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

Author : Savannah
Feb 27,2025

Sony loosens its grip on PSN account linking for PC games, offering incentives for those who connect.

In a recent PlayStation Blog post, Sony announced a strategic shift, eliminating the PlayStation Network (PSN) account linking requirement for several PC titles, starting with Marvel's Spider-Man 2's PC release. This addresses player concerns regarding the mandatory PSN account connection for single-player games. Titles no longer requiring PSN account linking 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 isn't abandoning its push for PC gamers to join its ecosystem. Account linking will now provide in-game bonuses, such as early suit unlocks in Marvel's Spider-Man 2 and resource bundles for games like God of War Ragnarök. The full list of current incentives is 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: 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, unlocking extras including Ellie's Jordan's Jacket skin.
  • Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered: Access to the Nora Valiant outfit.

Sony plans to collaborate with PlayStation Studios developers to introduce more benefits for PSN account holders on PC. The future of PSN account linking for other PC games is yet to be determined. Connecting an account will continue to provide benefits like trophy support and friend management.

The reception to Sony's PC gaming initiative has been mixed. While many appreciate the availability of previously console-exclusive titles, the mandatory PSN account requirement drew criticism, particularly in regions where PSN isn't accessible. This was notably highlighted by the initial, short-lived requirement for Helldivers 2 on Steam. Sony's reversal on that decision underscores its responsiveness to player feedback.

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