Sony's controversial decision about Helldivers 2 is causing an uproar among gamers. Find out the latest updates here!
Sony Interactive Entertainment faced backlash recently over their plans for Helldivers 2, a popular cross-platform hit. The decision to link PlayStation Network (PSN) accounts to the game on PC ignited a wave of criticism from fans worldwide. With over 84,000 negative reviews on Steam, players expressed frustration at the forced account requirement in non-PSN countries. Despite Sony's initial stance, the company finally backtracked after community outcry, retracting the PSN linking update.
While Arrowhead Game Studios tried to address the controversy, Sony's back-and-forth decisions led to confusion and frustration among Helldivers 2 enthusiasts. The game's removal from sale in 177 countries further fueled the discontent, with PC players particularly affected by the restrictive PSN account policy. The ongoing saga highlights the challenge of balancing player experience with platform integration in the gaming industry.
In a surprising turn of events, Sony's about-face on the PSN account linking update for Helldivers 2 showcases the power of community feedback in shaping game development decisions. The swift reversal reflects the importance of transparent communication between game developers and players in navigating contentious issues like account requirements. As the debate continues, the future of Helldivers 2 remains uncertain, leaving fans to wonder about the impact of this controversy on the game's longevity and player base.
Sony Interactive Entertainment says "we've heard your feedback" after fan uproar.
Sony's plan to force PlayStation Network accounts on PC players of crossplatform hit Helldivers 2 went over terribly. On Steam, it received 84000 negative ...
Sony is making an egregious error of judgment when it comes to the biggest PlayStation 5 hit of the year.
Arrowhead's Helldivers 2 has amassed about 52.1% negative reviews as the gaming community sends a message to Sony for locking out non-PSN countries.
While merely an (admittedly odious) inconvenience for most players, PC users in countries not covered by PSN might be locked out of the game entirely. This ...
Arrowhead Game Studios boss offers an update on how the company is dealing with the ongoing controversy over the Helldivers 2 PSN requirement.
Sony has decided to walk-back the decision after the community made its displeasure known.
Sony is making an egregious error of judgment when it comes to the biggest PlayStation 5 hit of the year.
The decision is part a of new requirement to connect the game to a PSN account, even in countries where PSN is unavailable.
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UPD: Sony has dropped the mandatory PSN linking requirement for PC players. "Helldivers fans – we've heard your feedback on the Helldivers 2 account linking ...
Sony's May 6 update reverses the previous mandatory requirment to link PSN accounts for players to access Helldivers 2 on Steam.
“Ouch, right in the review score,” Arrowhead Studios CEO Johan Pilestedt tweeted after the hit game's rating turned to “mixed” on the Valve-owned storefront.
Sony announces it no longer plans to implement its controversial Helldivers 2 PlayStation Network and Steam account linking update.
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Sony won't force Steam players to connect PSN accounts for Helldivers 2 after all. The publisher says it is 'still learning what's best for PC players' ...
Sony backtracked Monday after players of its popular cooperative third-person shooter game "Helldivers 2" pushed back against a requirement to link with its ...
The creative director of Helldivers 2 has said he's impressed by the "willpower" of fans after their feedback caused Sony to reverse its decision regarding ...
In the wake of the Helldivers 2 controversy where Sony demanded Steam players link PSN accounts to be able to continue to play the game, one force was used ...
A lot has happened with Helldivers 2 this week, both in-game and out. Helldivers 2 Stalker overlaid with down arrows and an explosion.
Well, this weekend was one hell of a ride. First, Sony forced Arrowhead Game Studios to implement the PlayStation Network required login and mandate when it ...
Helldivers 2, developed by Arrowhead Game Studios, was review bombed over the weekend after Sony announced it would require players to link to a PSN ...
Two helldivers standing next to each other in Helldivers 2. They have small spotlights on Image: Arrowhead Game Studios/PlayStation PC LLC via Polygon. Cass ...
Players reacted strongly and negatively when the original news came out, but now the company has changed plans.
Controversies in the industry can reach a critical mass where they simply cannot be ignored or sidestepped, and that's exactly what happened with the ...
Sony PlayStation has done a 180-degree U-turn on its announcement on Friday requiring “Helldivers 2” players on Steam to sign in with a PlayStation Network ...