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PlayStation Network outage hits gamers across the world

The PSN’s model costs £13.49 a month

The Independent UK

Is the PlayStation Network (PSN) down? Here’s what we know.

Here's what's going on with the PSN.

USA Today Sports Media Group

PSN is down – gamers left without their online fix as PlayStation Network outage is still ongoing after 12 hours

We’re seeing red lights across Sony’s service status dashboard, and it’s not looking too good for weekend gaming prospects right now.

TechRadar

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PlayStation Network Status on Red Alert: Redditors Frustrated Over Sudden PSN Outage

PSN goes completely down, impacting games, purchases, and accounts. Redditors couldn't think of a better word that described the downtime.

Player One

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater's release date may have just leaked

A PSN trailer indicates that Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is launching in August 2025.

Windows Central

'Marvel's Spider-Man 2:' Release Date, PC Specs Needed to Play, And What Bonuses to Expect

'Spider-Man 2' is the latest PlayStation game to end up on PC. Here's what hardware you'll need to play and everything else you need about the PC release.

Inverse

PlayStation Rolls Back Its Least Popular Feature

Starting with the PC port of Marvel's Spider-Man 2, select PlayStation games will no longer require a PSN log-in in order to play.

Inverse

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After months of complaints, Sony PlayStation walks back PSN account requirements for some Windows PC games

Following protests, PlayStation maker Sony is backpedaling its PSN requirement policy for several of its games on PC.

Windows Central

Sony finally surrenders: PSN accounts will be 'optional' for games on Steam including Spider-Man 2 and The Last of Us Part 2, but they'll give you free stuff if you sign up

The stick didn't work out super well, so now it's time for the carrot.

PC Gamer

Months after the Helldivers 2 fiasco, Sony drops PlayStation Network requirements on PC just in time for Spider-Man 2 and promises free stuff to get people to sign up instead

Spider-Man 2, Last of Us 2, God of War Ragnarok, and Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered are all dropping their PSN requirements

GamesRadar

Sony gets people scratching their heads after region-locking purchases of Horizon Forbidden West, 10 entire months after its initial release

Despite the unpopularity of Sony's PSN moves, the region-locking proceeds apace.

PC Gamer

Horizon Forbidden West is region-locked on PC 10 months after release for some reason, subjecting millions to Sony’s shenanigans

Why does PlayStation keep doing this?

GamesRadar

Crashing servers, flame wars, and a 60-day path to redemption—the utterly chaotic first year of Helldivers 2 has been a democratic doozy

The passion of liberty burns hot and cold.

PC Gamer

PlayStation's 2024 in review: Software and hardware underwhelm, but Sony’s never been stronger

PS5 owners had fewer ‘big’ exclusives this year, but smart first-party deals and powerful new hardware have kept Sony in pole position yet again.

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Marvel Rivals devs are working on cross-progression but "a lot of platform-specific rules" are getting in the way

"Players will be the first to know" once it's implemented

GamesRadar

After a year of PSN controversy, balance woes, and a 63-day recovery effort, Helldivers 2 devs say "we've been on a rollercoaster, but we're also in an extremely privileged position to be on this rollercoaster"

"Even with all the ups and downs, I'm so happy to be on this ride."

Evening Standard

PlayStation Wrap-Up 2024 is down as users are locked out of their accounts

Numerous users are reporting problems with the Wrap-Up site as they try to access their top gaming moments of the year

GamesRadar

Helldivers 2 claws its way back to "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam after Arrowhead puts the focus back on having fun, with over 13,000 positive reviews in the past week alone

Democracy is back on the menu

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Sony isn't giving up on PSN account requirement for PC games: Company president says it's necessary so people can 'safely' play its games

Hiroki Totoki admitted the requirement invites "pushback" but Sony wants to maintain control over its games.

PC Gamer

Horizon Zero Dawn's questionable remaster launches to Mixed reviews as players lament a new mandatory PSN sign-in that wasn't in the original, visual glitches, and audio bugs

Maybe wait for a patch.

Inverse

PlayStation Is Discontinuing One of Its Own Games To Make Way For the Remaster

'Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered' will replace the original game on some storefronts and be rendered unplayable for many thanks to a controversial Sony requirement.

PC Gamer

Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered will require a PSN account, and you can't buy the originals on PC anymore

Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition has been delisted from Steam and the Epic Games Store.

PC Gamer

Earth Defense Force 6 drops controversial Epic account requirement for players on Steam

EDF6 players no longer need a linked Epic account in order to play the game online.

TechRadar

Sony restricts PS5 Pro 30th Anniversary Edition pre-orders in Japan to PSN accounts with 30 hours of activity

PS5 Pro 30th Anniversary Edition preorders in Japan have been restricted in an attempt to battle scalpers.

GamesRadar

Helldivers 2 players on PC curse galactic game master Joel as PSN outage takes their PS5 brethren out of the Major Order fight for 8 hours: "Hold the line!"

Is there a low Joel won't stoop to?

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