Summary
One ofGod of War Ragnarok’s most popular PC mods, which allowed users who owned the game on Steam to bypass the PSN account linking requirement, has been removed by its creator just days after it was released.God of War Ragnarokis the latest first-party PlayStation title to be released on Steam, while also being the most recent of the studio’s titles to enforce a mandatory account-linking requirement.
Earlier this year, PlayStation caused quite a stir when it attempted to implement a newaccount-linking requirement forHelldivers 2. While the studio would eventually go on to revert its decision, it originally set out to force all players to link their Steam account with a PlayStation Network account if they wanted to continue playing. A barrage of negative reviews and backlash saw another win for democracy, but later PlayStation titles that have made their way to Steam, such asGhost of Tsushimaand the recently releasedGod of War Ragnarok, have seen the requirement enforced.
After Sony confirmed thatGod of War Ragnarokwould require users to link their PSN accountsto play, the PC port was met with mixed reviews when it launched on September 19. But shortly after the title was released, a new mod emerged that allowed users to bypass the requirement completely. Unfortunately, the author appears to have suddenly removed the NoPSSDK mod from NexusMods without any explanation as to why.Over on Twitter, the official NexusMods account says the mod was removed by its author and that it has reached out to find out why.
God of War Ragnarok’s PSN Mod Taken Down by Author
Despite the fact that thepopularGod of War Ragnarokmodis only a few days old, players are now unable to download it directly from NexusMods or Github. This simple yet effective mod added a new .dll file to the game that allowed users to simply select “no” when prompted to connect their Steam and PlayStation Network accounts. Without the mod, users cannot play the game without linking their two accounts, even if they attempt to bootRagnarokwithout an internet connection. The decision to implement such a controversial feature continues to see PlayStation receive tons of backlash with each passing release.
While the requirement sawGod of War Ragnarokreview bombed at launch, the game has managed to claw its way back to a “mostly positive” review rating on Steam with a little over 4,600 reviews. Unfortunately, despite the positive reviews,Ragnarok’s player count is down drasticallywhen compared to its 2018 predecessor, which was released on Steam back in 2022. With upcoming titles such asUntil DawnandLEGO Horizon Adventuresalso set to feature a PSN account linking requirement, it’s possible that PlayStation titles released on PC could continue to decline in terms of popularity due to the controversial feature.
God of War Ragnarok
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Embark on an epic and heartfelt journey as Kratos and Atreus struggle with holding on and letting goFrom Santa Monica Studio comes the sequel to the critically acclaimed God of War (2018). Fimbulwinter is well underway. Kratos and Atreus must journey to each of the Nine Realms in search of answers as Asgardian forces prepare for a prophesied battle that will end the world. Along the way they will explore stunning, mythical landscapes, and face fearsome enemies in the form of Norse gods and monsters. The threat of Ragnarök grows ever closer. Kratos and Atreus must choose between their own safety and the safety of the realms.
