Unveiled gifts and Sony's updated policy for PSN on PC

Sony's PC gaming policy sparks controversy among gamers. The company's requirement for PSN tethering, even in single-player titles, coupled with regional service limitations, restricts access to new releases.

Recently, Sony announced policy adjustments. While PSN tethering for PC remains, several concessions have been made. These games will not require mandatory PSN tethering:

• Marvel's Spider-Man 2
• God of War Ragnarök
• The Last of Us Part II Remastered
• Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered

Players opting for PSN tethering will receive in-game bonuses:

• Marvel's Spider-Man 2: Early access to the "2099" suit line for Peter Parker and Miles Morales.
• God of War Ragnarök: The Black Bear armor set, the first "Lost Things" chest, and resource packs.
• The Last of Us Part II Remastered: Bonus points for unlocking features.
• Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered: The Nora Valiant costume.

In November investor meetings, COO Hiroki Totoki acknowledged the backlash against PSN connection requirements, emphasizing their importance for security and order. While he linked the restrictions to service-based games, he failed to clarify how single-player titles like Marvel's Spider-Man 2 and God of War Ragnarök benefit from mandatory PSN account linking.

The gaming landscape has changed.