Sony Faces Backlash as Helldivers 2 Receives Review Bombing Due to New Mandatory Account Requirements for PC Players

Sony and Arrowhead Game Studios have sparked controversy with their recent announcement regarding Helldivers 2. The popular co-op shooter will now require players to link their PlayStation Network accounts to their PC (Steam) accounts by June 4, 2024. This move, aimed at improving player safety features, has not been well-received by the gaming community.

Initially, Helldivers 2 was supposed to require the linking of PSN and Steam accounts, but this requirement was temporarily removed due to server overload. The sudden reintroduction of this requirement has raised concerns among players, especially those from countries where the PlayStation Network system is not available.

The CEO of Arrowhead Game Studios, @Pilestedt, has responded to the criticism, stating that they are exploring solutions to help players from countries not listed in the PSN drop-down menu. They are also working with Sony to make the account linking optional for players in regions where the PSN system is unavailable.

However, the mandatory account linking has faced backlash from the Helldivers 2 community, with concerns raised about accessibility issues for players in countries without PSN support. Some fear that using VPNs to create PSN accounts may lead to bans from Sony.

As the situation unfolds, players await further updates from Sony and Arrowhead Game Studios. The controversy surrounding Helldivers 2 serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by gamers in regions with limited access to gaming platforms.