Overview
- An internal Sony email reported by Insider Gaming says the PlayStation Network and PSN names will be removed across all SIE assets by September 2026.
- Sony states the change will not affect accounts or core online functions such as friends, multiplayer, trophies, or sign‑in behavior.
- Studios will be guided to align assets with an updated Technical Requirements Checklist in fall 2026, with PS5 DevNet access required for TRC documentation.
- Early signs of the rollout are visible, with PS5 menus replacing “PlayStation Network” with “PlayStation” and the PSN logo removed, and the service page renamed to “PlayStation Status.”
- Sony has not publicly announced a replacement name, and reporting notes PSN counted about 132 million monthly active users in Q3 FY2025.