Re-run the installer. Make sure to uncheck the optional PSN components during the setup wizard if you plan to play completely offline. This prevents the game from attempting to load the broken network files. To help narrow down any issues you are facing, let me know: Is your installer crashing or showing an error code? Which specific game title are you trying to install?
The file is an optional component typically found in FitGirl Repacks for PlayStation-to-PC ports (such as Ghost of Tsushima or God of War Ragnarök ). Its primary purpose is to provide the necessary files for connecting to PlayStation Network (PSN) services —such as cross-play, trophies, and multiplayer—on PC. Review Summary
: A binary file format used for storing data in these repacks. Why is it Optional? fg-optional-psn-services.bin
Because these files are not required to play the single-player campaign—and can actually cause problems without a valid PSN account—FitGirl often separates them into an "optional" bin file.
Locate the blocked item originating from your install folder, click , and choose Restore . Re-run the installer
Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut for PC support (US) - PlayStation
Some reverse-engineered builds suggest that early versions of fg-optional-psn-services.bin collected: To help narrow down any issues you are
: A browser window will open for Epic Store authentication. It is strongly recommended to use a fake/burn account to avoid potential bans on your main account Legends Mode : Once in-game, enter Legends Mode
The prefix "fg" likely stands for , a common naming convention in Sony’s VSH (Virtual Shell) modules. "Optional" suggests that this binary is not critical to the system’s boot process. Removing or altering it does not brick the console but may disable certain network-related visual or service elements in the XMB (XrossMediaBar).