PlayStation 5 owners report online issues following system update Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. PlayStation 5 owners report online issues following system update Elden Ring error states servers "could not verify PlayStation Plus subscription". News by Tom Phillips Deputy Editor Updated on 23 Mar 2022 31 comments PlayStation owners are reporting issues connecting to servers in Elden Ring, Grand Theft Auto, Call of Duty Vanguard and other games. The issue follows the release this morning of Sony's new PlayStation 5 system software update. Elden Ring fans are being greeted by an error message which states that Sony's servers "could not verify PlayStation Plus subscription". Watch on YouTube Eurogamer Newscast: Elden Ring's first big patch detailed. Initially, Elden Ring fans believed the game's own maintenance - also planned for this morning - was solely at fault. The planned work had seen multiplayer servers due to go offline for around an hour this morning, beginning 8am UK time. A subsequent update on the Elden Ring Twitter account has now cautioned that "the server maintenance for PlayStation/Steam will be prolonged". Update: the server maintenance for PlayStation/Steam will be prolonged. We apologize for the inconvenience, you will be notified in this thread when the maintenance ends. Thank you for your patience.- ELDEN RING (@ELDENRING) March 23, 2022 To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings Still, users are confused why the game is displaying a PlayStation Plus error message about a subscription error. Eurogamer has attempted to connect to Elden Ring and seen the same error message ourselves on PlayStation 5: 'Could not verify PlayStation Plus subscription.' Now, PlayStation owners are finding issues with other games' multiplayer servers as well, and reporting problems with their PlayStation Plus subscriptions being recognised. @AskPlayStation why is it telling me to get playstation plus to play games when i already have it? pic.twitter.com/Z1Z9SIsH0d- Jay :D (@m0azc2) March 23, 2022 To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings @AskPlayStation So after the new update my playstation plus no longer works. Why is that!?! pic.twitter.com/DWzX60Jq9h- Phil Brewin (@phillivewire) March 23, 2022 To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings It's a badly-timed issue, following last week's prolonged Gran Turismo 7 downtime. Eurogamer has checked GT7's servers today and these are still accessible. We've contacted Sony for comment and will update when we hear back. To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 8 Nintendo Switch firmware update lets you take screenshots in the Switch Online app The app on your console, not your phone. 7 Latest Articles Genshin Impact Path of Gleaming Jade dates, login event rewards Including other anniversary rewards and how to claim them. Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Jelly Deals Logitech's G Pro X gaming headset is its lowest-ever price during Amazon's Early Access sale Prime Members can get it for just £52. Jelly Deals Save over £500 off the retail price on this beefy ASUS TUF Dash gaming laptop from Amazon Under £1080 for an RTX 3070 laptop. Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store