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Sony is phasing out the PSN branding this year, with the PSN Service Status page quietly renamed to PlayStation Service Status and branding removed by December 2025; Sony has likely informed developers to drop PSN language in upcoming games, though many users still search for PSN outages and will probably keep using the term.
PlayStation Network went offline for about two hours, affecting PS5/PS4 players. The status page initially claimed all services were up, then updated to say some services were experiencing issues, impacting gaming and social features. The network has since gradually come back online, with Sony’s status page returning to normal messaging that all services are up and running by late Saturday night.
A Kotaku report citing Insider Gaming says Sony will retire the PlayStation Network (PSN) branding by September 2026, making the change strictly visual across SIE assets; core online features like friends, multiplayer, and trophies will remain unaffected, with evidence visible as PS5 network menus drop the PSN label in favor of just “PlayStation.”
Sony will phase out the PlayStation Network and PSN branding across its assets by September 2026 in a purely visual update; services like multiplayer, friends lists and trophies remain unchanged, with branding guidelines updated following a fall 2026 TRC update and a new network name yet to be announced.
On Christmas Day, both PSN and Fortnite experienced server issues due to high traffic, with Fortnite's servers temporarily melting down, but quick engineering responses helped stabilize the services. PSN's problems were less widespread, and efforts continue to restore normal gameplay and connectivity.
PlayStation Wrap-Up 2024 is now available, allowing PSN users to view their gaming statistics for the year. The platform provides insights into the number of games played, top games, most popular genre, monthly breakdowns, total hours played, and Trophy counts. Users can also receive PS Plus recommendations and share their Wrap-Up summary on social media, along with redeeming a PSN code for an Avatar and PS Stars digital collectible.
PC players are upset that single-player games God of War Ragnarok and Until Dawn appear to require PSN logins, following a similar backlash with Helldivers 2. The issue is exacerbated by PSN's unavailability in certain countries, leading to criticism of Sony's decision.
Developer Arrowhead is working on a solution to prevent Helldivers 2 lobby leaders from kicking teammates just before mission rewards are secured. This comes in response to community feedback and aims to mitigate griefing. Despite being PlayStation's fastest-selling game, Helldivers 2 has seen a significant drop in player numbers, partly due to a controversial requirement for Steam players to link a PlayStation Network account.
Sony's PlayStation Network is experiencing technical issues, with the majority of services back online except for the PS Store, which is still facing problems. The status webpage has flagged all services in the red, including online play and account management, and there are numerous reports of issues on the Down Detector website. PlayStation staff are presumably working on resolving the problems, and updates will be provided as the situation develops.
PlayStation Network (PSN) is experiencing a widespread outage affecting PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, PS Vita, and web services globally, with issues reported in the US, UK, Australia, Japan, and continental Europe. Users are encountering errors across account management, gaming, social, PlayStation Video, and PlayStation Store. The outage began at 09:51 PST and there is no official word on when a fix will be deployed from Sony or PlayStation. Millions of PlayStation owners are affected, and the outage could impact the release of new games and online gaming plans.
Atlus has revealed the gameplay loop for Metaphor: ReFantazio on the PSN Store, showcasing a unique fantasy world where players journey alongside a fairy companion to lift a curse from the kingdom’s lost prince. The game features day-time quests and night-time relationship building, reminiscent of the Persona series, and a combination of turn-based and real-time action in battles. With a Cero C rating in Japan, it's set for release in Fall 2024 on PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and Windows PC.
The Season of Play promotion on PS Plus allows PS5 and PS4 users to claim five free Avatars by inputting the correct code for their region on the PS Store. The Avatars feature characters from popular games like Ghost of Tsushima and Final Fantasy VII Remake. The promotion also offers discounts on PlayStation Gear products, a chance to win a PS5 console, and the ability to claim PS Stars points.
Players are reporting widespread issues with their PSN accounts, with sudden and permanent suspensions without explanation. This glitch has caused players to lose access to their digital libraries, including paid-for TV shows. The issue has been reported on social media platforms, and users are waiting for PlayStation to address the situation.
The PlayStation 4 port of Rockstar Games' "Red Dead Redemption" has become the top trending game on PSN despite criticism over its lack of visual upgrades. The PS4 version running on a PS5 offers a more stable image with better shadow quality and preserved shadow detail, thanks to the use of AMD's FSR2. However, the Xbox version only differs in terms of anti-aliasing and anisotropic filtering. Overall, the ports are functional and accessible on systems that couldn't play the game before, but they don't offer significant upgrades.
Weather conditions around Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Father's Day should be mostly favorable for SpaceX's next Falcon 9 launch with a communications satellite for the Indonesian satellite operator PSN. The launch window extends from 6 to 9 p.m. EDT, and the main concerns for liftoff Sunday evening are cumulus and anvil clouds and a chance of lightning. The first-stage booster will target a landing on a SpaceX drone ship stationed in the Atlantic Ocean.