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PSN is down – gamers left without their online fix as PlayStation Network outage is still ongoing after 12 hours

We’re seeing red lights across Sony’s service status dashboard, and it’s not looking too good for weekend gaming prospects right now.

TechRadar

PlayStation Network Status on Red Alert: Redditors Frustrated Over Sudden PSN Outage

PSN goes completely down, impacting games, purchases, and accounts. Redditors couldn't think of a better word that described the downtime.

Player One

[Updated] Helldivers 2 and all PlayStation network games are currently down

Any game that utilizes the PlayStation Network is currently offline.

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PlayStation Rolls Back Its Least Popular Feature

Starting with the PC port of Marvel's Spider-Man 2, select PlayStation games will no longer require a PSN log-in in order to play.

Inverse

After months of complaints, Sony PlayStation walks back PSN account requirements for some Windows PC games

Following protests, PlayStation maker Sony is backpedaling its PSN requirement policy for several of its games on PC.

Windows Central

Sony finally surrenders: PSN accounts will be 'optional' for games on Steam including Spider-Man 2 and The Last of Us Part 2, but they'll give you free stuff if you sign up

The stick didn't work out super well, so now it's time for the carrot.

PC Gamer

Months after the Helldivers 2 fiasco, Sony drops PlayStation Network requirements on PC just in time for Spider-Man 2 and promises free stuff to get people to sign up instead

Spider-Man 2, Last of Us 2, God of War Ragnarok, and Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered are all dropping their PSN requirements

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Sony boss admits forcing PC gamers into PlayStation accounts can "invite pushback," but insists they have to keep games safe – which doesn't really track in single-player

Horizon Zero Dawn remastered is the latest PC game to require a PSN account

GamesRadar

Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered will require a PSN account, and you can't buy the originals on PC anymore

Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition has been delisted from Steam and the Epic Games Store.

PC Gamer

Sony's PlayStation Network suffers hourslong outage, irking videogamers

Sony’s PlayStation Network went down, frustrating gamers around the world who complain they weren’t able to sign in to their accounts

The Independent UK

PlayStation Network down — Sony confirms issues on PS5 and PS4 knocking gamers offline

PlayStation Network appears to be suffering issues right now with users unable to sign-in or play PS5 games online.

Tom’s Guide

Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered will come alongside an unpopular feature on PC

Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered requires a PlayStation Network account on Windows PC, much like other PlayStation Studios games in 2024.

Windows Central

The God of War Ragnarök PC mod that bypasses Sony's PSN requirement has been taken down, and not even Nexus Mods knows why: "We've reached out"

Just a few days after its release, the mod PC players have been using to bypass Sony's God of War Ragnarök PSN requirement has suddenly been taken offline.

Windows Central

God of War Ragnarök's PC port is great, but thanks to Sony stubbornness, all we're talking about is that stupid PSN controversy again

Following God of War Ragnarök’s release on PC, the otherwise great port has come under fire by fans as a result of Sony’s PSN requirement.

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Tom’s Hardware

God of War Ragnarok PC port suffers review bombing on Steam due to PlayStation Network account requirement

God of War Ragnarok's PC port has been tainted by a PSN account requirement, at least according to the backlash it's getting on Steam.

Barchart

Here's Why Sony Stock is a Buy Right Now

Anime cartoons have been a red-hot entertainment growth segment, and Sony is one of the biggest beneficiaries of the growing global audience outside of Japan for anime series.

Tom’s Hardware

God of War: Ragnarok's PC port requires an incredible 190GB for installation — PSN account is also a requirement

God of War: Ragnarok's PC port system requirements release, and at least one of those requirements is unreasonable for a single-player game.

Your PS5 can do some new tricks, as PlayStation releases a free upgrade

New PlayStation 5 System Software is now available with some key new features.

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Astro Bot Digital Deluxe Edition features Bloodborne and PaRappa-inspired outfits

Sony reveals the various Astro Bot editions featuring cosmetics and a pretty cool poster with physical versions.

Windows Central

Helldivers 2 and Ghost of Tsushima return to Steam in several regions after delisting, Sony PSN controversy

After both Helldivers 2 and Ghost of Tsushima were delisted from Steam in non-PSN countries, both games have been made available again in several regions.

PC Gamer

Ghost of Tsushima's crossplay function will launch with a 'beta' tag attached, prompting speculation that Sony is hoping to avoid another PSN-related fiasco

Ghost in the machine.

Windows Central

Helldivers 2 dev Arrowhead shares cape design based on Sony's PSN blunder as Steam reviews skew positive again, and it sounds like it's actually being added

Following Sony's decision to backpedal on Helldivers 2 PSN account requirements, Arrowhead's CEO has shared a unique cape design based on the ordeal that might actually make it into the game.

International Business Times

Sony Backtracks Faced With Anger Of 'Helldivers 2' Players

Sony backtracked Monday after players of its popular cooperative third-person shooter game "Helldivers 2" pushed back against a requirement to link with its PlayStation Network platform.

Tom’s Hardware

Sony makes Helldivers 2 PSN account linking U-turn — gamer uproar and review bombing turned the tide

Sony has made a massive U-turn, canceling plans that would have required Helldivers 2 PC players to have a linked PlayStation Network (PSN) and Steam account.

Windows Central

Helldivers 2 update: Sony reverses its decision to force PC players to sign up for PlayStationNetwork

The Helldivers 2 mandate for a PlayStation Network account has been removed a day after 177 countries saw the game removed from their Steam store. What's next for players?

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