PlayStation Network Restored After 24-Hour Global Outage

Sony apologizes for the disruption and offers PlayStation Plus subscribers five additional days of service as compensation.

The PlayStation Network (PSN) experienced a global outage lasting approximately 24 hours, starting on the evening of February 7, 2025.
Sony attributed the outage to an unspecified 'operational issue' but did not provide further details about the cause.
The company announced the restoration of services on February 9, offering five extra days of PlayStation Plus to affected subscribers.
The outage disrupted online gaming, access to the PlayStation Store, and other network features, frustrating many users during a key weekend gaming period.
Fans criticized Sony's lack of transparency and communication during the outage, with some calling for more substantial compensation.