I’ve never owned a PlayStation so this makes no sense to me. Is it at least a free account you just create with Sony?
Mrnappa420
I dont really get why this is such a big issue about playstation. I literally cant open certain xbox games without logging in either.
Yeah I get you cant use playstation in certain countries which does make it worse, but having to sign up for an account play either a playstation or an xbox game on a different platform ( or EA, Ubsisoft or any other companies stupid launcher after opening via steam for example) is just really annoying and should be pushed back against in general.
Not trying to downplay the playstation issue here. I just think we have gotten far too used to having to do this kinda thing in general and maybe we should start pushing back against everyone doing this.
Certain-Beet
They can fuck off then.
notwhoyouknow12
Sort of related, kind of unrelated, Idk you decide. What’s up with everything requiring some type of account these days? Games obviously, gotta have one for the play store, for your email, doc services, every app you use, even when it doesn’t need one. Home security, “free” AI usage, and on and on. When is it going to stop?
Cornage626
Yo ho
EnergeticNick
PlayStation account is just the start. They’re going to make PS+ mandatory to play online in their future PC games.
Twin_Titans
Who cares? PC users are used to launchers and having numerous accounts. Why should PlayStation get flack for joining the party.
Christopher_UK
Damn that sucks. I had a feeling Sony was moving towards this. Never made a PSN account, and I don’t intend to. I bought and played TLoU and the Horizon games. Both are awesome and recommended.
I own Horizon Zero Dawn and GoW 1 on GoG. Being able to play them without an Internet connection is why I buy games on GoGs platform before Steam. I hope that I can continue to play newer titles with no Internet connection.
GSM_Biker
And?
Minialpacadoodle
Sorry, why is there drama for this?
OmegaPsiot
Cool, don’t care. Just happy to finally play it.
ToasterUnplugged
huh. almost like the game was made by a playstation studio
jcwkings
Here comes the PC gamer circle jerk folks.
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StylishShark
I mean it’s a PlayStation game, what do you expect?
Ralphie5231
Not if you pirate it.
BeasleysKneeslis
Reddit will continue to be upset about ( justifiably or not) and it will still sell incredibly well because most consumers don’t care.
HiccupAndDown
Because some people are having a really difficult time comprehending why folks are annoyed, I’ll try to break it down. You should know up front, however, that there are multiple concerns, and it isn’t any single thing.
Firstly, and this is the same with any and all other platforms, it’s completely unnecessary and annoying to have to make an account to play a single-player offline title. People have complained about this when EA does it, when Ubisoft does it, when Microsoft does it, and yes, even Steam back in the day. Sony is no different.
Where the Sony specific issues come in is twofold;
Firstly, PSN is not supported in something like 180 countries, meaning you cannot make an account without circumventing the system by using a VPN. This is not acceptable because it means you are at risk of losing all your titles purchased on that account should Sony ever find out.
Secondly, Sony has a history of suffering from large scale data theft. There are countless examples. The combination of that and them forcing you to make an account for something that has no arguable reason for it is a ridiculous combination.
I’m not here to argue with anyone, I am pointing out why people are understandably pissed off. You yourself might not have an issue, but don’t suggest that other people are stupid for having concerns and grievances.
Doom_and_Gloom91
Oh great, now we have to hear the infinite bitching about this for months.
evilkasper
Just block Sony as a Publisher on Steam. I’m tired of all these extra logins for no reason.
Super_flywhiteguy
If this is the hill Sony wants to die on so be it.
RagnarokCross
The game isn’t being sold on PC in regions that can’t make PSN accounts, so the problem has already solved itself.
CrowTranslator
Not if I pirate it
AscendedViking7
Common Sony L
spotak
I will never make PSN acc…
There is nothing wrong with me buying games, I can spend now I earn enough…
After they fuked up sooo many people with the helldivers fiasco (over 100 countries still can’t play even tho they let them buy the game)I will rather pirate the game than give Sony 1 more cent.
Romengar
Stupid thing is, this means people in blocked countries still can’t buy it.
Easy sales just lost because Sony wants to take the easy way out.
Edit: Y’all can downvote all you want. I’m one of the affected and I will voice this as much as I can because their decision fucks me over. Before the whole helldivers mess I had no issue buying and all of a sudden my country is blocked. This shouldn’t be something we just stay quiet about because it doesn’t affect some of you.
Prototype3120
I bought a ps5 solely to play this game, I can stomach linking my psn account if I choose to buy it again on pc.
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and that’s a no buy immediately
I’ve never owned a PlayStation so this makes no sense to me. Is it at least a free account you just create with Sony?
I dont really get why this is such a big issue about playstation. I literally cant open certain xbox games without logging in either.
Yeah I get you cant use playstation in certain countries which does make it worse, but having to sign up for an account play either a playstation or an xbox game on a different platform ( or EA, Ubsisoft or any other companies stupid launcher after opening via steam for example) is just really annoying and should be pushed back against in general.
Not trying to downplay the playstation issue here. I just think we have gotten far too used to having to do this kinda thing in general and maybe we should start pushing back against everyone doing this.
They can fuck off then.
Sort of related, kind of unrelated, Idk you decide. What’s up with everything requiring some type of account these days? Games obviously, gotta have one for the play store, for your email, doc services, every app you use, even when it doesn’t need one. Home security, “free” AI usage, and on and on. When is it going to stop?
Yo ho
PlayStation account is just the start. They’re going to make PS+ mandatory to play online in their future PC games.
Who cares? PC users are used to launchers and having numerous accounts. Why should PlayStation get flack for joining the party.
Damn that sucks. I had a feeling Sony was moving towards this. Never made a PSN account, and I don’t intend to. I bought and played TLoU and the Horizon games. Both are awesome and recommended.
I own Horizon Zero Dawn and GoW 1 on GoG. Being able to play them without an Internet connection is why I buy games on GoGs platform before Steam. I hope that I can continue to play newer titles with no Internet connection.
And?
Sorry, why is there drama for this?
Cool, don’t care. Just happy to finally play it.
huh. almost like the game was made by a playstation studio
Here comes the PC gamer circle jerk folks.
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I mean it’s a PlayStation game, what do you expect?
Not if you pirate it.
Reddit will continue to be upset about ( justifiably or not) and it will still sell incredibly well because most consumers don’t care.
Because some people are having a really difficult time comprehending why folks are annoyed, I’ll try to break it down. You should know up front, however, that there are multiple concerns, and it isn’t any single thing.
Firstly, and this is the same with any and all other platforms, it’s completely unnecessary and annoying to have to make an account to play a single-player offline title. People have complained about this when EA does it, when Ubisoft does it, when Microsoft does it, and yes, even Steam back in the day. Sony is no different.
Where the Sony specific issues come in is twofold;
Firstly, PSN is not supported in something like 180 countries, meaning you cannot make an account without circumventing the system by using a VPN. This is not acceptable because it means you are at risk of losing all your titles purchased on that account should Sony ever find out.
Secondly, Sony has a history of suffering from large scale data theft. There are countless examples. The combination of that and them forcing you to make an account for something that has no arguable reason for it is a ridiculous combination.
I’m not here to argue with anyone, I am pointing out why people are understandably pissed off. You yourself might not have an issue, but don’t suggest that other people are stupid for having concerns and grievances.
Oh great, now we have to hear the infinite bitching about this for months.
Just block Sony as a Publisher on Steam. I’m tired of all these extra logins for no reason.
If this is the hill Sony wants to die on so be it.
The game isn’t being sold on PC in regions that can’t make PSN accounts, so the problem has already solved itself.
Not if I pirate it
Common Sony L
I will never make PSN acc…
There is nothing wrong with me buying games, I can spend now I earn enough…
After they fuked up sooo many people with the helldivers fiasco (over 100 countries still can’t play even tho they let them buy the game)I will rather pirate the game than give Sony 1 more cent.
Stupid thing is, this means people in blocked countries still can’t buy it.
Easy sales just lost because Sony wants to take the easy way out.
Edit: Y’all can downvote all you want. I’m one of the affected and I will voice this as much as I can because their decision fucks me over. Before the whole helldivers mess I had no issue buying and all of a sudden my country is blocked. This shouldn’t be something we just stay quiet about because it doesn’t affect some of you.
I bought a ps5 solely to play this game, I can stomach linking my psn account if I choose to buy it again on pc.
We’ll just have to see about that.
Nope. Fuck em.