It’s been eight months since Sony decided to make PSN accounts a necessity for playing PlayStation games on the PC, and it seems players are still grappling with the change. Every time Sony announces another Steam release of a PlayStation game, there’s a wave of disappointment and confusion from players, wondering why their protests haven’t made a difference. The recent hoopla over The Last of Us Part II’s PSN requirement is just the latest case in point.
### PlayStation PC Games Unavailable in Some Regions
Initially, there was a justified outcry when Sony implemented the PSN account requirement. The issue lies in the fact that PSN isn’t available in many countries. On top of that, linking PSN and Steam accounts from different regions turned out to be a real hassle.
In response, Sony has taken the step to block regions without PSN support from accessing their games. This means that now, PlayStation games on PC are only purchasable in countries where users can actually set up a PSN account. Yet, we continue to see headlines that seem surprised, as though the numerous Steam review-bombing campaigns should have brought about a change by now.
Looking at the bulk of the complaints currently circulating, they mainly come from players who technically can create PSN accounts. So, it’s a bit puzzling as to what’s causing the uproar, aside from the fact that a sizeable segment of PC gamers can no longer buy these PlayStation titles.
If there’s one lesson Sony learned from Ghost of Tsushima, it’s that introducing the PSN requirement hasn’t really dented sales. At the moment, it seems it’s full steam ahead for Sony, unaffected by this particular storm of discontent.
For those who are still having trouble setting up a PSN account, we have a straightforward guide to help you navigate this process.
