Summary
The upcomingHorizon Zero Dawn Remasteredwill require Steam users to have a PSN account if they want to play it. TheHorizon Zero Dawnremaster was announced at the latest PlayStation State of Play event, giving fans the chance to relive Aloy’s original adventure with enhanced graphics that better take advantage of modern hardware.
Even though the originalHorizon Zero Dawnis seven years old at this point, it’s still one of the most visually-striking video games of all time, and so many have called into question whether there’s much of a point to the remaster. Regardless, that hasn’t stopped Sony from moving forward withHorizon Zero Dawn Remastered,set to launch for PC and PlayStation 5 on October 31.
Horizon Zero Dawn Remasteredhas already been criticized for being what many have deemed a pointless remaster, and now it’s under fire for its PSN account requirement. Like all new Sony games released on PC,Horizon Zero Dawn Remasteredrequires users to sign in with a PSN account. While this isn’t a big deal for some, others don’t like the requirement, and it can create some serious inconveniences for those that live in certain areas. Regardless, Sony is insistent on enforcing thePSN requirementwith its games, even single-player ones likeHorizon Zero Dawn Remastered.
Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered Requires a PSN Account on PC
Horizon Zero Dawn Remasteredcan’t seem to catch a break. Beyond the PSN requirement, there’s also been some concern about its pricing. Sony announced that those that already own the originalHorizon Zero Dawnwould be able to upgrade to the new version for $10, but it then doubled the price of the original from $19.99 to $39.99. On Steam, Sony made it so theoriginalHorizon Zero Dawngame can only be purchased as part of a bundlewith the remaster for $49.99, a decision that has further irked fans.
Sony has faced severe backlash for its PSN requirement on Steam, and this has in turn impacted the reception of its games.Helldivers 2was victim to a review bombing campaignthat successfully saw Sony walk back the requirement, but all PlayStation-published games released after have enforced the controversial rule. Unfortunately, it seems as though PSN requirements are going to be a fact of life for all Sony games published on Steam moving forward. Fans either have to accept that or boycott PlayStation’s Steam games if they feel strongly enough about it. It will definitely be interesting to see how it impacts the potential sales ofHorizon Zero Dawn Remasteredwhen the game launches later this month.
Horizon: Zero Dawn
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Earth is ours no more. In an era where Machines roam the land and mankind is no longer the dominant species, a young hunter named Aloy embarks on a journey to discover her destiny. In a lush, post-apocalyptic world where nature has reclaimed the ruins of a forgotten civilization, pockets of humanity live on in primitive hunter-gatherer tribes. Their dominion over the new wilderness has been usurped by the Machines – fearsome mechanical creatures of unknown origin.Explore a vibrant landscape rich with the beauty of nature. Travel through stunningly detailed forests, imposing mountains and the atmospheric ruins of a bygone civilization, all brought together in a world that is alive with changing weather systems and a full day/night cycle.
