Do you need a PSN account to play the PC version of “Ghost of Tsushima”? Sucker Punch clarifies things with the latest statement.
The action role-playing game “Ghost of Tsushima” will be released for PC in a few weeks. So you can finally start Jin Sakai's revenge adventure on the calculator. However, after yesterday's “Helldivers 2” news, players have one major concern.
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Because yesterday the development studio responsible for the shooter had Arrowhead communicatedthat from next week a PSN account will also be required on the PC. Otherwise you cannot play “Helldivers 2”. New players must implement the account binding directly. All current players will soon also be asked to log into Sony's network.
Some developers give the all-clear for PSN requirements
This not only caused immense excitement among the players and the associated Review bombing on Steam, but also for a fear that the upcoming “Ghost of Tsushima” could also require a complete PSN account.
If you look at the Steam page If you look at the adventure, you will also see a note. This confirms that a third-party account is required. Accordingly, you will also have to connect a PSN account for this PC implementation. But players are asking themselves whether this will also be necessary for the single player.
In this regard, Sucker Punch has via X announced that you can play the single player of “Ghost of Tsushima” on the PC without a PSN account. You still have to create it for “Legends” multiplayer. It is also required to use the PlayStation Overlay.
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This means that all PC gamers who are only interested in the single player of “Ghost of Tsushima” can rest assured. However, if you want to try out multiplayer, you should think carefully about whether it is worth the obligatory PSN connection.
“Ghost of Tsushima” will be released in the “Director's Cut” edition for PC on May 15, 2024. In addition to the actual main game, the story expansion “Iki Island” will also be included in the version. It also offers some additional features such as ultrawide support as well as NVIDIA DLSS 3 and more.
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