UPDATE, 5/6/2024:
PlayStation will no longer require Helldivers 2 players to link their Steam accounts to PlayStation Network accounts following widespread feedback from the game's community. This is the result of several days of turmoil among players, which has led to Helldivers 2 being removed from the game's “mostly positive” rating on Steam. “Mixed” for all reviews and “Mostly negative” for recent reviews., Even the first Helldivers began to receive poor reviews as a result, According to the CEO of developer Arrowhead Game Studios John Pilstead.
“Helldivers fans – we've heard your feedback on the Helldivers 2 account linking update,” a Post Written today on X (formerly Twitter). “The May 6 update, which would have required new players and current players to link a Steam and PlayStation Network account starting on May 30, will not go forward.
“We're still learning what works best for PC players and your feedback is invaluable. Thank you again for your continued support of Helldivers 2 and we'll keep you updated on future plans.”
Following this news, PlayStation took to Twitter to thank PlayStation for the change.
First of all, I am impressed by the willpower of @helldivers2 Community and your ability to collaborate. Secondly, I would like to thank my partners and friends @Play Station To quickly and effectively make the decision to leave PSN linking optional. We want to establish a new together… https://t.co/2rayksgH1v
– Pilested (@pilested) 6 May 2024
With this change not moving forward, the Helldivers 2 community can hopefully return to killing bugs and automatons in the name of democracy, with no need for linked accounts or review bombing.
Original story continues below…
Original story, 5/3/2024:
Developers Arrowhead Game Studios and Sony Interactive Entertainment have announced that playing Helldivers 2 on Steam will soon require a PlayStation Network account. Starting May 30, all new players will need to link their Steam account to a PSN account, and all existing players will have until June 4 to do so.
Up until this point, a PSN account was not required to play Helldivers 2 on PC via Steam, and with the sudden switch-up, players have taken to the game. steam reviews To express your frustration. Admittedly, the game's ratings are still “very positive”, with about 80% of user reviews falling into this category, but that 80% is down from previous weeks. And now, if you look at the game Recent ReviewsYou will find a lot of negative ratings on PSN account change required.
He They say “Due to technical issues at the launch of Helldivers 2, we temporarily allowed the requirements to link Steam accounts to a PlayStation Network account to be optional. That grace period will now end.” This expiry date will start from 6th May for new players and from 4th June for existing players.
While the frustration is understandable, it's important to note that creating a PSN account does not require a PlayStation console – creating it is free and can be done online, with no PlayStation 5 required. SIE encourages players to do so before the June 4 change.
“We understand that while this may be inconvenient for some of you, this move will help us continue to build a community that you are all proud to be a part of,” the announcement said.
For more, read about the Democratic Detonation premium warbond that comes to Helldivers 2 this week, and then read how the latest Helldivers 2 update raised the level cap, added blizzards and sandstorms, and more. check out sports informer Helldivers 2 review to find out why we think it's a must-play game.
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