In a move to avoid controversies plaguing other PlayStation titles coming to PC, Sucker Punch Productions has confirmed that playing the single-player campaign of Ghost of Tsushima on PC will not require a PlayStation Network (PSN) account.
This exemption stands in contrast to the recent mandating of PSN logins for Helldivers 2 PC players after launch, which sparked backlash and review bombing on Steam.
The acclaimed 2020 PlayStation 4 exclusive Ghost of Tsushima makes its way to PC on May 16th via developers Sucker Punch and port masters Nixxes Software. While a PSN account will be necessary for the game’s online Legends multiplayer mode and to access the PlayStation overlay, players can dive into the single-player samurai adventure without linking to Sony’s network.
“You won’t need a PSN account to play the single-player game Ghost of Tsushima on the computer,” stated the official Sucker Punch account, providing clarity in the wake of the Helldivers 2 PSN login controversy. This allays concerns about geographic restrictions and security issues some PC players voiced regarding mandatory PSN integration.
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Just so you are aware, A PSN account is required for Legends online multiplayer mode and to use PlayStation overlay. It is not required to play the singleplayer game.
— Sucker Punch Productions (@SuckerPunchProd) May 3, 2024
Ghost of Tsushima, lauded for its cinematic recreation of feudal Japan and hard-hitting samurai combat, stands as one of PlayStation’s most successful first-party titles. As more PlayStation games find their way to PC, companies like Sucker Punch are carefully navigating the new landscape.
By making the single-player portion optional, the Ghost of Tsushima PC port avoids the pitfalls of PSN controversy while still giving players a way to experience its multiplayer and integration features if desired. It remains to be seen if future ports will follow this approach or maintain PSN as a requirement across all modes.
