PC players will soon no longer require a PlayStation Network account to play Sony’s first-party games, but having one will now also unlock in-game extras.
With the release ofMarvel’s Spider-Man 2forPCon January 30, having a PSN account to play the game will be optional.
That will also be the case with previously released titlesGod of War RagnarökandHorizon Zero DawnRemastered, plusThe Last of Us Part 2 Remastered, which will be released on Jul 27, 2025.
However,Sonywill now be offering in-game content unlocks to incentivize players to use a PSN account, which also offer players trophies and friend management.
The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered:
Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered:
Today’s announcement follows confirmation earlier this month thatThe Last of Us Part 2on PCwould require a PSN account to play.
While this has been the case for some multiplayer titles, such as the now-defunctConcord, the inclusion in strictly single-player titles has previously attracted the ire of players.
Other than the requirement of a second account, the fact that PSN is not available in many countries would, in theory, preclude players in many regions from playing the game.
The backlash to the PSN inclusion inHelldivers 2was such that Sony itself u-turned and removed the requirement, saying at the time it was“learning what’s best for PC players.”
When the requirement was added for the PC version of God of War Ragnarök, one player even created a mod which removed it, but it was taken down at the creator’s request,in case of action from Sony.
