Longest Gaming Network Outages in History

Major gaming platforms have experienced significant downtimes, with some lasting for days or even weeks due to security breaches or technical issues.

The top 3

1. PlayStation Network's Longest Downtime: The most severe PlayStation Network outage occurred in 2011 due to a security breach, lasting 24 days and affecting millions of accounts, leading to data compromise and subsequent compensation with free games and PlayStation Plus days.
2. Major Xbox Network Outages: Xbox Network has experienced several significant disruptions, including a nearly seven-hour global outage in July 2024 affecting sign-ins and profile services, and a shorter disruption in February 2026 impacting cloud game-save syncing.
3. Most Impactful Gaming Service Downtimes: Beyond console networks, Steam has also faced significant outages, with 99 major incidents in the US over a 12-month period, often related to website access and login issues, notably during the Cyberpunk 2077 launch.

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