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 yr, among 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 out there video games, resembling God of Warfare, Days Gone, and Horizon Zero Daybreak, in addition to the titles already introduced for launch this yr. 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 get pleasure from 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 would possibly change sooner or later. Some are hoping that this may imply gamers may earn trophies for taking part in video games like Spider-Man on PC relatively than Steam achievements, in addition to having the ability to talk with their PSN mates whereas taking part in the sport. Cross-play and cross-save development are different options gamers are wanting, 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 time but.
In different information, Sony has allegedly paid builders “blocking rights” to stop their video games from being included in Xbox Recreation Cross. Elsewhere, 4 extra solid members have been revealed for The Final of Us on HBO.