The newest system software update on PS5 has resulted in reports of log in issues for numerous games like Elden Ring and Call of Duty: Vanguard. Sony deployed the update in the early hours of this morning, ushering in changes related to PS5’s User Interface, Party Chat, and accessibility features. Why PSN is struggling amid such adjustments presently remains a mystery, but the error comes at the worst time given recent troubles with Gran Turismo 7’s online functionality.

Reported PlayStation Network-related hiccups also come on the heels of a brand-new Elden Ring patch, Update 1.03.2, which tackles several in-game issues across consoles and PC. The patch in question went live today, March 23, and addresses bug fixes tied to NPC story progression and instances of instakills in certain areas on the open-world map. However, these transformative changes to FromSoftware’s latest opus apparently bear no connection to the problems Elden Ring players on PS5 have encountered in the last few hours.

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As noted by Eurogamer, today’s system software update for PS5 has more or less left the PlayStation Network in shambles, so much so that even Elden Ring players on the console have reported online issues. Some users immediately assumed the trouble stemmed from the Elden Ring’s 1.03.2 patch; however, the Elden Ring Twitter account later noted that server maintenance on PlayStation and Steam would require more time. (Both have since concluded.) To make matters worse, players even encountered in-game error messages saying Elden Ring couldn’t “verify PlayStation Plus subscription.” On Twitter, PlayStation Help accounts have confirmed PS Plus is struggling as users report issues with games like Overwatch, Fallout 76, GTA Online, and more.

While PlayStation’s key social media accounts shared details about the PS5 system software update several hours ago, none have directly addressed the ongoing PSN issues. And, as mentioned above, Elden Ring does not count as the only title suffering from the network error. The likes of Call of Duty: Vanguard and GTA Online were similarly hit. Why these troubles persist and when Sony will resolve them is anyone’s guess.

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This serves as yet another blow for Sony’s servers. Shortly after launching earlier this month, the beleaguered Gran Turismo 7 suffered a server outage that resulted in more than 24 hours of downtime, a blow to any game that demands online connectivity. Suffice it to say, the latest system software update woes have once more sparked discussion about the contrived necessity of always-online requirements.

Elden Ring is available on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.

Source: Elden Ring, PlayStation Help/Twitter (via Eurogamer)

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