Sony has announced that they intend to restore full PlayStation Network services by the end of the week. This includes access to the PlayStation Store, although it doesn’t include Sony’s Qriocity music service in certain countries.
Sony has said that full services will be restored in America, Europe, and Asia, excluding Japan, Hong Kong, and South Korea. They have stated that the services will be restored by the end of the week, although they haven’t given an actual date.
“We have been conducting additional testing and further security verification of our commerce functions in order to bring the PlayStation Network completely back online so that our fans can again enjoy the first-class entertainment experience they have come to love,” said Kazuo Hirai, Executive Deputy President, Sony Corporation. “We appreciate the patience and support shown during this time.”
Background of the Outage
The PlayStation Network outage has been a significant event for Sony and its users. The network was taken offline due to a security breach that compromised the personal information of millions of users. This incident has led to widespread frustration and concern among the PlayStation community. Sony has been working diligently to enhance the security of their network to prevent such breaches in the future. The company has implemented new security measures, including enhanced encryption and additional firewalls, to protect user data.
Details of the Restoration
Sony’s plan to restore the PlayStation Network services includes several phases. Initially, they restored online gaming, chat functionality, and friends lists. The final phase, which is set to be completed by the end of the week, will bring back the PlayStation Store. This will allow users to purchase and download games, movies, and other content. However, the Qriocity music service will not be available in Japan, Hong Kong, and South Korea due to ongoing security concerns.
Sony will be giving all members of the PlayStation Network and their Qriocity music service a ‘welcome back’ package. According to the company, this package will include premium content free for all members. This gesture is aimed at compensating users for the inconvenience caused by the outage and to regain their trust.
The ‘welcome back’ package will vary by region but is expected to include a selection of free games, movie rentals, and other digital content. Additionally, Sony has promised to offer a free month of PlayStation Plus, their premium subscription service, to all users. Existing PlayStation Plus members will receive an additional month of service at no extra cost.
Sony has also taken steps to improve communication with their users. They have been providing regular updates on the status of the network restoration through their official blog and social media channels. This transparency has been appreciated by the PlayStation community, who have been eager for information on when they can expect full services to be restored.
You can find out more details over at the PlayStation Blog.
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