After Helldivers 2 was faraway from Steam for 177 international locations following the current PlayStation Community account-linking debacle, followers have been eagerly awaiting updates, particularly after Sony reversed course on the account-linking resolution. A pair updates did come in at this time — however not ones that followers had been hoping for.
Firstly, Helldivers 2 added the Baltics to its restricted international locations, as recorded on its SteamDB page. However, extra considerably, Ghost of Tsushima has also been restricted in international locations the place PSN just isn’t obtainable, resulting in the similar buy restrictions as Helldivers 2.
Each video games at the moment are restricted in Etstonia, Lithuania, and Latvia in addition to the 177 different video games on the listing.
Helldivers 2 buy restrictions had been up to date so as to add Baltics.
Moreover, Ghost of Tsushima now has the similar buy restrictions. pic.twitter.com/TbXjHzCfwb
— SteamDB (@SteamDB) May 10, 2024
The event comes simply days after Ghost of Tsushima developer Sucker Punch clarified the scenario on PSN account-linking on the Director’s Lower’s upcoming PC launch, which is about to launch on Might 16. The studio stated on Might 5 {that a} PSN account could be required for Legends on-line multiplayer mode and to make use of the PlayStation overlay, however not for the single-player portion.
In the present day’s growth appears to verify worries that the PC model wouldn’t be obtainable in international locations the place PSN just isn’t obtainable, particularly as Helldivers 2 seems to be an exception to its account-linking rule.
Sony reversed course on the widely-derided resolution to require Helldivers 2 gamers to hyperlink their Steam and Ps Community accounts on Might 5, however the hit on-line shooter continues to be restricted in international locations the place PSN just isn’t obtainable. Whereas Helldivers 2’s Steam evaluation web page has began to get well from the inflow of backlash over the unique announcement, followers took the addition of the Baltics as restricted international locations as a troubling signal at this time.
“So I assume they don’t seem to be going to allow buying,” wrote SteamDB creator Pavel Djundik on X/Twitter.
Sony has not but responded to IGN’s request for remark.
Alex Stedman is a Senior Information Editor with IGN, overseeing leisure reporting. When she’s not writing or modifying, you could find her studying fantasy novels or taking part in Dungeons & Dragons.