Helldivers 2 Linking Backlash Forces Ghost of Tsushima Devs to Clarify PC Players

In a recent gaming development, Sony Interactive Entertainment faced significant backlash due to a policy update surrounding Helldivers 2. Requiring players to link their Steam and PlayStation Network (PSN) accounts in order to play the game, this decision was met with widespread criticism as it blocked access in countries without PSN support. The negative reaction was swift and intense, resulting in Sony having to remove Helldivers 2 from sale in over 170 countries. Sucker Punch Productions has announced, in the wake of this situation, that their upcoming title Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut will not require PSN account linking for single-player gameplay on PC, although it will be necessary for multiplayer Legends mode and the PlayStation overlay feature. This clarification is timely, with Ghost of Tsushima's PC release on the horizon, scheduled for May 16th. In response to the uproar, Sony has retracted the PSN account linkage obligation for Helldivers 2, marking a hopeful end to the policy's short-lived turmoil.

No, a PSN account is not required to play the single-player mode of Ghost of Tsushima on PC. It is only needed for the multiplayer Legends mode and to access the PlayStation overlay features.

Background Information:

Ghost of Tsushima is an action-adventure game developed by Sucker Punch Productions that was originally released for the PlayStation 4 in July 2020. The game is highly praised for its storytelling, visual style, and open-world exploration. Set in the late 13th century, players take on the role of Jin Sakai, a samurai on a quest to protect Tsushima Island during the first Mongol invasion of Japan. The Director's Cut includes the original game as well as additional content, bringing an even richer experience to players on both PlayStation and PC platforms.