"This is like 2011 all over again": GTA Online players react to the ongoing PlayStation Network outage

Modified Feb 08, 2025 19:00 GMT

A brief report on GTA Online fans reacting to the ongoing PlayStation Network outage (Image via Rockstar Games)

It has been an unexpected weekend for many GTA Online players, as an ongoing PlayStation Network outage is preventing PS4 and PS5 gamers from enjoying multiplayer titles like Grand Theft Auto Online. As the issue persists even after 12 hours, many gamers have come out on social media today, February 8, 2025, to express their frustration of being unable to play the game.

The user here referred to 2011 when PlayStation Network went down for 23 days after being hacked and the personal data of PS users were compromised.

Another user, @MartyAraragi, asked PlayStation to fix the server issue as they couldn't play GTA Online:

Similarly, @_Ortiz23_ expressed their sadness for not being able to play the game amid the ongoing PlayStation Network outage:

All four reactions mentioned above show how much the outage has affected Grand Theft Auto Online players.

What should GTA Online players know about the ongoing PlayStation Network outage?

Soon after players started experiencing the issue, PlayStation acknowledged the issue through their official NA Support account on X, @AskPlayStation:

The support account guides players to the PlayStation Network status page, which shows servers are down as of 10:00 am PT, February 8, 2025.

Grand Theft Auto Online players can expect the servers to go back up as soon as Sony or PlayStation identifies the issue and fixes it. They should also check the GTA Online server status to stay updated on any information from Rockstar’s side.

Once the issue is resolved, players can enjoy the ongoing weekly bonuses throughout the weekend till February 12, 2025. This includes:

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Grand Theft Auto was Neeraj’s entry point into the world of video games, and he is still devoted to Rockstar Games' beloved franchise. He has played multiple generations of the series’ titles, from the 3D Universe entries to the modern HD classics. Neeraj believes that GTA Vice City is ideal for beginners looking to get familiar with the open-world genre.

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