PSN Accounts for Playstation's PC Ports No Longer Required (For Some Games)

Sony's PlayStation Network (PSN) account requirement for some PC ports is changing. Effective after the January 30, 2025 release of Marvel's Spider-Man 2 on PC, PSN accounts will become optional for several titles.

PSN-Optional PC Ports:

This change affects Marvel's Spider-Man 2, God of War Ragnarök, Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, and the upcoming PC release of The Last of Us Part II Remastered (April 2025). Note that other PC ports, including Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut and Until Dawn, will still require a PSN account.

Incentives for Using a PSN Account:

While optional, using a PSN account offers benefits:

• Trophies and Friend Management: Access standard PSN features.
• In-Game Bonuses: These vary by game:
  • Marvel’s Spider-Man 2: Early unlock of Spider-Man 2099 Black Suit and Miles Morales 2099 Suit.
  • God of War Ragnarök: Armor of the Black Bear set and a resource bundle.
  • The Last of Us Part II Remastered: Bonus points and Ellie skin.
  • Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered: Nora Valiant outfit.

Sony indicates further incentives may be added.

Past Backlash and PSN's Limited Availability:

Previous PSN account requirements for PC games like Helldivers 2 and God of War Ragnarök sparked considerable player backlash due to PSN's limited geographic availability (approximately 70 countries). This forced players in unsupported regions to use workarounds, raising privacy concerns.

This shift towards optional PSN accounts appears to be a response to this criticism, offering players more choice in how they access these PC titles.