Vocal objections to the PlayStation Network requirement to run PlayStation PC ports have been heard at Sony. A new update on the PlayStation.Blog says a PSN Network account is becoming optional, and discusses rewards coming to those playing PlayStation games on PC, starting with tomorrow's Windows launch of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. This is the first attempt to provide PC users a benefit in exchange for the data the PSN collects from them. Word is: "Starting with tomorrow’s release of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 for PC, we’re working to add more benefits to playing with an account for PlayStation Network. The Last of Us Part II Remastered (coming April 3, 2025), in addition to God of War Ragnarök and Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, will all soon be adding in-game content unlocks for PlayStation Network account users." Here are the modest benefits this promises:

Details on new benefits for players who opt to sign in with an account for PlayStation Network:

• Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
  Early unlock suits: the Spider-Man 2099 Black Suit and the Miles Morales 2099 Suit
• God of War Ragnarok
  Gain access to the Armor of the Black Bear set for Kratos at the first Lost Items chest in the Realm Between Realms (previously only accessible in a New Game+ run) and a resource bundle (500 Hacksilver and 250 XP)
• The Last of Us Part II Remastered
  +50 points to activate bonus features and unlock extras
  Jordan’s Jacket from Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet as a skin for Ellie
• Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered
  Gain access to Nora Valiant outfit

Update: Added emphasis that the PSN requirement is ending.