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The PlayStation Network outage proves PC gamers were right to resist its mandatory sign-in requirement

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PC Gamer

Sony offers 5 free days of PlayStation Plus but no explanation for 24-hour 'operational issue,' Capcom to extend Monster Hunter Wilds beta to make up for downtime

Well that was weird.

PC Gamer

As PSN outages subside, Capcom is extending the next Monster Hunter Wilds open beta for an extra day as the "test period was cut short"

And Sony's giving away five days of PS Plus for all existing members

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Sony explains massive PSN outage and details compensation – but many PlayStation gamers are still unhappy

Sony needs to learn some lessons from this weekend’s 24-hour outage with the PlayStation Network.

TechRadar

PlayStation gamers fume worldwide over massive weekend outage

The PlayStation Network is currently experiencing its longest outage in years

The Independent UK

PSN down: PlayStation Network not working for almost a day as players left in dark

Company has been largely silent on issues

The Independent UK

The PlayStation Network has been down for 17 hours - and PSN players say even single-player games and disc drives aren't working

The PSN outage is affecting all services

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PlayStation Network outage live updates – PSN is back and compensation announced

PSN is finally back around 24 hours after it first went down. Here's what happened, and any further updates as we get them.

TechRadar

After nearly 24 hours of being down. PlayStation network returns online Saturday

The PlayStation maker has yet to provide updates on what's happened with the network.

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Update: The PlayStation Network appears to be coming back online after nearly a day's outage, but there's still no word from Sony on what happened

Feels good to be a PC gamer right about now.

PC Gamer

PSN outage live update — Sony issues apology and make-good offer

The PlayStation Network went down for nearly 24 hours on Friday and Saturday. All PSN services are now online, and Sony is giving subscribers five extra days of PlayStation Plus.

Tom’s Guide

PlayStation Network outage hits gamers across the world

The PSN’s model costs £13.49 a month

The Independent UK

Is the PlayStation Network (PSN) down? Here’s what we know.

Here's what's going on with the PSN.

USA Today Sports Media Group

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.

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Player One

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.

Windows Central

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater's release date may have just leaked

A PSN trailer indicates that Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is launching in August 2025.

Inverse

'Marvel's Spider-Man 2:' Release Date, PC Specs Needed to Play, And What Bonuses to Expect

'Spider-Man 2' is the latest PlayStation game to end up on PC. Here's what hardware you'll need to play and everything else you need about the PC release.

Inverse

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.

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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.

PC Gamer

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.

GamesRadar

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

PC Gamer

Sony gets people scratching their heads after region-locking purchases of Horizon Forbidden West, 10 entire months after its initial release

Despite the unpopularity of Sony's PSN moves, the region-locking proceeds apace.

GamesRadar

Horizon Forbidden West is region-locked on PC 10 months after release for some reason, subjecting millions to Sony’s shenanigans

Why does PlayStation keep doing this?

PC Gamer

Crashing servers, flame wars, and a 60-day path to redemption—the utterly chaotic first year of Helldivers 2 has been a democratic doozy

The passion of liberty burns hot and cold.

TechRadar

PlayStation's 2024 in review: Software and hardware underwhelm, but Sony’s never been stronger

PS5 owners had fewer ‘big’ exclusives this year, but smart first-party deals and powerful new hardware have kept Sony in pole position yet again.

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