In a recent development, a new mod has been created to address the controversial requirement of linking a PSN account to play God of War Ragnarök on PC.
Mod Removes PSN Linking Requirement
Nexus mods user iArtorias designed the mod, known as NoPSSDK, to remove the PlayStation PC SDK runtime requirement for the game. This mod not only eliminates the SDK runtime but also allows players to bypass linking their Steam account to a PlayStation network account. According to iArtorias, the mod aims to resolve various errors and issues that players encountered while playing God of War Ragnarök on PC.
Issues Resolved and No Changes to Game Code
However, it is important to note that the mod does not alter the original game code and is explicitly stated not to encourage piracy. Moreover, the mod has gained popularity with 1764 total downloads.
Mixed Reviews to Mostly Positive
After the game's PC release, God of War Ragnarök initially faced criticism on Steam due to the mandatory PSN linking. Many negative reviews highlighted issues such as crashes and visual bugs. Nonetheless, the overall review rating has improved from 'mixed' to 'mostly positive' on Steam.
Insights from Developers
For further insights into the PC release of God of War Ragnarök, Digital Foundry's Alex Battaglia interviewed Matt DeWald, lead producer at Sony Santa Monica, and Steve Tolin, technical director of PC port developer Jetpack Interactive. Stay tuned for more updates on the PC version of God of War Ragnarök.