PS4: Maintenance work in the PSN - you can do that

If there is currently maintenance work in the PSN, you can only use the online functions on your PS4 to a limited extent. We show you what is still possible and how to check the current status of the PSN server.

Maintenance work in PSN: Use PS4 anyway

Maintenance work on the PSN is usually announced some time in advance by Sony. You can find the current server status of the PSN on the following Sony website. Here you can see whether maintenance work is currently being carried out or is pending.

• The entire PlayStation Network is not always affected during maintenance work. Often, some areas continue to function without impairments.
• The Sony website shows you which server parts are currently affected by the maintenance work. These include the categories Account Management, Gaming and Social Networks, PlayStation Video, PlayStation Music and PlayStation Store.
• As long as there are no impairments in the area of ​​gaming and social networks, you can continue to play online with your friends.
• If the areas you want to access are affected, wait and see: Maintenance work is usually over in a few minutes or hours.