Marathon players on PC won't need a PlayStation account, say Bungie
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Marathon, developed by Bungie, will not require PlayStation Account (PSN) for those playing the game on PC or Xbox, according to the developers’ official Discord channel.
This news comes as Sony backpedals on previous attempts to force PSN account sign ups for PC players, most notably for Helldivers 2, which saw vehement backlash from reviewers and players alike.
Some reviewers pointed out that the PlayStation account wouldn’t even be available in some regions, rendering the game unplayable in those areas.
The requirement was removed from Helldivers 2 and Sony have since announced that PSP accounts will be optional for all future releases.
Bungie’s shooter, Marathon, is set to be released sometime next year. Sony’s attempt to force PSN accounts had been part of a wider effort to try to tempt more gamers into the PlayStation ecosystem, as Microsoft’s Xbox basketscontinue to gather a considerable lead over PlayStation in this respect.
