More and more PC games are landing on the PC, including “Ghost of Tsushima”. It is also the first title on the computing device that is connected to the PSN.
With the increasing number of PlayStation games on PC, it was only a matter of time before Sony added trophy support in the ports and tied the titles more into the PlayStation Network. The official announcement was made today.
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It starts with the PC version of “Ghost of Tsushima”, as we reported in the afternoon. It is the first PC game from Sony Interactive Entertainment to receive the aforementioned trophy support along with PSN integration.
PC versions get PlayStation overlay
PSN integration is enabled via a new PlayStation overlay. Players open the menu directly in the game or using the Shift+F1 key combination and gain access to various content and features that are established on the PlayStation consoles. This includes:
- Friends list
- trophies
- Settings
- profile
The embedded image below shows what the new PlayStation overlay looks like on PC:
In order to use the trophies, friends list and cross-play, it is necessary to either log in with an existing PlayStation Network account or create a new account.
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While playing “Ghost of Tsushima” on PC, players will receive the same trophies earned on consoles. In addition, achievements on Steam and achievements in the Epic Games Store are supported on the PC.
However, the use of the PlayStation overlay is optional in single player and Legends mode, writes Nixxes about the PC version of “Ghost of Tsushima”. Further details on system requirements and cross-play features are summarized in the message below:
Sony has been relying on releasing previously PS4 and PS5 exclusive games on the PC for a long time. It's a strategy designed to benefit margins.
The announcement that owners of the PlayStation VR2 virtual reality headset will soon have unanswered questions enjoy PC VR games become. What exactly do the Japanese have in mind? is still open. However, Sony hopes to make the feature available later this year.
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