Sony Lowering PlayStation Download Speeds During the Pandemic in Europe

During the current pandemic surround COVID-19 many have turned to video games to pass the time. With Steam and other platforms seeing a massive surge in online activity. However, the increased demand has been unprecedented and Sony has decided to take action to ensure "internet stability".

In an official post, SIE President and CEO Jim Ryan explained:

Playing videogames enables players all over the world to connect with friends and family and enjoy much needed entertainment during these uncertain times. Sony Interactive Entertainment is working with internet service providers in Europe to manage download traffic to help preserve access for the entire internet community.

We believe it is important to do our part to address internet stability concerns as an unprecedented number of people are practicing social distancing and are becoming more reliant on internet access.

Players may experience somewhat slower or delayed game downloads but will still enjoy robust gameplay. We appreciate the support and understanding from our community, and their doing their part, as we take these measures in an effort to preserve access for everyone.

The post says only game downloads will be impacted, which means online gaming should remain consistent. However, with big titles such as Persona 5 Royal, Resident Evil 3 Remake, and Final Fantasy VII Remake on the horizon players may want to install the games ahead of time.

Adam Siddiqui,
Senior Editor, NoobFeed
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