Sony is relaxing its PlayStation Network (PSN) account linking requirement for several PC games, starting with Marvel's Spider-Man 2. This means players will no longer need a PSN account to play titles like 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 is incentivizing PSN account linking by offering in-game bonuses for those who connect their accounts. These include early access to suits in Marvel's Spider-Man 2, resource bundles in God of War Ragnarök, and other exclusive content for other titles. A full list of current incentives is provided 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: Access to 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 points to activate bonus features and unlock extras, including Ellie's Jordan's Jacket skin.
- Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered: Access to the Nora Valiant outfit.
Sony plans to continue adding benefits for players who link their PSN accounts, including features like trophy support and friend management. While the reception to PlayStation's PC presence has been mixed, this change addresses previous player concerns regarding mandatory PSN account linking, particularly in regions where PSN is unavailable. This follows a similar reversal concerning Helldivers 2 last year.
