Key Points
- Big PSN outage hitting PS3, PS4, PS5, and PS Vita.
- People are struggling to launch games and use network features.
- Error code WS-116522-7 linked to a system software update issue.
- You can still play offline games, though!
- No word from Sony on when this will be fixed or what caused it.
Looma News
Hey gamers, not the greatest day for PlayStation lovers! Sony’s PlayStation Network (PSN) is totally down, and it’s messing with everyone on PS3, PS4, PS5, and even the PS Vita. If you tried to dive into your favorite game today, you probably noticed something’s off, launching games and using network features is a real hassle.
The official PSN Service Status page has confirmed the mess, saying, “You might have difficulty launching games, apps, or network features. We’re working to resolve the issue ASAP. Thanks for your patience.” Basically, they’re saying: “Hang tight, we got this!”
Lots of users are running into the annoying error code WS-116522-7, which Sony says is related to a system software update failure. Sadly, there’s no info yet on what caused this or how long it’ll take to fix. But hey, if you’re into offline gaming, you’re good to go, those games are still working.