Sony's PlayStation Network (PSN) suffered a widespread global outage on July 24, 2026. The disruption lasted for over six hours. Users could not sign in, play online, or access the PlayStation Store. It also blocked the launch of digital games requiring license verification across all platforms, including PS5, PS4, and older consoles.
The outage stemmed from a connectivity issue at an Amazon Web Services (AWS) data center in Oregon. AWS reported resolving its issues quickly. However, PSN services remained inconsistent for several hours. Sony's status page confirmed all services were operational later in the day. The event drew criticism, highlighting risks associated with dependency on digital-only media, a model Sony is transitioning towards.