On October 1, 2024, Sony’s PlayStation Network (PSN) experienced a significant global outage, affecting players worldwide. This outage prevented gamers from accessing online multiplayer features, downloading games, and using the PlayStation Store on multiple consoles, including the PS4, PS5, and older systems.
Sony acknowledged the issue through social media and apologized for the inconvenience without specifying the cause. Services were restored by midday in Europe, allowing players to resume gaming (BusinessToday)