The upcoming PC release of Ghost of Tsushima has been removed from PC stores in some regions without PSN access.
The upcoming PC release of Ghost of Tsushima has reportedly been removed from some stores in countries without the PlayStation Network. The move comes exactly one week before Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut is released on PC, scheduled for May 16. Recently, Helldivers 2 was criticized for announcing new rules requiring PC players must connect their PSN account to their Steam account. The move was met with backlash and Sony eventually reversed the decision. The PC community's attention then turned to the upcoming Ghost of Tsushima, wondering if Sony would apply the same rules to it. Previously, developer Sucker Punch confirmed that Ghost of Tsushima will require a PSN account on PC, but only for the multiplayer Legends mode. Just like the Helldivers 2 controversy, this raises concerns for players in areas not covered by PSN.
It appears that Ghost of Tsushima has been removed from PC stores in those regions. A Reddit user shared a screenshot of an email they received from game key seller Green Man Gaming, which indicated the removal of Ghost of Tsushima from the store in that region. The email cited the PSN account requirement as the reason behind the game's removal and the user's region being “restricted from creating PSN accounts.” This measure potentially protects buyers from ToS violations. Previously, a few Helldivers 2 players appeared to have been banned for using circumvention solutions to create PSN accounts in unauthorized regions.
The decision to remove Ghost of Tsushima from the aforementioned stores may have been Sony's The email also confirmed that “all customers” residing in areas not supported by PSN will receive refunds for their pre-orders and that the situation is beyond the company's control, thereby implying suggesting that Sony may be the one behind this. This mirrors the recent situation where Helldivers 2 was removed from Steam in 177 regions, all of which lacked PSN support. Sony could do the same with Ghost of Tsushima to ensure players in certain regions aren't locked out of purchases, as they won't be able to create PSN accounts for the Legends mode, which is part of the game. play.
However, removing the game from storefronts in 177 regions worldwide could greatly impact Ghost of Tsushima's sales and reach on PC. Furthermore, PC players, who already have a grudge against the company because of the Helldivers 2 drama, will likely still be unhappy with Sony doing the same thing with Ghost of Tsushima. It is currently unclear why Sony is so adamant about requiring this PSN connection. Many speculated that it was an attempt to increase the number of Monthly Active Users for PSN. Regardless of the reason, the PC version of Ghost of Tsushima may become a victim even if it has done nothing wrong. KenhTinGame will continuously update the latest information from the Vietnamese and world gaming industry. To not miss out, readers can: