Sony has launched a brand new part of the PlayStation web site, this time devoted to PlayStation video games on PC. Whereas this isn’t a shock given the approaching launch of Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered this week and extra to return later this 12 months, a number of the wording on the web site has gamers suspecting PSN account integration could also be coming quickly.
PlayStation video games on PC don’t want a PSN account… but
The brand new PlayStation video games for PC part of the web site lists all the accessible video games, reminiscent of God of Struggle, Days Gone, and Horizon Zero Daybreak, in addition to the titles already introduced for launch this 12 months. As noticed by Twitter user Alejandro LL. (thanks ResetEra), there’s additionally an FAQ part and one of many questions it solutions is whether or not gamers want a PSN account to play PlayStation video games on PC. The reply was: “No, you presently don’t want a PSN account to take pleasure in PlayStation Studios video games on PC,” and it’s the phrase “presently” that’s complicated some gamers.
The wording appears to indicate that the requirement for a PSN account to play PlayStation video games on PC may change sooner or later. Some are hoping that this could imply gamers may earn trophies for taking part in video games like Spider-Man on PC somewhat than Steam achievements, in addition to with the ability to talk with their PSN buddies whereas enjoying the sport. Cross-play and cross-save development are different options gamers are needing, though the previous will solely actually be relevant if Sony brings multiplayer titles to PC. Others are questioning whether or not this might imply Sony is engaged on their very own PC sport launcher, though this appears extra unlikely. No matter Sony could have deliberate, we’re most likely not going to seek out out what it’s for a short while but.
In different information, Sony has allegedly paid builders “blocking rights” to forestall their video games from being included in Xbox Recreation Go. Elsewhere, 4 extra forged members have been revealed for The Final of Us on HBO.
