Sony just made PSN account linking optional

[MagikMehedi]

Sony just announced PSN account login/linking will be an optional feature for the upcoming Playstation titles on PC as well as HZD Remastered and GoW Ragnarok.

An account for PlayStation Network will become optional for these titles on PC. Players who still opt to sign into a PlayStation Network account will also enjoy added benefits like trophies and friend management.

https://blog.playstation.com/2025/01/29/new-in-game-content-incentives-coming-to-playstation-games-on-pc/