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Again, it’s the PSN account linking requirement to blame
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Published onMay 16, 2024
published onMay 16, 2024
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All set for release on May 16, 2024, Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut will have crossplay support, but there’s a catch. Actually, there are three!
First, the game will support crossplay for the PC version but not on the Steam deck. This is due to the multiplayer mode requiring Windows to get features available on thePlayStation Network.
Second,Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cutwill be marked asUnsupportedon Steam Deck for the same reason.
Nixxes Software,the game developer, shared the information in apost on X(formerly Twitter).
PSN sign-in requirement also affected Helldivers 2 players, with thousands dropping negative reviews on Steam. The developers ultimately had to cancel the account linking update!
But it seems like that’s not the case with every title. Sony is making PSN account linking mandatory this time around. It evenremovedGhost of Tsushima Director’s Cutfrom regions without PSN access.
Coming to the third and last catch. Crossplay inGhost of Tsushima Director’s Cutwill be inBetatesting and won’t be automatic. So, you can expect changes to the functionality in the coming days based on the feedback.
As for the automatic part, players will have to invite friends on a Windows PC, PS 4, or PS 5 to the PlayStation Network to enjoy crossplay. Nixxes Software explains it in the official post.
ThePlayStation bloghas been updated to include the information.
If you are keenly waiting for the PC version ofGhost of Tsushima Director’s Cut, Nixxes Software has shared the launch schedule detailing the exact time it will be released across regions. Although, the game is available forpre-download on Steam.
Besides crossplay support onGhost of Tsushima Director’s Cut, there’s another feature you should be excited about.PlayStation trophies are coming to PC!
What do you feel about the PSN account linking requirements? Share with our readers in the comments section.
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