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The PSN is down, all services offline
The PlayStation Network is currently experiencing a widespread outage, affecting all services including the PlayStation Store and app across multiple platforms like PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. The disruption, which began around 1 PM BST, has been attributed to issues with Amazon Web Services. While AWS claims to have resolved the problem, many users are still unable to connect, and Sony has not provided an estimated time for service restoration.
PS5 Player Data Messed Up Following Bizarre Game Library Bug
A significant number of PlayStation 5 players are experiencing data inaccuracies and issues with their game libraries and 'Recently Played' sections following a partial service outage. Sony appears to have reset the system clock for many users, causing games to disappear from libraries and recent play history, with the company working to resolve the ongoing problem.
PlayStation Network Services Partially Down, Sony Confirms
Sony Interactive Entertainment confirmed that PlayStation Network services experienced a partial outage on June 16, 2026, following a glitch that caused users to see unpurchased games in their libraries. The issue affected "Gaming and social" services, with potential difficulties launching games and apps, though multiplayer functionality was reportedly unaffected. The company is working to resolve the disruption.
Facebook and Instagram appear to be down
Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp experienced widespread outages this morning, affecting many users. The cause of the service disruption for Meta Platforms' social media and messaging applications is currently unknown.
Out of the Blue
The author expresses relief after a recent service outage, noting it is the second incident in three weeks. While acknowledging it's only the second problem in seven years, the speed of resolution was faster this time.
Path of Exile 2 has "never experienced this type of failure before"
Grinding Gear Games has apologized for a major server outage that affected Path of Exile 2 players for over an hour following a hotfix update. The developer explained that a missing data file caused a cascade of crash dumps, filling server disks and preventing a rollback. Measures are being implemented to prevent similar failures in the future.
Minecraft Is Down For Everyone, Not Just You
Minecraft is currently experiencing widespread server issues, making the game inaccessible for players. Reports indicate problems with authentication servers, preventing users from logging in or accessing multiplayer features. This outage is affecting various platforms and launchers, with Mojang Studios yet to issue an official statement.
Spotify is down for some users
Spotify is experiencing service disruptions, with some users reporting issues. The company confirmed the problems via a statement on X.
Bluesky blames DDoS attack for server outages
Bluesky experienced significant server outages due to a sophisticated Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attack that intensified throughout the day. The attack caused interruptions to feeds, notifications, threads, and search functions, though Bluesky stated there is no evidence of unauthorized access to private user data. The platform provided an update on the ongoing situation.
Bluesky is having some issues in one of its 'reginos'
The social media platform Bluesky is experiencing a service disruption affecting some of its systems, particularly in its US East region. The issue, which began early this morning, is causing connection timeout problems for some users, though the platform remains largely functional for others. This follows a brief outage earlier in the month.
Apex Legends Players Get Free Packs After Major Server Outages
Respawn Entertainment provided Apex Legends players with an Epic Apex Pack as compensation following significant server outages that disrupted the battle royale experience. The studio detailed the technical failures, including issues with the Storm Point map and a performance monitoring system, and emphasized transparency with the community. This gesture is highlighted as a positive example of developer-player trust in the gaming industry.
Discord hit with 'major outage' affecting voice calls
Discord is experiencing a major outage that is affecting voice calls, with users reporting issues connecting to voice servers. The company has acknowledged the problem and stated that it believes the issue has been identified and is being addressed.
PSN is down, stating officially that 'Some services are experiencing issues' — here's what we know…
The PlayStation Network is currently experiencing service outages affecting gaming and social features. Users are reporting issues accessing online services, with a significant spike in outage reports on Downdetector. The official PlayStation Status page confirms that 'Some services are experiencing issues'.
503 Service Unavailable
Squarespace is currently experiencing a service outage, with users encountering '503 Service Unavailable' errors. Updates on the situation can be found on the official Squarespace status page.