Threads
- Sony has removed the PSN requirement from its third-party title, Lost Soul Aside on Steam.
- Other third-party games like Until Dawn and Midnight Murder Club still have the requirement.
- Future first-party releases like Spider-Man 2, and TLOU 2 will also require a PSN account.
The PSN account requirement was first added to Helldivers 2, locking the game from almost 100 countries. Since then, the requirement has been there for every PlayStation title on Steam, whether first-party or third-party.
However, with its upcoming third-party release, Lost Soul Aside, PlayStation has surprisingly removed the PSN account requirement, which has sent fans into speculation about whether it’ll be removed from more titles or not.
Why it matters: PSN account requirement leads to the delisting of PlayStation releases from major parts of the world. Also, it just adds another launcher that you have to deal with other than Steam.
As per the SteamDB listing, The PSN account requirement was removed from Lost Soul Aside 25 days ago. Despite this, other PlayStation third-party games like Until Dawn Remake and Midnight Murder Club still require it.
Also, it has been confirmed that the upcoming Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, and The Last of Us Part 2 PC ports will require PSN as well. So, they won’t be available in regions that don’t support the service.
The account requirement makes sense for multiplayer games, but not for single-player titles. Furthermore, it also restricts access to a huge number of gamers that want to experience the title.
It isn’t clear what the intention was behind removing the requirement from Lost Soul Aside. Nonetheless, it is still uncertain if Sony will remove the PSN account requirement from all its games in the future.
What are your thoughts on the PSN requirement being removed for Lost Soul Aside? Does the account requirement bother you? Let us know your opinions in the comments or join the discussion at the official Tech4Gamers Forum.
Thank you! Please share your positive feedback. 🔋
How could we improve this post? Please Help us. 😔
News Reporter
Abdullah is an avid gamer who primarily plays single-player titles. If you can’t find him anywhere, he’ll probably be at his desk playing The Witcher 3 for the millionth time. When he isn’t playing games, he’s either reading or writing about them.
Join Our Community
