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PSN accounts are becoming optional for PC gamers on Steam

But if you do connect with a PSN account you'll get additional goodies.

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Hooray! PSN accounts will no longer be a necessary evil for all of us who want to play previously PlayStation-exclusive games via Steam. Sony has been heavily criticised for forcing users to log in via the PlayStation Network to experience titles like God of War: Ragnarök and Horizon: Zero Dawn Remastered. But now they are backing down.

PSN will no longer be mandatory, but instead will offer various incentives to entice players to log in. This takes the form of cosmetic items in some of the games, such as Armor of the Black Bear for Kratos in Ragnarök, or Spider-Man 2099 Black Suit in Marvel's Spider-Man 2.

The games affected, and where PSN will no longer be required, are: Marvel's Spider-Man 2, God of War: Ragnarök, The Last of Us: Part II Remastered, and Horizon: Zero Dawn Remastered. On the PS Blog they write:

"Starting with tomorrow's release of Marvel's Spider-Man 2 for PC, we're working to add more benefits to playing with an account for PlayStation Network. The Last of Us Part II Remastered (coming April 3, 2025), in addition to God of War Ragnarök and Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, will all soon be adding in-game content unlocks for PlayStation Network account users. 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."

However, in the unlikely event you want to log in with PSN via Steam, the rewards in the various games are as follows:

Marvel's Spider-Man 2


  • Early unlock suits: the Spider-Man 2099 Black Suit and the Miles Morales 2099 Suit

God of War: Ragnarök


  • 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

What do you think about this, is it good or bad that Sony removed the PSN requirement?

PSN accounts are becoming optional for PC gamers on Steam


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