Summary
- The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered on PC will require a PlayStation Network (PSN) account, which has caused frustration among some potential 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 still need to have a PlayStation Network account to play. This requirement has stirred controversy among PC gamers, as Sony continues to mandate PSN accounts for its PC ports of previously PlayStation-exclusive titles. While fans are thrilled to see acclaimed games like The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered become available on Steam, the PSN account requirement dampens the excitement for some.
The original Last of Us, remastered and re-released as The Last of Us Part 1, has been available on PC since 2022. Following the success of that launch, Sony is bringing The Last of Us Part 2 to PC on April 3, 2025. This move is exciting for fans, as the award-winning sequel was previously exclusive to PlayStation users and required a PS5 for the remastered version. However, the need for a PSN account may lessen the enthusiasm for some.
The official Steam page for The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered now includes a notice that a PlayStation Network account is required to play the game, and players can link their existing PSN accounts to their Steam profiles. While this detail might be easy to overlook, it's a point of contention for many fans. The backlash against similar requirements for other PlayStation PC ports was significant last year, leading Sony to remove the PSN requirement from Helldivers 2 before it could be implemented.
Sony Is Still Trying to Get More PC Players to Create a PSN Account
Requiring a PSN account might make sense for some games, like the PC port of Ghost of Tsushima, which needs it for multiplayer and the PlayStation overlay. However, The Last of Us Part 2 is a single-player game, making the PSN requirement seem unusual. It's likely a strategy to encourage PC gamers who don't own a PlayStation to start using Sony's services, which is understandable from a business standpoint but a risky move given past user reactions.
Creating a PSN account is free, but setting up or linking an additional profile can be inconvenient for players eager to jump into the game. Additionally, the PlayStation Network isn't accessible in all countries, which could make the PC port inaccessible to some fans. Given the series' focus on gaming accessibility, such a restriction might not sit well with some players.
