There has been no word from the network when it will be back online (Picture: Stanislav Kogiku/SOPA Images/Shu)

The PlayStation network is down leaving millions of gamers unable to access their consoles.

A worldwide outage has been reported with a warning message showing up on the PlayStation Network website, Account Management, PlayStation Store and Gaming and Social pages. 

Users have described not being able to access paid games even offline.

Downdetector has reported nearly 5,000 complaints, and there has been no word from the network when it will be back online.

Users have taken to social media to vent their frustration with account @vidsthatgohard writing: ‘Worked a 10-hour shift just for PlayStation Network to be down.’

Account @kishibe wrote: ‘One of my only days off and I can’t even game cause of PlayStation Network being down!’

Another wrote: ‘PlayStation network down, time to get know my wife of five years.’

The outage has meant millions are unable to sign in on the PS5, PS4, PS Vita and PS3.

PlayStation’s warning message reads: ‘You might have difficulty signing in or creating an account for PlayStation Network.

‘We’re working to resolve the issue as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience.’

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