How To Fix Error Code WS-116521-6 on PlayStation

The WS-116521-6 error on PlayStation, on the other hand, is a standard network connectivity issue, not so different from the 80004005 error on Xbox. And fortunately, solving it mostly requires the same basic steps one would take in network troubleshooting. You may need to make some minor adjustments to your modem or router, but trust me, these will not involve complex changes in network settings. Better yet, you won't have to use any special tools to fix the WS-116521-6 error on your PlayStation.

How to Fix PlayStation Error Code WS-116521-6

The easiest fix for the error code WS-116521-6 typically has nothing to do with your PlayStation: it's a problem with a temporary error in the PSN servers.

For confirmation that that indeed is the case, visit the PSN Service Status page. If there are outages for critical PlayStation features, you will more than likely be getting the WS-116521-6 error. It's then up to you to wait until the server issues have been sorted.

If all looks fine on the PSN Service Status page, but you continue experiencing troubles, it may relate to your Internet or ISP. Following are some troubleshooting things you can try:

Check for system updates. Ensure your PlayStation software is current.

 Call your ISP and ask if they have an outage in your area.

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Improve your Wi-Fi connection: try to be closer to your router or use a wired connection.

Restart networking equipment: restart the modem and router.

Reset your network settings: On your PlayStation, remove your network connection and re-add it.

If everything else fails, try rebooting your PlayStation-pretty simple, and sometimes it works for unlikely errors, too.

If the WS-116521-6 error still persists after these steps, continue to monitor the PSN Service Status page. Sometimes the page will have been updated and will not indicate an issue; it's likely simply not refreshed properly, so you'd never tell. If the issue is still present, do contact PlayStation support.