God of War Ragnarök’s PC release faces backlash over mandatory PSN login requirement.

God of War Ragnarök, a critically acclaimed PlayStation game, has recently made its debut on PC. While the game’s performance and visuals have been praised, its mandatory PSN login requirement has sparked controversy among Steam users. This requirement, which is unique to God of War Ragnarök, has led to negative reviews and a decline in concurrent player numbers.

PSN Requirement

The requirement for a PlayStation Network account to play God of War Ragnarök, even in offline mode, has angered many PC gamers. This is especially frustrating for those who do not own a PlayStation console and have no intention of creating an account. I really wanted to give this game a thumbs up, but the PSN requirement is stupid as hell,” reads one Steam review.

This is not the first time Sony has faced backlash over its PSN login requirements. Helldivers 2 and Ghost of Tsushima both had similar requirements, leading to negative reviews and boycotts. However, Sony eventually backed off on the requirement for Helldivers 2, indicating that the company may be reconsidering its approach.

The PSN requirement has had a negative impact on God of War Ragnarök’s sales on Steam. The game’s peak concurrent player count is significantly lower than its predecessor, God of War. This suggests that many PC gamers are unwilling to comply with the requirement. “God of War Ragnarök’s Steam rating is currently sitting nearly 30 points below Ghost of Tsushima’s,” said a gaming analyst.

Despite the controversy surrounding the PSN requirement, the PC version of God of War Ragnarök offers several improvements over the console versions. These include better performance, higher resolution, and support for ultrawide monitors. “The PC version of God of War Ragnarök looks and plays great,” said a satisfied player.

The mandatory PSN login requirement for God of War Ragnarök on PC has sparked significant controversy among gamers. While the game itself has been praised for its quality, the requirement has deterred many potential buyers. It remains to be seen whether Sony will reconsider its approach to PC releases and remove this requirement in the future.