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

Sony has announced that PlayStation Network (PSN) accounts are no longer mandatory for playing certain PS5 games ported to PC. Players who do link their PSN accounts will receive added incentives. Read on to discover which games are affected and what bonuses await.

Sony Makes PSN Accounts Optional for Select PS5 PC Ports

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 and More: PSN No Longer Required on PC

Following the January 30, 2025, PC release of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Sony will make PSN accounts optional for several PS5 PC ports. This change affects Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, God of War Ragnarök, Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, and the upcoming April 2025 PC release of The Last of Us Part II Remastered. However, PC ports of games like Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut and Until Dawn will still require PSN accounts.

Incentives for PSN Account Holders

While PSN is no longer required, players who link their accounts will receive rewards: trophies, friend management, and in-game bonuses. These include:

• Marvel’s Spider-Man 2: Early unlock of the Spider-Man 2099 Black Suit and the Miles Morales 2099 Suit.
• God of War Ragnarök: The Armor of the Black Bear set (previously only accessible 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, and Ellie’s Jordan’s Jacket skin.
• Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered: The Nora Valiant outfit.

Sony plans to add further incentives in the future. PlayStation Studios will continue developing more benefits for players who connect their PSN accounts.

Previous Backlash Over Mandatory PSN Accounts

In 2024, Sony faced criticism for requiring PSN accounts for Helldivers 2 on Steam, citing "safety and security." This resulted in the game's delisting in over 170 countries lacking PSN support. Following negative feedback, Sony reversed this decision. Similar criticism surrounded the 2024 God of War Ragnarök PC port. Sony hasn't fully explained its previous insistence on PSN accounts for single-player games.

PSN's limited availability (approximately 70 countries) caused issues for players in unsupported regions, forcing them to create accounts in supported regions, raising privacy concerns.