The Complications of Requiring a PSN Account for Ghost Of Tsushima Director’s Cut on PC

The highly anticipated release of Ghost Of Tsushima Director’s Cut on PC has hit a snag as it is set to launch on Steam with restrictions in nearly 180 countries. This limitation is due to the online features of the game requiring players to sign in to a PSN account, which is not available in those regions. This issue mirrors a similar controversy that arose with Helldivers 2, where players were also required to link their Steam and PSN accounts, leading to significant backlash.

The addition of ‘purchase restricted countries’ for Ghost Of Tsushima on Steam has resulted in reports from some players in those regions that their pre-orders were automatically refunded by the platform. This decision has left many fans frustrated and disappointed, especially considering that Ghost Of Tsushima is primarily a singleplayer game.

Despite developers Sucker Punch stating earlier that a PSN account was not necessary to play the singleplayer mode of the game, it is essential for accessing the online multiplayer mode and using the PlayStation overlay. This conflicting information has added to the confusion surrounding the requirement, especially for those players affected by the restrictions.

In the wake of the Helldivers 2 debacle, Sony faced over 100,000 negative reviews on Steam within 48 hours due to the unavailability of PSN accounts in certain regions. Subsequently, Sony announced the end of the grace period where linking accounts was optional, leading to the dropping of the requirement altogether. Despite this, the company’s statement acknowledging the feedback from players suggests that they are still navigating the best approach for PC players.

As Ghost Of Tsushima prepares for its PC release, the requirements for a PSN account have been clearly stated on the Steam store page. While it remains to be seen how players will react to this restriction, it is likely that Sony will not backtrack on the necessity of a PSN account this time around. The implications of this decision on the game’s Steam reviews and overall reception are uncertain, but it will undoubtedly be a point of interest in the coming days.