As the highly anticipated Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut PC port gears up for its May 16th release, players everywhere are in high spirits. Amid the anticipation, recent developments surrounding Steam's PSN account linking have fueled the conversation, particularly in light of the Helldivers 2 controversy.
Helldivers 2 still blocked in 180 countries, Sony to do same for Ghost of Tsushima PC port
In a recent response to a fan by Sucker Punch Productions on X (formerly known as Twitter), the developers behind Ghost of Tsushima cleared the air by announcing that the game’s single-player content will not require a PSN account linked to Steam, with the exception of Legends mode. This news comes as a relief to many, and allows for seamless access to the engaging single-player experience without additional requirements and restrictions.
But the long-awaited multiplayer mode Legends comes with a catch: players will need to link their PSN accounts with Steam in order to engage in online gameplay with their friends. The requirement, which is aimed at facilitating cross-platform play and improving the multiplayer experience, has stirred up some debate within the gaming community, particularly among PC players unfamiliar with the PlayStation ecosystem.
The decision to require PSN account linking for multiplayer access mirrors a similar controversy that arose with Helldivers 2, another popular title that was criticized for its account linking requirements. The controversy arose over concerns over accessibility and player autonomy, as some gamers expressed frustration over having to link their accounts to external platforms.
