What’s Going On with PSN?
Since February 7, 2025, around 7 PM ET, PlayStation Network has been experiencing a major outage, affecting online gaming, the PlayStation Store, and account services. Sony has acknowledged the issue, but we’re still left staring at error messages instead of dropping into our favorite warzones.
This means I can’t log in, can’t squad up, and definitely can’t stream my usual DMZ chaos. As someone who relies on gaming as both an escape and content creation, this is a huge disappointment.
Gamers Everywhere Are Furious
I’m not alone. Over 71,000 users have reported issues, and Twitter, Reddit, and gaming forums are blowing up with complaints. With tournaments, weekend grinds, and special in-game events happening, this couldn’t have come at a worse time.
Sony’s Response (or Lack of One)
Sony’s PSN status page shows that multiple services, including account management, gaming, PlayStation Video, and the Store, are all having problems. Their official statement? "We're aware of the issue and working to resolve it." That’s not what we want to hear—we want a fix NOW!
What Now?
For now, I’m stuck waiting (and pacing) until PSN gets its act together. If you’re dealing with this too, I feel your pain. I’ll be posting updates on my socials and as soon as I can log in, I’ll be back on YouTube streaming DMZ—hopefully with a vengeance.😡🎮