Some PlayStation PC Games No Longer Require PSN Accounts

Sony has recently announced a significant change for gamers, making PlayStation Network (PSN) accounts optional for certain PS5 games ported to PC. This decision comes into effect following the release of Marvel's Spider-Man 2's PC port on January 30, 2025. The affected games include Marvel's Spider-Man 2, God of War Ragnarok, Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, and the upcoming The Last of Us Part II Remastered, set for release in April 2025. However, other titles such as Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut and Until Dawn will still require a PSN account for their PC versions.

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 And Other Games No Longer Require PSN Accounts To Play On PC

Sony's move to make PSN accounts optional for select PS5 games on PC was detailed in a recent PlayStation.Blog post. This change aims to enhance the gaming experience for PC players by removing the barrier of mandatory account creation. However, for those who choose to use their PSN accounts, Sony has introduced a range of incentives to make the experience even more rewarding.

Incentives For Players With PSN Accounts

Players who opt to sign into their PSN accounts will enjoy additional benefits such as trophies and friend management, along with exclusive in-game bonuses. Here's what you can expect:

• Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 - Early unlock suits: the Spider-Man 2099 Black Suit and the Miles Morales 2099 Suit
• God of War Ragnarok - Gain access to the Armor of the Black Bear set for Kratos at the first Lost Items chest in the Realm Between Realms (previously only accessible in a New Game+ run) 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, Jordan’s Jacket from Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet as a skin for Ellie
• Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered - Gain access to Nora Valiant outfit

Sony has hinted that more incentives might be on the horizon, as game creators at PlayStation Studios continue to explore ways to enhance the experience for PSN account holders.

Sony Received Backlash For Forcing Players To Have A PSN Account

The decision to make PSN accounts optional follows a wave of criticism Sony faced in 2024. The requirement for a PSN account to play Helldivers 2 on Steam led to its delisting in over 170 countries where PSN is not supported, sparking a significant backlash. Sony reversed this decision just three days later, acknowledging the need to better understand the preferences of PC gamers. Similarly, the PC port of God of War Ragnarok received negative feedback for the same reason, though Sony has yet to clarify why PSN accounts are necessary for their single-player games.

Currently, PSN is available in only about 70 countries, leaving many players in unsupported regions at a disadvantage. These players often have to create accounts in supported regions, raising concerns about privacy and data security, especially given Sony's past issues with data breaches.