Fortnite Down on PS5 and PS4 Due to PSN Server Outage, Check Details
Fortnite is down on PS5 & PS4 due to a major PSN outage, preventing players from logging in or matchmaking.
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Players in Fortnite on the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 are presently experiencing severe connectivity issues due to a PSN outage. Officially, the server status page of Epic Games indicates that everything is working correctly, but widespread PSN disconnection has brought Fortnite to PlayStation users' unavailable access, as well as preventing them from entering queues for games or buying other in-game cosmetics, including popular Jujutsu Kaisen cosmetics.
What’s Causing the Issue?
The problem starts from a critical PSN outage that occurred on the night of February 8, 2025. This indicates that although Fortnite works perfectly well in other systems, such as PC and Xbox, it cannot work for the users of PlayStation since Sony has had some issues with its network. The outage does not target Fortnite alone but extends to all online multiplayer games depending on PSN for authentication and matchmaking.
Many players could not log into their accounts either on PS5 or PS4 due to some error messages popping up. Even in-game purchases are not enabled, which keeps players from being able to access limited-time cosmetics and battle pass rewards.
When Will Fortnite Be Playable Again on PlayStation?
At this time, Sony has not provided an official estimate on when the PSN outage will be resolved. Because the issue lies with Sony, Epic Games has no direct control over the situation and cannot implement a fix. Depending on the severity of the disruption, it could take several hours—or possibly longer—before full PlayStation connectivity is restored.
This outage comes at a critical time for Fortnite players, as Chapter 6, Season 2 is nearing its end. Many users are scrambling to complete their seasonal challenges and earn the last bits of XP before the season concludes. The unexpected downtime has caused frustration among PlayStation gamers, who now find themselves unable to progress or engage in matches.
We are aware some users might be currently experiencing issues with PSN.
— Ask PlayStation (@AskPlayStation) February 8, 2025
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What Can Players Do in the Meantime?
As Sony works to find a resolution, users can keep updated on the official sites:
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PlayStation Support: Follow Sony on Twitter and the support page for real-time updates.
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Epic Games Server Status: Monitor the status page at Epic for verification on when Fortnite is fully up and running on PlayStation.
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Fortnite Social Channels: Follow the official Twitter accounts of Fortnite and its community forums for any statements made by Epic Games regarding the possible compensation.
For now, PlayStation players will have to endure patience while Sony sorts out the PSN issue. In any case, we will keep you posted on the situation as it unfolds. Stay alert for more information regarding when you can jump back into all of the Fortnite action!
