Sony Says You Won't Have to Link a PSN Account to Play Some of Its PC Games Anymore

Sony is relaxing its PlayStation Network (PSN) account linking requirement for several PC games, starting with Marvel's Spider-Man 2. This change addresses player concerns about mandatory account linking for single-player titles. Games no longer requiring PSN account linkage include 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.

However, Sony still encourages PSN account linking, offering incentives for those who connect 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. Specific rewards are detailed below:

PlayStation PC In-Game Content Incentives:

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

Sony plans to offer further benefits for PSN account linking across PlayStation Studios titles. Account connection also provides access to features like trophy support and friend management.

The reception to Sony's PC game releases has been mixed. While many welcome the availability of previously console-exclusive titles, the PSN account requirement faced criticism, particularly in regions lacking PSN access. This was highlighted by the initial, short-lived PSN requirement for Helldivers 2 on Steam. Sony's decision to remove the requirement for select titles reflects a response to this player feedback.