Sony quietly region-locks another PC port that doesn't need a PSN account
Sony briefly region-locked Horizon Forbidden West on PC, but later reversed the decision.

Sony discreetly applied regional restrictions on the PC release of Horizon Forbidden West, despite the game not requiring a PSN account. This decision limited access in countries like Albania, Latvia, and Bangladesh about ten months after its release on Valve's platform. However, Sony reversed this move quietly, after backlash and discussion within the gaming community.
The reasoning behind these restrictions could be tied to political sanctions in certain regions, or due to the disparity in game pricing caused by local exchange rates. Some gamers criticized Sony's actions, suggesting that the company might be focused on active PSN user figures for their quarterly reports. Despite this understanding, Horizon Forbidden West does not necessitate a PSN account like some other titles.
Additionally, a planned MMO for the Horizon series, once known under code names Project Skyline and Project H, has reportedly been canceled prior to any formal announcement. Job listings from 2023 hinted at its development, but no further information had emerged before it was reportedly scrapped. This development highlights ongoing upheavals in Sony's strategic approach to its game catalog.