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Sony's PlayStation Network Faces Widespread Outage Affecting Users Worldwide

Sony's PlayStation Network suffers a major outage, affecting access to online games, the PlayStation Store, and multimedia apps for many users.

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A significant outage of Sony's PlayStation Network (PSN) on February 8, 2025, continues to disrupt services for tens of thousands of users globally. Reports of connectivity issues began late Friday, prompting Sony to acknowledge the problems. Many players expressed dissatisfaction on social media, with some unable to access purchased games or services on the PlayStation Store. The network is also affected in regions including the U.S., U.K., and Australia. Despite Sony's assurance of ongoing resolution efforts, frustrations remain high, and a free doughnut promotion by Krispy Kreme offered a light-hearted reprieve for stranded gamers.

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