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Latest News About Widespread PlayStation Network Crash Leaves Players Offline

Sony’s PlayStation Network underwent a widespread global outage on July 25 2026, leaving players in Australia and the UK prevented from accessing online services.

Multiple regional reports verified the disruption disrupted gameplay on platforms.

The outage lasted for many hours, with players observing issues emerging dawn morning.

Services began restoring after mid-morning, as designated channels posted updates confirming partial restoration.

Regional statements urged users experiencing issues to wait before restarting systems, as servers stabilised.

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