Multiple Sony exclusives are coming to PC, PSN Account no longer mandatory, Stellar Blade PC release breaking all Sony's records

[Drexion]

The Last of Us Part II Remastered comes to PC April 3, 2025​

"We here at Naughty Dog are thrilled to finally announce that The Last of Us Part II Remastered will be available on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store on April 3, 2025.
Originally released for the PlayStation 5 console earlier this year, Part II Remastered allows players to continue the acclaimed story of The Last of Us with a definitive version featuring the award-winning campaign, new modes, improved quality, and more."

"...will be newly optimized and enhanced for PC. .... We’ll be delving further into the PC-specific features and specs as we get closer to launch." (source)

The Last of Us™ Part II Remastered on Steam

Experience the winner of over 300 Game of the Year awards, now on PC. Discover Ellie and Abby’s story with graphical enhancements, gameplay modes like the roguelike survival experience No Return, full PlayStation® DualSense controller integration, and more.

store.steampowered.com

 

[twonha]

Glad this is coming! I haven't played either TLOU game since I sold my PS4 Pro in 2022(?). Haven't bought TLOUp1 yet. But I know there will be a moment where I crave going back, and I'm happy the upgraded remasters are right there on Steam, whenever I want them.

 

[Thr0tt]

I bought this for the PS4 but never finished, this may be a way to do that as I have not played my PS4 for months !

 

[Drexion]

PSN (Playstation Network) account no longer mandatory for PC Gamers

"Starting with tomorrow’s release of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 for PC, we’re working to add more benefits to playing with an account for PlayStation Network. The Last of Us Part II Remastered (coming April 3, 2025), in addition to God of War Ragnarök and Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, will all soon be adding in-game content unlocks for PlayStation Network account users.

An account for PlayStation Network will become optional for these titles on PC. Players who still opt to sign into a PlayStation Network account will also enjoy added benefits like trophies and friend management." (source)

PC Gamers who voluntarily sign in PSN will receive in game incentives.

 

[Mangler]

Good, them forcing psn on pc gamers was pretty stupid as it meant that the games could not be sold/played in so many countries.

 

[Drexion]

Demon’s Souls And Gran Turismo 7 Are Reportedly No Longer Heading To PC

"According to sources close to the admin of IconEra, Sony Interactive Entertainment is no longer planning PC ports of Demon’s Souls and Gran Turismo 7.

In regards to Polyphony Digital’s racing simulation title, the report claims that there was a PC version of the game in the works, but was ultimately scrapped. Demon’s Souls however is not planned for the platform and is unlikely to every receive a port." (source)

No direct official word from Sony, however the sources have apparently been reliable in the past.

 

[Napoleonic]

PSN (Playstation Network) account no longer mandatory for PC Gamers

"Starting with tomorrow’s release of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 for PC, we’re working to add more benefits to playing with an account for PlayStation Network. The Last of Us Part II Remastered (coming April 3, 2025), in addition to God of War Ragnarök and Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, will all soon be adding in-game content unlocks for PlayStation Network account users.

An account for PlayStation Network will become optional for these titles on PC. Players who still opt to sign into a PlayStation Network account will also enjoy added benefits like trophies and friend management." (source)

PC Gamers who voluntarily sign in PSN will receive in game incentives.

if yotei no longer requires PSN then it's back on my radar...

 

[Trunks0]

Demon’s Souls And Gran Turismo 7 Are Reportedly No Longer Heading To PC

"According to sources close to the admin of IconEra, Sony Interactive Entertainment is no longer planning PC ports of Demon’s Souls and Gran Turismo 7.

In regards to Polyphony Digital’s racing simulation title, the report claims that there was a PC version of the game in the works, but was ultimately scrapped. Demon’s Souls however is not planned for the platform and is unlikely to every receive a port." (source)

No direct official word from Sony, however the sources have apparently been reliable in the past.

That's a shame. Especially considering that MS is bringing Forza to Playstation 5.

Forza Horizon 5 Comes to PlayStation 5 in Spring 2025.

New drivers will soon arrive at the Horizon Festival from PlayStation 5.

forza.net

 

[Sundance Kid V2]

Demon’s Souls And Gran Turismo 7 Are Reportedly No Longer Heading To PC

"According to sources close to the admin of IconEra, Sony Interactive Entertainment is no longer planning PC ports of Demon’s Souls and Gran Turismo 7.

In regards to Polyphony Digital’s racing simulation title, the report claims that there was a PC version of the game in the works, but was ultimately scrapped. Demon’s Souls however is not planned for the platform and is unlikely to every receive a port." (source)

No direct official word from Sony, however the sources have apparently been reliable in the past.

Sony is losing money here. I have seen the Ps4 emulator people loving it...

 

[Drexion]

‘Stellar Blade’ Crushes PlayStation PC Record With 183,000 Concurrents​

"Finally having broken free of PlayStation exclusivity, 2024 actioner Stellar Blade has absolutely dominated all other former PS exclusives that eventually headed to PC.....double the previous single-player record-holder, the 77,000 of Ghost of Tsushima, and as we head to the weekend, who knows if it could eventually triple that." (source)

• Stellar Blade – 183,830
• Ghost of Tsushima – 77,154
• God of War – 73,529
• Spider-Man Remastered – 66,436
• Horizon Zero Dawn – 56,557
• The Last of Us Part I – 36,496
• The Last of Us Part II – 30,690
• Spider-Man 2 - 28,189

Stellar Blade Has Already Outperformed Every Other PlayStation PC Port In Less Than 24 Hours​

"Stellar Blade is finally available on PC, and it looks like a lot of you have felt every second of the year and a bit long wait since it launched exclusively on PS5. The Shift Up game hasn't even been available on Steam for 24 hours, and it has already outperformed every single PlayStation PC port in the most important demographic."

"it is already sitting atop the PlayStation PC port concurrent player count mountain." (source)
Very impressive for just day one.