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Ghost of Tsushima PC Won’t Require PSN Account for Single-Player

Sucker Punch Productions tweets: "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 singleplayer game."

Pedantic9113d ago

Makes sense, not like an offline single player session needed to be monitored for offensive material or cheat devices.

purple10112d ago

It has a multiplayer mode though, which does require a psn, just the single player bit doesn't

Barlos12d ago

I should think not, you'd be playing it on PC, not PlayStation.

purple10112d ago

I read they are going to force psn to pc players, if they decide tonplay the multiplayer
But hey they just backtracked on Helldivers, so who knows now

FinalFantasyFanatic12d ago

I would only use it for Trophy/Achievement crossover if there was sign in for single player, but overall all, I don't really need/want it.

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Ghost of Tsushima gives players the best of both worlds with DLSS and FSR 3 frame gen together

It looks like FSR 3.1 implementation is now a reality, allowing for DLSS and FSR 3 frame generation at the same time in Ghost of Tsushima.

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Ghost of Tsushima is being review bombed on Steam due to PSN controversy

Ghost of Tsushima is being negatively reviewed on Steam due to its forced PSN requirements similar to Helldivers 2.

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_SilverHawk_1d 22h ago

I don't know why sony would want people to sign into their service as if sony ownS the game.

gold_drake1d 22h ago

not sure if sarcasm or not, but they do own the ip tho. ha.

thorstein1d 21h ago

They're review bombing because PSN is required to play multiplayer.

Unlike some sites have claimed, it's not a launcher, it's just an overlay.

It's a bizarre thing to review bomb over since anyone can play it the single player game without it.

It's a single player game. The MP is bonus material.

StormSnooper1d ago

I know it’s not like every other company requires people to sign into their account. S:

GamerRN15h ago

They are doing it because if Xbox creates a PC hybrid console they want a way to prevent them from accessing their games.

DarXyde14h ago

They deserve it. They've made it clear this is not necessary.... So don't force it.

Zenzuu10h ago

Sony own's the IP, Sucker Punch is Sony's first party developer. So yeah, they own the game whether you like it or not.

InUrFoxHole7h ago

@Thoratein
Are you saying gamers should just be happy with 3/4th the product?

thorstein6h ago(Edited 6h ago)

@inurfoxhole

Ghost of Tsushima released as a single player game. The MP was added later.

MP is available in 73 countries.

MP is not 1/4 of the game. It's closer to 1/50.

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TheEroica20h ago

Careful! You don't want to take Sony to task in a chat filled with corporate shilling Sony fans... God forbid we call out obvious bull from our favorite plastic box overlord....

derek19h ago

@TheEroica, only childish brats whine about such things or the occupy Wallstreet crowd such as yourself, lol. Its always laughable seeing westerners claim to be against "corporations " when the entire population across western civilization is steeped in corporate culture/product use.

thorstein6h ago(Edited 6h ago)

I reported it as Old and gave that exact reason because the claims were outdated.

My report was removed.

Einhander19723h ago

I don't think I have ever agreed with anything you've said, but on this issue we're on the same page.

gold_drake1d 22h ago

sigh.
just make it an option, not a requirement.

StormSnooper1d ago

Yes just because all other companies require you to log in doesn’t mean PlayStation should be allowed to do the same.

gold_drake1d ago

thats a weird thing to say. if all the others require you to do it, why should they not be allowed to?

how about we dont make it a requirement, period?

OWCY1d ago (Edited 1d ago )

You keep saying this. But research first maybe. Most company's have wide reach so they are pretty much everywhere, psn has like a 62 country reach, so it's alienate all the other countries that doesn't have psn access...

antikbaka3h ago

do other companies ban 170 countries from buying the game?

outsider162415h ago

Hold up. Is it a requirement to play the single player? Or just multiplayer

peppeaccardo12h ago

As far as I understand at the technical level is to have the cross play features active between pure PSN and new Steam users, as the developers explained: "Legends co-op multiplayer mode requiring Windows to access PlayStation Network integrated features". I have purchased played and finished this game and its dlc on Playstation together with each and every exclusive and I can wholeheartly say that this is a fantastic game with amazing esploration, combat story graphics and ALL which includes a fantastic and unique multiplayer mode. Whining back at a company which is actually bringing innovation and a pletora of great games for everybody to enjoy is a bit lame and shows a bit of immaturity in my modest opinion. NOT buying this game because people do not want to sign up for PSN is a great loss in terms of enjoyment and pure discovery of a great game,

outsider162412h ago

Yeah, i don't get either. If the game were to require online to play a single player game then by all means, yes we need to call them out. But a multiplayer requiring a psn connection for online gaming isn't much is it?
I'm asking for those that have a problem with it. Like what exactly is the problem here(i don't game on pc btw)
And aren't we required to sign on psn on ps anyway?

Christopher1d 22h ago

Sony made the mistake of requiring a login for their service like EA, Take2, Microsoft, Rockstar, and more and by being named Sony.

I'd be more supportive of this drive to push back against secondary logins if people were actually criticizing the biggest offenders out there. But this is just controversy for Sony, not for the plethora of other companies.

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H91d 12h ago

Why can't you just recognize this as a step forward, why because it's Sony everyone need to prove their loyalty to the cause first before they attack them, Sony always needs to come last for you

Christopher1d 1h ago

Because they immediately stopped at Sony. I wholeheartedly support the movement, but gamers aren't moving forward with it. And that's why I'm rolling my eyes at gamers who think they're fighting the good fight. They're not. Just pounding chests and letting the worse offenders get away.

DivineHand12523h ago(Edited 23h ago)

Were you living under a rock when it was reported that PSN is only available in a limited amount of countries? Compared to the other companies which greatly support more countries.

Because of Sony's requirement, their games like Helldivers 2 and Ghost of Tsushima have been delisted in over 170 countries. These restrictions would not have been in place if Sony didn't suddenly mandate those logins.

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thorstein22h ago

According to Steam, Sony, and Arrowhead, HD2 and GoT is available in 73 countries.

There are 195 countries on Earth.

Skuletor22h ago

Christopher is definitely aware of that situation, he's acting like Will Smith when he slapped Chris Rock right now, performing selective outrage.

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Magatsuhi21h ago

That's a stupid reason to be upset about. It doesn't affect you so stop crying. It is sonys decision to handle their games the way they want to. If it's not available in certain countries it's not because they don't want to sell there, it's because there are laws in place that prevent them from currently selling there. That is none of your business and entirely sonys business.

You don't think they want to sell more? They're eventually going to do it so stop your nonsensical crying about stuff that doesnt affect you.

Shiore2u20h ago(Edited 20h ago)

@Magatsuhi
"It doesn't impact you so screw everyone else you may know that it does impact."
Cause nobody has friends or family in other countries. They can't enjoy a game with online coop all because Sony, ineptly with limited network range and poor planning, wants to artificially boost their PSN numbers to impress shareholders.

Those people should have just been born in a different country(/sarc) despite this wasn't a legal problem before rather always a lacking infrastructure on Sony's end that Steam's larger network circumvented.

Huey_My_D_Long5h ago

@Magatsuhi
I'm definitely a Playstation fan, but I'm gonna call you right the fuck out.
"If it's not available in certain countries it's not because they don't want to sell there, it's because there are laws in place that prevent them from currently selling there. That is none of your business and entirely sonys business."
I'm sorry, but I'm gonna need to see receipts on this claim. What laws? I'm not familiar with Japanese law so hey maybe you are correct, but I really feel as if you just made that whole statement up just to....defend a corporation. Please Show me. Because holy shit there is corporate simping but this feels past that more like "yes more daddy yes i'll do ops whenever you want uwu"

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JEECE20h ago(Edited 20h ago)

When you realize that most people's internet anger is governed by what their favorite influencers/YouTubers tell them to be mad about and not by principles, it makes a lot more sense when they don't act with any level of consistency.

It's not just the recent anger at Sony over the PSN requirements, you see this all the time. People who happily play multiplayer-only games will join a dogpile on an upcoming game for lacking a "campaign" if the internet tells them to be mad about that. Similarly, people who are fine with certain games being digital only will swear they'll never buy a different game that is digital only (you saw a lot of this recently with Alan Wake 2).

derek19h ago

@Jeece, yep. I hate the outrage culture in gaming. A bunch of phony's grandstanding about issues none of these dopes really care about.

shinoff218319h ago

Idk I've been against digital only since it was a thing. Still against it and won't be buying Alan wake 2. I think that particular situation is some of us being legit pissed.

thesoftware73019h ago(Edited 19h ago)

@Christopher

Why do you completely keep ignoring PSN is only available in a more limited amount of places?

Why don't you understand that HD:2 was sold to people then taken away after they paid?

Why don't you understand that you sound ridiculous, and sound like a child...look, look, they are doing it so I can too mentally...you ever heard the saying '2 wrongs don't make a right"? Talk about Sony like you do every other companies, instead you deflect to other companies...the people that are complaining are obviously Sony fans or fans of Sony games, that want to play Sony games on PC, this shit got nothing to do with any other company...they don't like Sony doing it, you know, the company that is a cut above the rest, why can't you see that?

Again, screw MS, Ubisoft, EA or anyone else, Sony fan don't want Sony to do this, people that want to spend money on Sony games, you know the #1 gaming company in the world, they shouldn't stoop to a practice that YOU, yourself said is not good...you should be upset, not pointing at other companies.

Your post are not even saying Sony is fucked up for anything, but saying people should go after other companies...it just comes off as so damn fanboy. It's becoming harder and harder for you to hide bro.

derek19h ago

It wasn't taken away, get real. They're just not selling anymore copies in those regions. People who have already bought the game will continue to play it as there is no psn login requirement.

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shinoff218319h ago(Edited 19h ago)

Idc either way but it is confusing as to why people ain't using the same energy for ea, ubisoft, Ms, etc. Sony certainly should find a way for people everywhere to play. Whatever reason psn isn't available in said countries. The more the merrier

Notellin8h ago

Of course. When it's about Sony here you are behaving like the fanboy you are with the best of them.

Your unwavering loyalty and bias to protect Sony and their interests, knows no bounds.

rippermcrip2h ago

Why are you posting this blatantly false article? Oh we know why.

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Sonic18811d 22h ago

Hey Sony, At this point either make it an option or don't release your games on PC

blackblades23h ago(Edited 23h ago)

I mean they review bomb all they want it still the #1 selling game at the moment on steam. Its best for Sony to stick it out and let the login normalize it. If those pc user really wanted to play there games like they said they did at one point. They'll comply with the login and stop being a B* about it and stop using the Sony hack 20 years ago as an excuse to not want a psn account. Matterfact just heard the game is already being pirated. This is the reason why there should be something to stop them or make it hard for them.

TiredGamer22h ago(Edited 22h ago)

The review bombing is childish behavior and it’s only serving to undermine the “review” system in the end. If you don’t like something, don’t buy it. It’s okay. You don’t have to go out of your way to sling mud and burn down couches in the street to express your displeasure.

TiredGamer22h ago(Edited 22h ago)

How about this… if I create a product, I am allowed to sell it the way I want to sell it. Sony’s not requiring a login just because they want to be funny or to piss people off. They are establishing an ecosystem and there is rationale, some known and some unknown to us, for why they would want to do it. If a consumer does not agree, they have the option of not buying the product. Seems like a fair situation.

Sephiroushin17h ago

They are allowed to sell it the way they want… We are allowed tk not buy it…

But you know what the consumer is allowed to do in case they didnt like it as well? To make a negative review, and that is a fair situation…

And its not being review bombed anyways, its sitting at very positive.

CrashMania1d 18h ago

Is it? Currently only just over 2000 reviews at 83% positive.

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Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut PC release time and countdown clock

Here’s what you need to know about the Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut PC release time, including a countdown and gameplay details.

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