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Updated · Eurogamer.net · Jul 25
PlayStation Network Outage Disrupts PS5 Online Gaming on July 25
Updated
Updated · Eurogamer.net · Jul 25

PlayStation Network Outage Disrupts PS5 Online Gaming on July 25

3 articles · Updated · Eurogamer.net · Jul 25

Summary

  • PSN went down on July 25, blocking players from taking games such as Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls online and interrupting normal PS5 play.
  • The disruption surfaced in player accounts of failed logins and unavailable online modes, with users left waiting for Sony to restore network access.
  • The outage hit as players were trying to use newly available or active online titles, turning routine weekend gaming sessions into stalled launches and missed matches.
  • For Sony, the incident again highlights how heavily PlayStation's online ecosystem depends on PSN uptime for multiplayer access and connected game features.

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