Sony's PSN Account Requirement for The Last of Us Part II PC Port Draws Criticism

The mandatory PlayStation Network login limits access to the single-player game in over 100 countries and has sparked backlash from players.

The Last of Us Part II Remastered is set to release on PC on April 3, 2025, requiring players to link a PlayStation Network (PSN) account to play.
This policy has sparked frustration due to the game's single-player nature and the fact that PSN is unavailable in over 100 countries, preventing access for many players.
Sony has faced similar backlash for imposing PSN account requirements on other PC ports, including Helldivers 2, which was review-bombed before the policy was eventually reversed.
Critics argue the policy is unnecessary for single-player games and speculate it may be tied to digital rights management or efforts to integrate PC players into the PSN ecosystem.
Despite the controversy, Sony appears to be continuing this approach, having implemented similar requirements for titles like God of War Ragnarök and Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered.