After Stellar Blade was made obtainable in non-PSN areas by means of a direct request from its builders to Sony, the corporate has now quietly lifted area locks for 4 extra PC titles on Steam. The change permits gamers in international locations just like the Philippines, beforehand locked out attributable to PlayStation Community limitations can now entry and buy these video games with out workarounds.
Whereas Sony hasn’t launched an official assertion, proof from SteamDB confirms that the next titles have had their area restrictions eliminated:
This replace means gamers in non-PSN areas now not must depend on VPNs or Steam gifting simply to entry these common Sony titles.
Nevertheless, Ghost of Tsushima: Director’s Reduce stays region-locked, doubtless attributable to its integration with PSN for the Legends multiplayer mode. It appears Sony remains to be cautious about unlocking titles that rely closely on PlayStation Community companies. That stated, with Helldivers 2 already obtainable in non-PSN areas regardless of its personal PSN options, there’s hope that Ghost of Tsushima might comply with sooner or later.
Nonetheless, it’s a welcome transfer for gamers who’ve been ready for honest entry, particularly in Southeast Asia and different unsupported areas. With extra Sony titles making their technique to PC, the elimination of area locks stands out as the first signal of larger modifications forward.