Sony's recent policy on PC gaming has sparked significant controversy among gamers. The company's insistence on requiring a PlayStation Network (PSN) account even for single-player games has been a point of contention. Moreover, the PSN service is not available in all regions, leading to restrictions on the sales of modern releases.
In response to the backlash, Sony has announced some adjustments to their policy. While they have not completely abandoned the idea of tethering to PSN on PC, they have introduced several relaxations.
For the following games, tethering to PSN will not be mandatory:
- Marvel's Spider-Man 2
- God of War Ragnarok
- The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered
- Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered
To incentivize players who still opt for PSN tethering, Sony is offering exclusive in-game rewards:
- Marvel's Spider-Man 2: Early access to the “2099” line of costumes for both Peter Parker and Miles Morales.
- God of War Ragnarok: Immediate access to the Armor of the Black Bear set from the first “Lost Things” chest at the beginning of the game, along with a set of resources.
- The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered: Bonus points to unlock various features.
- Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered: The Nora Valiant costume.
In November, in response to investor inquiries, Sony's COO Hiroki Totoki acknowledged the opposition to the PSN connection requirement. He emphasized that it is crucial for maintaining security and order. However, Totoki's comments were primarily focused on service-based games, and he did not clarify how single-player games like Marvel's Spider-Man 2 or God of War Ragnarök benefit from mandatory PSN accounts in terms of safety.
As the gaming landscape continues to evolve, it remains to be seen how Sony's policies will adapt to meet the changing needs and expectations of the gaming community.
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