Modder Removes Anti-PSN Feature from God of War Ragnarok

The creator of the famous mod for God of War Ragnarok that bypassed the requirement to create a PSN account to play the game on PC via Steam has removed it without explanation. This mod, known as NoPSSDK, was designed to eliminate the need for the PlayStation Network development kit for PC in God of War Ragnarok. It had been downloaded thousands of times on Nexus Mods before its removal.

PSN Requirement Controversy

Before the game's release on PC, Sony clearly stated on the Steam page of God of War Ragnarok that a PlayStation Network account would be required to play the solo adventure. This policy received criticism from fans, leading to mixed reviews at the game's launch on Valve's platform.

The mod NoPSSDK by iArtorias allowed players to bypass this requirement by imitating an offline mode. IGN confirmed that the mod worked correctly before its removal.

Mod Removal

Despite iArtorias's promise to maintain the mod, it was removed from both Nexus Mods and Github on September 26, 2024. Nexus Mods stated in a tweet that the mod was removed by the author, and they are trying to find out why.

It's speculated that Sony might have pressured iArtorias to remove the mod, but it's unclear if this was the reason or if iArtorias acted out of fear of repercussions.

Impact on Other Games

Before the mod's removal, iArtorias received requests to develop similar tools for other recently released Sony PC games, such as Ghost of Tsushima, which also requires a PSN account for online multiplayer.

Key Points:

• God of War Ragnarok's PSN requirement received criticism and mixed reviews.
• NoPSSDK mod bypassed the PSN requirement and was downloaded thousands of times.
• The mod was removed without explanation on September 26, 2024.
• Speculation exists about Sony's involvement in the mod's removal.

Broader Implications

The mandatory PSN connection for playing Sony games on PC became a significant issue with the release of Helldivers 2 earlier this year. The game faced a review bombing campaign on Steam due to this requirement, leading Sony to reverse the decision.

However, this reversal made the game unavailable in many countries without PSN services, highlighting a broader problem affecting all Sony games on PC, including God of War Ragnarok.

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