Sony unexpectedly implemented a region lock on the PC port of Horizon: Forbidden West shortly after its release. The company reversed the decision just as quickly, but without offering any explanation. This incident follows a pattern of Sony making decisions that negatively impact players, leading to widespread criticism.
Almost a year after its release, Sony unexpectedly region-locked the PC port of Horizon: Forbidden West. The decision, implemented without any prior announcement, was swiftly reversed by the company, leaving players bewildered. While Sony has remained silent on the reasons behind the region lock, it has consistently emphasized its intention to maintain PlayStation Network (PSN) account requirements for its PC games.
This stance has drawn criticism as not all countries support PSN accounts, effectively limiting access for players in certain regions.The region lock was first detected by a user named Mocha Joe on SteamDB, sparking a wave of discontent among gamers. The news ignited a firestorm of criticism on gaming forums, with many users expressing their frustration and disappointment with Sony's seemingly arbitrary decisions. This incident is not the first time Sony has implemented controversial measures affecting players after they had already purchased a game. In a similar instance earlier this year, Sony region-locked Helldivers 2, prompting players to review bomb the Steam page. Shortly after, restrictions were also imposed on the PC ports of Ghost of Tsushima and God of War: Ragnarok.Sony's insistence on requiring PSN accounts for its PC games, even for single-player titles, continues to raise questions. While requiring PSN accounts for live-service games is understandable, the rationale for applying it to single-player experiences remains unclear. Some speculate that Sony's motive is to restrict purchases in countries where favorable exchange rates make games significantly cheaper compared to the United States. Despite Sony's stance, many players remain unconvinced, demanding a transparent explanation for the region locks and PSN account mandates
SONY HORIZON FORBIDDEN WEST PC PORT REGION LOCK PSN ACCOUNTS GAMING NEWS PLAYER BACKLASH
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