TLDR
- Helldivers 2 has been a huge success since its launch, but a change from Sony has drawn strong criticism from fans.
- Sony has introduced a requirement that PC gamers must now connect to a PlayStation Network account to play Helldivers 2, which has led to nearly 36,000 negative user reviews on Steam.
- Some players are unable to create a PlayStation Network account due to user restrictions in certain countries, which may result in them losing access to the game.
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Earlier this year, Helldivers 2 was the biggest launch ever for the PC division of PlayStation. The shooter has been hugely successful, but overnight the goodwill of fans has disappeared.
Sony has chosen to introduce requirements that PC gamers must connect to a PlayStation Network account. Via Steam developer Arrowhead explains that this was always the plan, but that the requirement was overruled due to technical issues at the launch of Helldivers 2.
From May 6, however, it comes into effect for new players, while those who already own Helldivers 2 on PC have until June 4 to link the game to a PSN account. Fans are furious and have taken to Steam to share their thoughts on the matter.
Helldivers 2 is bombarded with negative user reviews on Steam.
Steam
Within a day, almost 36,000 negative user reviews poured in on Steam. Many complain that the PSN account requirement has appeared seemingly without warning, though others point out that this was actually on the package when you bought the game.
Others have highlighted the fact that PSN is not available everywhere in the world. For example, in countries such as Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia, players do not have the option to create a PlayStation Network account, which means that they technically stand to lose access to Helldivers 2.
“We understand that this may be inconvenient for some of you, but this move will help us continue to build a community of players that you are all proud to be a part of,” Sony wrote.
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