Marathon Won’t Need PSN Account

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Summary

  • Bungie’s upcoming live-service extraction shooter, Marathon, will launch on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
  • Marathon won’t force PC and Xbox players to link a PSN account, sidestepping Sony’s controversial rule.
  • A Bungie.net account will most likely be required for Marathon to enable the game’s cross-platform and cross-save features.

Bungie announced that their upcoming revival of the game Marathon won’t require a PlayStation Network account for playing it on other platforms, such as Xbox Series X/S and PC. This is good news for players since the PSN account requirement has been a point of contention with Sony games outside the PlayStation platform.

In the previous year, Sony faced a significant backlash when they announced that PSN account integration would be required for “Helldivers 2” on Steam. This decision sparked such anger that Sony eventually reversed their stance on the matter. However, since then, Sony has enforced the linking of PSN accounts in subsequent PlayStation PC releases, including games like “God of War Ragnarok” and “Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered”. Given that “Marathon” is coming out for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, there have been concerns about Sony requiring the PSN account link for the live-service extraction shooter, considering that Bungie, a PlayStation subsidiary, owns the company.

On Bungie’s official Discord server, it was confirmed that the game Marathon won’t compel PSN account linking for players using Xbox Series X/S or PC. Instead, it appears likely that a Bungie.net account will be necessary for cross-platform and cross-save features, which is something many Destiny 2 fans are already accustomed to. This news should delight those who were frustrated by Sony’s insistence on PSN accounts in its PC games, and hopefully foster more positive sentiment towards Bungie and the game Marathon.

Marathon to Eschew PSN Account Linking Rule for PC, Xbox Players

For enthusiasts of Bungie, the upcoming days are shaping up to be thrilling, as the studio has scheduled a specialized gameplay showcase for “Marathon” on April 12. During this event, fans can expect revelations about the game’s mechanics, features, and potentially its launch date. This presentation promises to satiate the curiosity of fans who have been eagerly waiting to learn what Bungie has been working on all these years. Moreover, it appears that players won’t require a PSN account to play “Marathon,” which seems like an encouraging indication for the game’s reception before the April 12 showcase.

The explanation behind why Marathon doesn’t require a link to a PlayStation Network (PSN) account might stem from Bungie’s organizational setup. Although Bungie, the developer of Destiny 2, is owned by Sony, it doesn’t fall under the PlayStation Studios banner. Sony bought Bungie primarily for its knowledge in the live-service domain, and as part of the deal, Bungie was given the freedom to create games for any platform they choose. This flexibility is why Marathon is also available on the Xbox Series X/S, a direct rival to the PS5.

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2025-04-10 20:44