Steam, Epic, and GMG are canceling pre-orders for Ghost of Tsushima on PC in countries outside of PSN.

In a surprising turn of events, the popular game Ghost of Tsushima is facing backlash from players as platforms like Steam, Green Man Gaming, and Epic Games Store are delisting the game due to a new requirement for a secondary account to access certain portions of the game’s multiplayer mode.

The game’s developer made it clear that only the multiplayer mode, called Legends, requires linking to a PSN account, while the single-player campaign remains unaffected. However, players who do not wish to engage in multiplayer content are now finding themselves unable to access the game on these platforms.

This situation is reminiscent of a recent controversy surrounding another game, Helldivers 2, where Sony introduced mandatory PSN account linking, leading to player outrage and negative reviews on Steam. Despite Sony eventually reversing the decision, Steam continued to restrict the game’s availability to certain countries.

Now, with Ghost of Tsushima facing similar issues, players are left frustrated and confused. The CEO of Arrowhead, the developer behind Helldivers 2, expressed his concerns about the situation, pointing out that Valve may have made an administrative error in restricting sales to certain regions.

As players await a resolution, it remains unclear whether Sony or Valve are behind the sale restrictions on these platforms. The lack of response from both companies has left players and fans speculating about the future of Sony’s games on these storefronts. Only time will tell how this situation unfolds and whether players will be able to enjoy Ghost of Tsushima and other Sony titles without unnecessary restrictions.