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PlayStation Network works in Syria, but not all of it, as of .

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What works

Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useWorks

From Syria, a PlayStation 5 account registered in another country completed an online multiplayer match in War Thunder, and a game download was under way with friends showing online.

Landing pageWorks

The PlayStation website opened from Syria without a VPN, including its country and region selection page. Syria does not appear among the countries and regions listed there.

Sign-upFails

Syria is not offered as the account country when creating a PlayStation Network account, so a user in Syria can only register by choosing another country.

Sign-inWorks

From Syria, the tester signed in to PlayStation Network on a PlayStation 5 with an account registered in another country and appeared online to friends.

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Activity Summary

Partially blocked in Syria. Volunteers and the team have written to Sony several times since February 2026 asking it to review PlayStation Network access for Syria, with no reply so far.

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Community Updates

A further community volunteer emailed Sony's PlayStation PR address requesting PSN access for Syria, describing their children being unable to play online games without a VPN after returning home.

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If you're experiencing issues accessing PlayStation Network in Syria, you can reach out to their support team directly.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Partly. The core use of PlayStation Network works in Syria, but something else about it fails or has not been checked. This page lists what works and what does not.

Many international services blocked access to Syria due to previous sanctions and compliance policies. Even as sanctions are being reviewed, some companies have not yet restored access. Unblock Syria tracks these services and advocates for change.

You can help by voting on this page to show demand, sharing it on social media, and contacting PlayStation Network directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.