PSN-Free God of War Ragnarok Mod for PC Gains Dev Support
God of War: Ragnarok has finally launched on PC, but not without controversy. Sony's requirement for players to link their PlayStation Network (PSN) accounts to Steam has sparked mixed reviews on Steam. However, a new mod has emerged to bypass this requirement, making the game more accessible to players who don't want to connect their PSN accounts.
PSN Account Requirement
Before the game's release on PC, Sony clearly stated on the Steam page for God of War: Ragnarok that a PSN account would be necessary to play the single-player adventure. This policy received negative feedback from many fans.
Despite this, the game's Steam user ratings are now "mostly positive." A modder decided to take action by removing the PSN requirement.
The iArtorias’ NoPSSDK Mod
The mod, known as iArtorias’ NoPSSDK, has been downloaded over 1,764 times on Nexus Mods. It completely removes the PlayStation development kit requirement for PC, effectively bypassing the PSN account linking process.
This mod works by mimicking an offline mode, removing the PSN overlay from the game. IGN tested the mod and confirmed that it functions correctly.
Commitment to Updates
In an article on Nexus Mods, iArtorias promised to maintain the mod even if Sony updates God of War: Ragnarok to render it obsolete. He stated, "I will try to maintain the tool no matter what, but I hope nothing major prevents me from doing so."
Impact and Reactions
The iArtorias mod allows players to bypass the PSN account linking requirement entirely. Sony is likely to disapprove of this mod as more players download it. Some are also calling for similar mods for other recent Sony PC games, like Ghost of Tsushima.
- God of War: Ragnarok requires a PSN account for single-player on PC.
- iArtorias' NoPSSDK mod removes this requirement.
- The mod has been downloaded over 1,764 times.
- iArtorias promises to keep the mod updated.
Broader Implications
The requirement for a PSN account to play Sony games on PC has been a contentious issue. Earlier this year, Helldivers 2 faced a review bombing campaign on Steam due to this requirement. Sony eventually removed the PSN account requirement for Helldivers 2, but this made the game unavailable in countries without PSN service.
As a result, many Sony games on PC, including God of War: Ragnarok, remain unplayable in over 100 countries via Steam.
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