Is PlayStation Network down? How to check PlayStation Network’s server status

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Update: March 23, 6:51 AM: PlayStation today released a new system software update for PlayStation 5/4. The update added many fan-requested features like the ability to create or join Open and Closed Parties, Voice Commands, UI enhancements, and more. However, it seems like not everything went smoothly, PlayStation Network is down following today’s firmware update. Players are reporting not being able to play online games. Ask PlayStation Japan has acknowledged the PSN outage.

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The PlayStation Network is an integral part of the PlayStation ecosystem. It’s the path through which all online interactions must pass, whether that’s downloading games, playing them online, or checking your trophy list. When it’s down, there’s very little you can do on your PS4 and PS5, which is why we’ve put together this guide to help you check reliable sources and understand if there’s a problem.

The best way to check if the PlayStation Network is down is by opening the official PlayStation Network server status page. This shows the status of all PlayStation Network services, including account management, gaming and social, PlayStation Now, PlayStation Video, PlayStation Store, and PlayStation Direct. If there’s an issue with any of these services, it will be displayed here.

If you notice that there are issues with the PlayStation Network and the server status page isn’t displaying them, it could signify a deeper problem. Check on social media platforms to see if other users are also experiencing issues. If they are, there’s a good chance that Sony cannot update the server status page to inform users.

For example, at the time of writing, there’s an issue with all services that use Amazon