Summary
- The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered on PC will require a PlayStation Network (PSN) account, which has caused frustration among some prospective players.
- The game is set to be released on April 3, 2025.
When The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered makes its way to PC later this year, players will need to have a PlayStation Network account to dive into the game. This decision by Sony has sparked some controversy, as it's not the first time the company has required a PSN account for its PC ports of previously exclusive titles. While bringing fan-favorite games like The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered to Steam is a welcome move, the necessity of a PSN account has left some players feeling less than thrilled.
The original The Last of Us was remastered and released on PC as The Last of Us Part 1 back in 2022, and it was well-received. Now, Sony is set to follow up with The Last of Us Part 2 on PC, scheduled for release on April 3, 2025. This is an exciting development, especially since the critically acclaimed sequel was previously exclusive to PlayStation and required a PS5 for the remastered version. However, the requirement for a PSN account might dampen the enthusiasm for some.
The official Steam page for The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered clearly states that a PlayStation Network account is required to play the game, and players can link their existing PSN accounts to their Steam profiles. This detail, while easy to overlook, has been a point of contention. Fans have expressed their dissatisfaction with similar requirements for other PC ports of PlayStation games. The backlash was significant enough last year that Sony decided to remove the PSN requirement from Helldivers 2 before it could even be implemented.
Sony's Strategy to Boost PSN Account Creation
Sony's insistence on requiring a PSN account for PC ports seems to be a strategic move to encourage more PC players to engage with their services. For instance, the PC port of Ghost of Tsushima requires a PSN profile for multiplayer and to use the PlayStation overlay. However, The Last of Us Part 2 is a single-player game, making the PSN requirement seem less necessary. It's likely an attempt to draw in players who don't yet own a PlayStation to start using Sony's ecosystem, which makes sense from a business standpoint but is a risky move given past user reactions.
Creating a PSN account is free, but the process of setting up or linking another profile can be a hassle for gamers eager to jump straight into the game. Additionally, the PlayStation Network isn't available in all countries, which could render the PC port inaccessible to some fans. Given that The Last of Us series is renowned for its commitment to gaming accessibility, this kind of restriction might not sit well with everyone.
