Hello, my tech-savvy friends! It’s Nuked here, ready to dive into the latest hiccup in the gaming world. Buckle up, because we’ve got some news about the PlayStation Network that you won’t want to miss!

It seems like gamers hoping for a fun night on their PlayStation 5 or PS4 might need to rethink those plans. Unless, of course, you’re all about that single-player action (seriously, have you given Astro Bot a whirl?). Unfortunately, Sony’s gaming network is experiencing a significant outage this Monday evening.

The official PSN Service Status page has confirmed that issues are affecting a wide range of devices including the PS Vita, PS3, PS4, and PS5. If it’s got PlayStation in the name, chances are it’s not functioning right now. The latest update at 9:21 PM ET indicates that gamers may struggle to launch games, apps, or access network features. But don’t worry—Sony is on it and working hard to fix things as quickly as possible. They appreciate your patience!

On my end, I tried launching a game and was greeted with the delightful “PS5 error Code WS-116522-7.” According to Sony’s support page, this means “The system software update failed.” Well, isn’t that just peachy?

Right now, players can’t sign in or enjoy multiplayer games. Even single-player titles that require an online connection are out of commission. However, if you have offline games in your library, they are still good to go! As for what’s causing this mess? Your guess is as good as mine! There’s no word yet on when things might be back to normal.

This outage doesn’t seem related to the recent bug that was messing with the home screen artwork for PS5 games—a glitch that was fixed mere hours ago. Rest assured, we’ll keep you updated as more information rolls in!

And hey, let’s hope for a speedy resolution so we can all get back to our gaming adventures! Stay tuned!