PSN account is not required for single player mode

The PR debacle all around Helldivers 2 and the one announced in the meantime PSN mandatory, is still in the bones of many a player. Will account binding become standard for PlayStation Studios games on PC in the future? At least for Ghost of Tsushima there is now a clear answer to this.

Sony has now rowed back and has PSN requirement for Helldivers 2 has been shelved for the time being, but the last word probably hasn't been spoken yet. For publication in mid-May PC port of Ghost of Tsushima But you can rest assured, at least if you don't care about trophies or the optional multiplayer mode.

Ghost of Tshushima: You don't need a PSN account unless…

Shortly after the announcement that a PSN account would be required to play Helldivers 2 in the future, several players contacted developer Sucker Punch directly with a crucial question: Will Ghost of Tsushima also require a PlayStation Network account? The team gave one Answerwhich is very clear.

Thank you for your feedback.

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 single player game.

— Sucker Punch Productions (@SuckerPunchProd) May 3, 2024

Accordingly, you have to register to play the single player campaign don't register. An account on Steam or in the Epic Games Store, depending on where you purchase the open world adventure, is sufficient. This means you can experience the story about protagonist Jin Sakai without being connected to another account service.

However, if you have the optional Multiplayer mode legends If you want to play or unlock trophies using the new PlayStation overlay, you will need to connect your Steam account to a PSN account. This is particularly necessary for the first feature mentioned, as Ghost of Tsushima will support cross-play from the start, meaning you can also go into battle together with players on the PS4 or PS5.

However, if you are only interested in the story, you can safely register on the PlayStation Network to ignore. If you want to get into the samurai action adventure from May 16th, you should get one beforehand Take a look at the Ghost of Tsushima system requirements.