Final week noticed a brand new coverage change for Helldivers 2 on PC, as a PSN account grew to become a compulsory requirement to sign up to the sport. This announcement did not go over effectively with the Helldivers 2 playerbase, and after the sport was bombarded with 1000’s of unfavourable opinions, Sony introduced that it had reversed course on this resolution.
“Helldivers fans–we’ve heard your suggestions on the Helldivers 2 account linking replace. The Might 6 replace, which might have required Steam and PlayStation Community account linking for brand new gamers and for present gamers starting Might 30, is not going to be transferring ahead,” Sony wrote in an announcement on its official account. “We’re nonetheless studying what’s greatest for PC gamers and your suggestions has been invaluable. Thanks once more on your continued assist of Helldivers 2 and we’ll preserve you up to date on future plans.”
Helldivers followers — we’ve heard your suggestions on the Helldivers 2 account linking replace. The Might 6 replace, which might have required Steam and PlayStation Community account linking for brand new gamers and for present gamers starting Might 30, is not going to be transferring ahead.
We’re nonetheless…— PlayStation (@PlayStation) May 6, 2024
Sony’s resolution to implement a PSN account requirement had main ramifications final week, as Helldivers 2 was quickly delisted in 177 countries the place PSN just isn’t accessible. Arrowhead CEO Johan Pilestedt commented on the issue on Sunday, explaining that the studio was “speaking options” with PlayStation behind the scenes. Initially, the PSN requirement was imagined to have been part of the sport when Helldivers 2 launched, however as a result of overwhelming success the sport had it was postponed to a later date.
“It was my resolution to disable account linking at launch in order that gamers might play the sport,” Pilestedt wrote on X/Twitter. “I didn’t guarantee gamers have been conscious of the requirement and we did not discuss it sufficient. We knew for about six months earlier than launch that it will be obligatory for on-line PS titles.”
With the controversy seemingly over, Helldivers 2 gamers can count on to mess around with a number of new arctic-themed weapons within the Polar Patriots warbond this month. In the meantime, Ghost of Tsushima: Director’s Reduce will launch Might 16 and a PSN account will solely be required for its Legends multiplayer mode and the brand new PlayStation overlay, (*2*).