PSN accounts will now be optional for some PlayStation games on PC, but there will be 'incentives' for users who link them
PSN accounts will now be optional for some PlayStation games on PC, but there will be 'incentives' for users who link them
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Some games affected include Marvel's Spider-Man 2 and God of War Ragnarok. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Sony has announced it will be dropping the PlayStation Network account requirement for some PC versions of its games. The company shared the decision in a recent PlayStation Blog post, explaining that the linking of a PSN account will no longer be needed starting with the release of Marvel's Spider-Man 2 on PC today (January 30, 2025).
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"An account for PlayStation Network will become optional for these titles on PC. Players who still opt to sign into a PlayStation Network account will also enjoy added benefits like trophies and friend management," the post reads. The games that no longer require a PSN connection so far include Marvel's Spider-Man 2, God of War Ragnarok, Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, and The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered, the latter of which is set to launch on PC on April 3.
Although account linking is no longer required, Sony has said there will be "incentives" for players who do opt to sign in the form of trophies and in-game goodies. The content includes two spidey suits for Spider-Man 2, new armor for God of War Ragnarok, and an outfit for Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered. The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered will also receive gameplay bonuses, as well as Jordan's jacket from Naughty Dog's next game, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet.
Benefits for players who link their PSN account:. Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Sony added that it will also continue to work with developers at PlayStation Studios to bring "more benefits to players who sign up for a PlayStation Network account", so it's likely more PC games will be affected by the change down the line. Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.
