiting for the network to stabilize have been encouraged to check out the ongoing "Ready, Set, Play!" PSN Store promotion, which offers discounts on various titles.
The disruption comes on the heels of Sony's State of Play showcase of "007: First Light," where the company revealed gameplay details, a release date, and pre-order bonuses for the highly anticipated title.
The situation remains volatile, and Sony is expected to provide an update soon. For now, PS5 and PS4 users experiencing connectivity issues may have to wait until PlayStation Network services are fully restored.