Summary
- Sony has quietly removed regional restrictions on several PC games.
- Games like God of War Ragnarok, Spider-Man 2, and TLOU2 Remastered are now available globally.
- Helldivers 2’s previous PSN controversy may have triggered the change.
Sony Quietly Removes Regional Restrictions on PC Games in Over 100 Countries
Without any official statement, Sony has rolled back regional restrictions on major PC games like God of War Ragnarok, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered, and Helldivers 2.
According to updates spotted on SteamDB, this change went live on June 13, 2025, removing the “PurchaseRestrictedCountries” tags from most regions.
Now, PC players from over 100 previously restricted countries can once again purchase and play top Sony titles on Steam. While Helldivers 2, God of War Ragnarok, Spider-Man 2, and TLOU2 Remastered have returned globally, Ghost of Tsushima still remains locked in certain areas for unknown reasons.
What Caused the Restrictions—and Why Remove Them Now?
The issue began back in 2023 when Sony started requiring PSN logins for PC games—even single-player ones. This led to massive backlash, especially when Helldivers 2 was pulled from sale in 177 countries. Though Sony walked back the PSN requirement, it kept the regional sales bans until now.
Fans believe the recent change is likely influenced by the success of Stellar Blade. That game launched strongly on PC and had its own regional locks lifted just before release, possibly setting a new trend within Sony’s publishing strategy.
As of now, only Russia remains on the restricted list for these PC games.
Well, Sony hasn’t commented on this move publicly, but players have already noticed and are celebrating the decision. Whether this becomes standard policy or not remains to be seen, but for now, it’s a win for global gaming accessibility.
