Sony has announced a significant change to its PC gaming strategy, dropping the requirement for a PlayStation Network (PSN) account to play certain single-player games on the platform. Starting with Marvel's Spider-Man 2, which launches tomorrow, players will no longer need to log in to a PSN account to access the game.

The move marks a shift in Sony's approach to PC gaming, which has been met with criticism in the past. The company's decision to require a PSN account for some PC games, including Helldivers 2, was met with backlash from the gaming community, leading to a reversal of the decision after the game was review-bombed on Steam.

According to Sony, the four games that will no longer require a PSN account to play are Marvel's Spider-Man 2, The Last of Us Part II Remastered (launching on April 3rd), God of War Ragnarök, and Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered. While players can still choose to log in with a PSN account, the company is incentivizing them to do so by offering "in-game content unlocks" such as outfits and resources.

In addition to these unlocks, Sony says that using a PSN account will also provide benefits like "trophies and friend management." The company has not specified what these unlocks will entail, but it's likely that they will be exclusive to players who log in with a PSN account.

The move is seen as a positive step for PC gamers, who have long been frustrated by the requirement to create a PSN account to play certain games. It's unclear whether this change will be extended to all PC games published by Sony, but it's likely that the company will continue to monitor feedback from the gaming community.

The decision to drop the PSN account requirement may also be seen as a move to increase the appeal of Sony's PC games, which have traditionally been associated with the PlayStation console brand. As the PC gaming market continues to grow, Sony is likely looking to tap into this audience and establish itself as a major player in the space.

While the change is a welcome one for PC gamers, it's worth noting that Sony's PSN account requirement has been a point of contention in the past. The company's decision to reverse its stance on Helldivers 2 was seen as a victory for gamers, and it's likely that this latest move will be met with similar enthusiasm.

As the gaming landscape continues to evolve, it will be interesting to see how Sony's approach to PC gaming develops. With the company's focus on expanding its reach beyond the console market, it's likely that we'll see more changes aimed at appealing to PC gamers in the future.