All articles tagged with #psn
Originally Published 19 days ago — by Push Square
On Christmas Day, both PSN and Fortnite experienced server issues due to high traffic, with Fortnite's servers temporarily melting down, but quick engineering responses helped stabilize the services. PSN's problems were less widespread, and efforts continue to restore normal gameplay and connectivity.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Push Square
PlayStation Wrap-Up 2024 is now available, allowing PSN users to view their gaming statistics for the year. The platform provides insights into the number of games played, top games, most popular genre, monthly breakdowns, total hours played, and Trophy counts. Users can also receive PS Plus recommendations and share their Wrap-Up summary on social media, along with redeeming a PSN code for an Avatar and PS Stars digital collectible.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Push Square
PC players are upset that single-player games God of War Ragnarok and Until Dawn appear to require PSN logins, following a similar backlash with Helldivers 2. The issue is exacerbated by PSN's unavailability in certain countries, leading to criticism of Sony's decision.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Eurogamer
Developer Arrowhead is working on a solution to prevent Helldivers 2 lobby leaders from kicking teammates just before mission rewards are secured. This comes in response to community feedback and aims to mitigate griefing. Despite being PlayStation's fastest-selling game, Helldivers 2 has seen a significant drop in player numbers, partly due to a controversial requirement for Steam players to link a PlayStation Network account.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Push Square
Sony's PlayStation Network is experiencing technical issues, with the majority of services back online except for the PS Store, which is still facing problems. The status webpage has flagged all services in the red, including online play and account management, and there are numerous reports of issues on the Down Detector website. PlayStation staff are presumably working on resolving the problems, and updates will be provided as the situation develops.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by TechRadar
PlayStation Network (PSN) is experiencing a widespread outage affecting PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, PS Vita, and web services globally, with issues reported in the US, UK, Australia, Japan, and continental Europe. Users are encountering errors across account management, gaming, social, PlayStation Video, and PlayStation Store. The outage began at 09:51 PST and there is no official word on when a fix will be deployed from Sony or PlayStation. Millions of PlayStation owners are affected, and the outage could impact the release of new games and online gaming plans.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Siliconera
Atlus has revealed the gameplay loop for Metaphor: ReFantazio on the PSN Store, showcasing a unique fantasy world where players journey alongside a fairy companion to lift a curse from the kingdom’s lost prince. The game features day-time quests and night-time relationship building, reminiscent of the Persona series, and a combination of turn-based and real-time action in battles. With a Cero C rating in Japan, it's set for release in Fall 2024 on PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and Windows PC.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Push Square
The Season of Play promotion on PS Plus allows PS5 and PS4 users to claim five free Avatars by inputting the correct code for their region on the PS Store. The Avatars feature characters from popular games like Ghost of Tsushima and Final Fantasy VII Remake. The promotion also offers discounts on PlayStation Gear products, a chance to win a PS5 console, and the ability to claim PS Stars points.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Push Square
Players are reporting widespread issues with their PSN accounts, with sudden and permanent suspensions without explanation. This glitch has caused players to lose access to their digital libraries, including paid-for TV shows. The issue has been reported on social media platforms, and users are waiting for PlayStation to address the situation.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Dark Horizons
The PlayStation 4 port of Rockstar Games' "Red Dead Redemption" has become the top trending game on PSN despite criticism over its lack of visual upgrades. The PS4 version running on a PS5 offers a more stable image with better shadow quality and preserved shadow detail, thanks to the use of AMD's FSR2. However, the Xbox version only differs in terms of anti-aliasing and anisotropic filtering. Overall, the ports are functional and accessible on systems that couldn't play the game before, but they don't offer significant upgrades.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Florida Today
Weather conditions around Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Father's Day should be mostly favorable for SpaceX's next Falcon 9 launch with a communications satellite for the Indonesian satellite operator PSN. The launch window extends from 6 to 9 p.m. EDT, and the main concerns for liftoff Sunday evening are cumulus and anvil clouds and a chance of lightning. The first-stage booster will target a landing on a SpaceX drone ship stationed in the Atlantic Ocean.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by PlayStation LifeStyle
The completion rate of Hogwarts Legacy has sparked a debate among fans, with less than 30% of players having finished the game according to Steam and PSN data. However, fans argue that completion rates are not necessarily an indication of a game's quality, and that games with similar campaign lengths have similar completion rates. Additionally, Hogwarts Legacy requires players to be a certain level before completing main quests, often forcing them to do side quests and activities to level up before tackling the next objective.