Summary
PlayStationis adding new in-game perks to PC titles likeMarvel’s Spider-Man 2,God of War Ragnarok, andHorizon Zero Dawn Remasteredfor players with a PlayStation Network account. Over the past few years, Sony has been making an increased effort to bring some of its biggestPlayStationexclusives to the wider PC market, and this picked up considerable steam in 2024. While the original version ofHorizon Zero Dawnwas already ported to Windows in 2020, the updatedHorizon Zero Dawn Remasteredwas released on both PS5 and PC back in October. Meanwhile, the 2022 hitGod of War Ragnarokwas brought to PC in September.
The recent wave of PlayStation PC ports will continue well into 2025, asMarvel’s Spider-Man 2(originally released on the PS5 in October 2023) will launch on PC on January 30. On April 3, last year’sPS5 remaster ofThe Last of Us Part 2will join its predecessor on Windows. Both of these ports offer enhanced technical features for higher-end PC owners, and Sony has recently built up some goodwill among concerned gamers by dropping the controversial PlayStation Network account requirement that soured past PC ports for some of these new releases.
There might still be an upside to having a PSN account while playing PC ports, as Sony announced that it is working to add new bonus content and other benefits for PSN users. For example, those who sign in to their PSN account whileplayingMarvel’s Spider-Man 2on PCwill unlock two alternate suits: the Spider-Man 2099 Black Suit for Peter Parker and the Miles Morales’s 2099 Suit. Meanwhile,Horizon Zero Dawn Remasteredplayers will similarly have access to the Nora Valiant outfit at startup.
PlayStation PC Port PSN Bonuses (So Far)
PSN users who sign in to playGod of War Ragnarokwill gain early access to Kratos’s Armor of the Black Bear set at the first Lost Items chest in the Realm Between Realms instead of having tostart a New Game Plus run, along with a resource bundle of 500 Hacksilver and 250 XP. Lastly,The Last of Us Part 2 Remasteredplayers can earn 50 points to activate bonus features and unlock extras, as well as equip Ellie with Jordan’s Jacket from Naughty Dog’s upcoming PS5 sci-fi gameIntergalactic: The Heretic Prophet.
Sony promises to work with creators at PlayStation Studios to help make more bonuses available to PC owners who choose to log into their PlayStation Network accounts to play the latest PC ports. Thepast requirement of a PSN accountto play these ports drew backlash from gamers due to the service not being available in all regions, and these newly announced incentives will likely remain a sticking point for this very reason. Still, fans who do have a PSN account now have a little something extra to look forward to whenMarvel’s Spider-Man 2andThe Last of Us Part 2launch on PC.
PlayStation 5
Sony’s PlayStation 5 is part of the ninth console generation and debuted with a launch lineup that included Demon’s Souls and Astro’s Playroom. The console comes with a Blu-ray disc, although a digital-only edition is also available for a cheaper price.
