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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 confirmed the disruption disrupted gameplay on platforms.

The outage lasted for several hours, with players reporting issues beginning early day.

Services began restoring after mid-morning, as designated channels issued updates confirming limited restoration.

Regional statements advised users experiencing issues to wait before restarting devices, as systems settled.

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