Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered is making its way to PC, but with a catch – players will need to have a PSN account to access the game on Steam. This requirement has sparked some controversy among Steam users who are unhappy about the need to link their accounts to play the remastered version of the popular single-player adventure.
The Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition was available on Steam until it was quietly removed from the platform and the Epic Games Store at the end of September. This removal means that players looking to experience Horizon Zero Dawn on Steam will now need to purchase the remastered bundle, which, in turn, requires a PSN account.
Steam users have taken to the game’s discussion hub to express their frustration with this requirement, with some questioning the need to provide their personal information for a slightly updated version of the game. This backlash is reminiscent of the backlash Sony faced earlier in the summer with the PC release of Helldivers, which also required a PSN log-in.
Following the negative feedback from players, Sony backtracked on its original plans for Helldivers and even auto-refunded players in countries where PSN accounts were not available after the release of Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut. Additionally, games like Helldivers 2 were removed from sale in 177 countries due to the backlash and review-bombing that ensued.
The announcement of the remastered version of Horizon Zero Dawn for PC and PlayStation 5 was met with excitement from fans, but the requirement for a PSN account to play on Steam has dampened the enthusiasm for some players. It remains to be seen how Sony will address the concerns raised by the community regarding this mandatory account linking.
Overall, the release of Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered on PC has generated mixed reactions from players, with some eager to experience the updated graphics and gameplay, while others are hesitant to link their accounts for access. As the release date approaches, it will be interesting to see how Sony responds to the feedback and whether any changes will be made to the account requirement for the game.