How To Fix Playstation Error Code ws-43681-2?

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Playstation Error Code ws-43681-2

Are you having the error code ws-43681-2 with the Playstation? If yes then in this post we are going to share all the details we have gathered about this error.


How To Fix Playstation Error Code ws-43681-2?


Users are reporting that they are having the error code ws-43681-2 with Playstation while renting any movie off the store, or while buying a game. Even for some users, this error is coming while downloading the game. 

This means that this error is everywhere and affecting a huge number of people.

You can see the screenshot below where one user has reported this error, and there are 152 comments from users who were getting this same error.

Playstation Error Code ws-43681-2

Even some users have mentioned that they have been charged for buying the game but have not received the game, instead received this error.

If you don’t believe me see the screenshot shared below.

Playstation Error Code ws-43681-2

Some users have also mentioned that their friend’s or relative’s Playstation is working but their aren’t.

Playstation Error Code ws-43681-2

By seeing the above-given details over this error, one thing is very clear, that this error is a server-side error and affecting most of the users who are trying to buy or download anything.

Most likely this server-side issue is occurring because of any traffic overload or because of any server outage/maintenance.

So we will recommend checking the PSN server status, as well as restarting the console and internet. But if the error still continues then you need to wait for some time and try again.

Below you can see the screenshot of users who mentioned on Reddit that the issue gets resolved by itself after a few hours. 

Playstation Error Code ws-43681-2
Playstation Error Code ws-43681-2

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