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Steam Users Mixed on 'God of War Ragnarok' Amidst PSN Outrage

Author : Matthew Feb 10,2025

God of War Ragnarok's Steam Reviews are 'Mixed' Amid PSN Account Controversy

God of War Ragnarok's PC release on Steam has ignited a firestorm of controversy, resulting in a "Mixed" user review score. Many fans are review-bombing the game in protest of Sony's mandatory PlayStation Network (PSN) account requirement.

Steam Review Bombing Over PSN Requirement

Launched last week, God of War Ragnarok currently holds a 6/10 user rating on Steam. The controversial PSN login requirement, announced prior to release, has fueled the negative reviews.

While some players report negative experiences, others claim they played without linking a PSN account. One user stated, "The PSN requirement is frustrating, but I played fine without logging in. It's a shame because these reviews will deter people from an amazing game." Another review highlights technical issues: "The PSN requirement ruined the experience. The game crashed to a black screen after login, yet it registered 1 hour 40 minutes of playtime – absurd!"

Despite the negative feedback, positive reviews praise the game's quality, attributing the low score solely to Sony's policy. A player commented, "Great story, as expected. The negative reviews are almost entirely about the PSN requirement. Sony needs to address this; otherwise, the game is fantastic on PC."

Sony's History of PSN Account Backlash

This isn't Sony's first encounter with this type of backlash. Helldivers 2 faced similar criticism for its PSN requirement, prompting Sony to reverse its decision after widespread negative reaction. Whether Sony will respond similarly to the God of War Ragnarok situation remains to be seen.

God of War Ragnarok's Steam Reviews are 'Mixed' Amid PSN Account Controversy

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