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Update, 5\/6\/2024:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

PlayStation will not be requiring Helldivers 2 players to link their Steam accounts to PlayStation Network accounts following widespread backlash from the game’s community. This follows days of turmoil amongst players, leading to Helldivers 2 on Steam dropping from a “Mostly Positive”-rated game to “Mixed” for all reviews and “Mostly Negative” for recent reviews<\/a>. Even the first Helldivers started receiving bad reviews as a result of this, according to developer Arrowhead Game Studios’ CEO<\/a>\u00a0Johaan Pilestedt.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“Helldivers fans \u2013 we’ve heard your feedback on the Helldivers 2 account linking update,” a post<\/a> made today on X (formerly Twitter) reads. “The May 6 update, which would have required Steam and PlayStation Network account linking for new players and for current players beginning May 30, will not be moving forward.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“We’re still learning what is best for PC players and your feedback has been invaluable. Thanks again for your continued support of Helldivers 2 and we’ll keep you updated on future plans.”\u00a0<\/p>\n

Following this news, Pilestedt took to X to thank PlayStation for the change while noting how impressed they are with the Helldivers 2 community.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Firstly, I am impressed by the willpower of the @helldivers2<\/a> community and your ability to collaborate. Secondly I want to thank our partners and friends at @PlayStation<\/a> for quickly and effectively making the decision to leave PSN linking optional. We together want to set a new\u2026 https:\/\/t.co\/2rayksgH1v<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Pilestedt (@Pilestedt) May 6, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

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.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The original story continues below…<\/em><\/p>\n\n

Original story, 5\/3\/2024:<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

Developer Arrowhead Game Studios and Sony Interactive Entertainment have announced that Helldivers 2<\/a> on Steam will soon require a PlayStation Network account to play. All new players from May 30 will have to link their Steam account to a PSN account, and all current players will have to do so by June 4.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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’s Steam reviews<\/a> to express their frustration. Admittedly, the game’s rating is still “Very Positive,” with roughly 80% of user reviews falling into this category, but that 80% is lower than it has been in the weeks prior. And now, if you look at the game’s recent reviews<\/a>, you’ll find plenty of negative ratings over the required PSN account change.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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SIE says<\/a> due to “technical issues at the launch of Helldivers 2, we allowed the linking requirements for Steam accounts to a PlayStation Network account to be temporarily optional. That grace period will now expire.” That expiration begins on May 6 for new players and June 4 for current players.\u00a0<\/p>\n

While frustration is understood, it’s important to note a PlayStation console is not required to create a PSN account \u2013 creating one is free and can be done online, no PlayStation 5 required. SIE encourages players to do so ahead of the June 4 change.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“We understand that while this may be an inconvenience to some of you, this step will help us continue to build a community that you are all proud to be a part of,” the announcement reads.\u00a0<\/p>\n

For more,\u00a0read about the\u00a0Democratic Detonation premium Warbond<\/a>\u00a0that drops into Helldivers 2 this week, and then read about how\u00a0the latest Helldivers 2 update<\/a>\u00a0increased the level cap, added blizzards and sandstorms, and more. Check out\u00a0Game Informer’s\u00a0<\/em>Helldivers 2 review<\/a>\u00a0to find out why we think it’s a must-play game.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n

What do you think about these changes? Let us know in the comments below!<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n