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PlayStation Store Payment Maintenance Scheduled for UAE and Saudi Arabia
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Genshin Impact players in the UAE and Saudi Arabia will face temporary PlayStation Store payment interruptions from October 5 to 8, 2026, while gameplay remains unaffected.
At a glance
- PlayStation Store payments in UAE and Saudi Arabia will be unavailable from Oct 5, 21:00 to Oct 8, 08:00 (UTC+8).
- Genshin Impact gameplay and login access remain fully functional during the maintenance window.
- Players in affected regions should delay wallet top-ups and purchases until maintenance concludes.
- The notice was officially published on HoYoLAB, the game's community forum.
HoYoLAB has issued an official notice regarding scheduled maintenance for the PlayStation®Store payment system affecting players in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. The maintenance window is set to begin on October 5, 2026, at 21:00 (UTC+8) and is expected to conclude on October 8, 2026, at 08:00 (UTC+8). During this period, Travelers in these specific regions may be temporarily unable to make purchases or add funds to their PlayStation®Store wallets. The announcement clarifies that this maintenance will not impact core gameplay; players will still be able to log in and play Genshin Impact as usual. The developer advises users in the affected areas to wait until the maintenance is complete before attempting to use payment services. This notice is part of standard operational updates provided through HoYoLAB, the official community forum for Genshin Impact and Honkai Impact 3rd. Players are encouraged to plan their in-game purchases accordingly to avoid inconvenience during the downtime. The team has apologized for any disruption and thanked players for their patience and understanding during this scheduled system update.
Important dates
- 2026-10-05T21:00:00+08:00
- 2026-10-08T08:00:00+08:00