PSN Required: What’s the Deal with Horizon Zero Dawn on PC?
So, you heard about the snazzy new Horizon Zero Dawn remaster coming to PC, right? You’re ready to dive back into that post-apocalyptic world of robot dinosaurs and captivating lore. But wait! Before you pull out your wallet, there’s a little catch – you need a PSN account. Yep, you read that right. Even on your trusty PC.
Hold Up, I Need a What Now?
For those of us who primarily game on PC, a PlayStation Network account might seem about as necessary as a screen door on a submarine. We have Steam, Epic, GOG – a whole buffet of launchers already! But Sony seems to be steering things in a different direction.
Ghost of Tsushima pre-orders are being Refunded by Game Stores in Countries without PSN Support
Imagine this: you’re at a buffet, but there’s this one delicious-looking dessert. You load up your plate with all the savory goodness, but when you reach for the dessert, they tell you it’s exclusively for members of the Dessert Lovers Club. A tad frustrating, right?
What About Those Who Already Own the Game?
The original Horizon Zero Dawn on Steam? Gone. Delisted. Poof! Now, this is where things get a bit murky. Will those who already own the game need to jump through hoops and link their Steam accounts to PSN? It’s not crystal clear yet. One thing’s for sure, though – this move has certainly sparked a lot of head-scratching (and maybe a little keyboard-smashing) among the PC gaming community.
Sony’s Big Plan: One Account to Rule Them All?
This whole PSN requirement seems to be part of Sony’s master plan to bridge the gap between PlayStation and PC gaming. It’s like a bridge, alright, but one where you need to show a special membership card just to cross. Whether this strategy of bringing their ecosystem to PC will resonate with players or feel a tad intrusive remains to be seen.
What do you think? Is a PSN account a small price to pay for Aloy’s latest adventure on PC, or is this crossover a step too far?