Sony Removes PSN Account Requirement for PC Game Ports

Sony's PlayStation PC Port Policy Shift: PSN Accounts Now Optional (For Select Titles)

PSN Accounts for Playstation's PC Ports No Longer Required (For Some Games) Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced a significant change to its PC port strategy, making PlayStation Network (PSN) accounts optional for several PS5 titles released on PC. This decision follows player feedback and aims to broaden accessibility. Read on for details on affected games and PSN account incentives.

PSN No Longer Mandatory for Select PC Ports

PSN Accounts for Playstation's PC Ports No Longer Required (For Some Games) Effective after the January 30, 2025 launch of Marvel's Spider-Man 2 on PC, players will no longer be required to link a PSN account to play several PC ports. This includes Marvel's Spider-Man 2, God of War Ragnarök, Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, and the upcoming April 2025 release of The Last of Us Part II Remastered. However, it's important to note that titles like Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut and Until Dawn will still require PSN account linkage.

Incentives for PSN Account Holders

PSN Accounts for Playstation's PC Ports No Longer Required (For Some Games) While PSN accounts are no longer mandatory, Sony is offering incentives for players who choose to connect their accounts. Benefits include access to trophies, friend management features, and exclusive in-game content:

Marvel's Spider-Man 2: Early unlock of the Spider-Man 2099 Black Suit and the Miles Morales 2099 Suit.
God of War Ragnarök: Unlock the Armor of the Black Bear set (previously only available in New Game+) and a resource bundle (500 Hacksilver and 250 XP).
The Last of Us Part II Remastered: +50 bonus points to unlock extras, including Ellie's Jordan's Jacket skin.
Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered: Access to the Nora Valiant outfit.

Sony has indicated that further incentives may be added in the future.

Addressing Past Backlash

PSN Accounts for Playstation's PC Ports No Longer Required (For Some Games) This policy shift follows criticism from players regarding previous PSN account requirements for PC ports. The mandatory PSN linkage for Helldivers 2 in 2024, resulting in the game's delisting in numerous countries lacking PSN support, sparked significant controversy. Similar negative feedback surrounded God of War Ragnarök's PC release. This experience, along with concerns about data privacy and limited PSN geographical availability, has clearly influenced Sony's revised approach. The company acknowledges the need to better understand the needs of its PC player base.