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Nixxes Software has released a new update for its PC port of Insomniac Games’ Marvel’s Spider-Man, the patch makes several improvements to the game. The most notable addition however was the ability to link your Steam account to the PlayStation Network account. Linking your PSN account grants your early access to a suit and gadget, it also gives you two additional skills points.

PlayStation account integration was discovered in the game files shortly after launch, also mentioned in the game files was a “PlayStation PC Launcher”, Sony Interactive Entertainment has yet to confirm its existence but a PC launcher has long been rumored to be in the works. Several job listings from the company have mentioned bringing the PlayStation Network beyond consoles. Sony is also hiring a UX Design Manager for PlayStation’s “off-console experience”.

Should Sony Interactive Entertainment release a PC launcher it won’t change its plans with regard to Steam and EGS releases as Kenichiro Yoshida, CEO of Sony Group, specifically mentioned both storefronts in its multiplatform plans. The updated PlayStation PC FAQ section also states that games will be available on a wide range of retailers.

The official PlayStation PC page has also been updated with the following:

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