Summary

  • A mod for God of War Ragnarok on PC bypasses the controversial PSN requirement.
  • The mod does not alter the game code but should be downloaded at the user's own risk.
  • God of War Ragnarok is the latest PlayStation title to cause controversy for its forced PSN requirement.

A new mod for the PC version of God of War Ragnarok completely bypasses the game's PSN requirement, a controversial feature that many fans have protested against. God of War Ragnarok is the latest first-party PlayStation title to make its way to PC after receiving a Steam release on September 19, but it hasn't been smooth sailing for Santa Monica Studios' critically acclaimed sequel.

After PlayStation announced back in May that the 2022 God of War game would be coming to PC, fans were quick to blast the studio over Ragnarok's forced PSN account-linking requirement. The feature, which has been seen in previous PC ports like Ghost of Tsushima, is controversial for a magnitude of different reasons. Not only is PSN unavailable in many regions, making titles like God of War Ragnarok and Ghost of Tsushima completely unobtainable on Steam, but users also have privacy concerns after Sony experienced multiple data breaches in the past.

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God of War Ragnarok PC Review

God of War Ragnarok is an incredible game no matter where it's played, with PlayStation delivering yet another quality PC port.

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While the game's Steam rating has since climbed to "mostly positive," God of War Ragnarok received mixed reviews when it launched earlier this month, with many citing the forced PSN requirement as the main issue. But thanks to a new mod known as NoPSSDK, which is available to download on NexusMods and was spotted by PCGamer, users can now refuse the game's request to link the player's Steam and PlayStation account. Without the mod, there simply isn't a choice in the matter, but users can now select "no" and continue to play offline.

God of War Ragnarok Mod Removes PSN Requirement

According to the mod's official description, it is a "tiny library" that completely strips the PlayStation PC SDK runtime requirement from God of War Ragnarok. Its creator notes that the mod does not touch or modify any of the game code and simply adds a new.dll file to the title. After users install the God of War Ragnarok mod for the first time, they will be greeted with a message that asks them if they wish to connect their Steam account with their PlayStation Network account, but simply selecting "no" will allow players to play with no further issues.

Although PCGamer reports the mod working without issue for them, there do appear to be some users struggling to get it to work. The mod's creator urges players to delete a specific file (which can be found in the official description on NexusMods) if they are encountering issues, but it is worth noting that modifying any game, including God of War Ragnarok, can cause multiple issues and should be done at the user's own risk.

After PlayStation caused outrage with Helldivers 2's forced PSN requirement earlier this year, the feature has become a hot topic with any future PlayStation PC release. While the studio did walk back the requirement for Helldivers 2 due to massive backlash, later titles, such as Ghost of Tsushima, God of War Ragnarok, and upcoming releases Until Dawn and LEGO Horizon Adventures, all require users to link their Steam account with a PSN account to play the game.

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God of War Ragnarok
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PC-1 PlayStation-1
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Top Critic Avg: 92 /100 Critics Rec: 97%
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Released
November 9, 2022
ESRB
M For Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language
Developer(s)
Santa Monica Studio
Publisher(s)
Sony
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Embark on an epic and heartfelt journey as Kratos and Atreus struggle with holding on and letting go
From 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.

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God of War
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Action, Adventure
How Long To Beat
26 Hours