Sony loosens its grip on PSN account linking for PC games, offering incentives for those who connect.
In a recent PlayStation Blog post, Sony announced a strategic shift, eliminating the requirement to link a PlayStation Network (PSN) account for several PC titles, starting with Marvel's Spider-Man 2's PC release. This addresses player concerns regarding the previous mandatory PSN account linking for PC games. This change impacts several previously released titles, including 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.
While removing the mandatory linking, Sony still encourages PSN account connections by offering in-game bonuses for those who link their accounts. These include early suit unlocks in Marvel's Spider-Man 2 and one-time resource bundles for games like God of War Ragnarök. A complete list of current PC incentives is provided below:
Sony plans to continue collaborating with PlayStation Studios developers to provide further benefits for PSN account holders on PC. The future of PSN linking for other PC games remains unannounced. Connecting a PSN account also provides access to features like trophy support and friend management.
The reception to PlayStation's PC game releases has been mixed. While many welcome the availability of previously console-exclusive titles, the mandatory PSN account requirement faced significant backlash, particularly in regions lacking PSN access. This was notably highlighted by the initial announcement (and subsequent reversal) of a PSN account requirement for Helldivers 2 on Steam in May 2023.
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