Sony is dropping the PlayStation Network (PSN) account requirement for several of its PC games, starting with Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 launching tomorrow. This means players will no longer need a PSN account to play titles like Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, The Last of Us Part II Remastered, God of War Ragnarök, and Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered. The impact on other single-player PC ports remains unclear.
However, Sony is still incentivizing PSN account linking. Connecting your account will unlock bonuses such as early suits in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 and one-time resource bundles in games like God of War Ragnarök. Here's a summary of the announced PC incentives:
PlayStation In-Game Content Incentives on PC:
- Marvel’s Spider-Man 2: Early unlock of the Spider-Man 2099 Black Suit and the Miles Morales 2099 Suit.
- God of War Ragnarök: Armor of the Black Bear set (previously only accessible in New Game+) and a resource bundle (500 Hacksilver and 250 XP).
- The Last of Us Part II Remastered: +50 points to activate bonus features, and Ellie's Jordan’s Jacket skin.
- Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered: Access to the Nora Valiant outfit.
Sony plans to add more benefits for players who link their PSN accounts across PlayStation Studios titles. Connecting an account also provides access to features like trophy support and friend management.
The reception to PlayStation's PC releases has been mixed. While many appreciate the wider availability of previously console-exclusive games, the PSN requirement drew criticism, particularly in regions where PSN isn't available. This led to backlash, notably with Helldivers 2, where a similar requirement was quickly reversed following player outcry.
