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Sony Drops PSN Login Requirement for Select PC Games

The change applies to four major titles, making PlayStation Network accounts optional while offering incentives for those who opt in.

Overview

  • Sony has removed the mandatory PlayStation Network (PSN) account login for four single-player games on PC: Marvel's Spider-Man 2, God of War Ragnarok, Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, and The Last of Us Part II Remastered.
  • The decision follows backlash from PC players, particularly after the controversial PSN requirement for Helldivers 2 in 2024, which led to widespread criticism and review-bombing.
  • Players who choose to link their PSN accounts can still unlock exclusive in-game rewards, such as early suit unlocks in Spider-Man 2 and special outfits in other titles.
  • The PSN account linking remains optional for these games, and benefits also include trophy support and cross-platform friend management.
  • Sony has not confirmed whether this policy change will extend to other PC releases, such as Ghost of Tsushima, which still requires a PSN account.