PSN has returned to normal operations after a 24-hour outage, marking the longest downtime since a nearly month-long period in 2011 following a hack. The cause of the outage was attributed to an “operational issue” by Sony, but no further explanation was provided.
As a result, subscribers can expect five additional days of service, which may benefit those with subscriptions set to expire during this time. However, for players who plan to continue using PSN in the future, the compensation is less clear-cut.
The outage had significant repercussions on various games and limited-time events, many of which were forced to adjust their schedules due to the extended downtime. With millions of daily active users, Sony’s decision to provide only minimal compensation may be seen as underwhelming.
Despite speculation that the outage might have been a hack, Sony has denied any involvement in an external attack. The company’s lack of transparency regarding the cause and solution to the issue has raised concerns about its security measures.
The minimal explanation provided by Sony raises questions about what other issues they are hiding from their users. As the longest outage since 2011 was attributed to an “operational issue,” it is unclear when a more detailed explanation will be forthcoming.
Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2025/02/10/sony-reveals-compensation-for-all-ps-plus-players-after-psn-outage