Since we’re all spending more time inside, working from home, and perhaps playing video games more than average (all day Doom Eternal binges in my house), we’re putting a strain on our internet. So multiple companies are taking measures to preserve it, and Sony says its contribution will only be noticeable in the download speeds: “Players may experience somewhat slower or delayed game downloads but will still enjoy robust gameplay.” Read: Xbox Series X graphics source code reportedly stolen and leaked Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Jim Ryan said in a statement: “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… 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.” So basically if you’re downloading a game or any updates, it might take even longer than it ordinarily does — which, if you’ve ever spent an afternoon waiting to play a game on your PS4, sounds kind of torturous. But everyone’s making sacrifices to help maintain the integrity of the internet.
