Glory to Democracy! Sony's controversial decision to make Helldivers 2players on Steam link their accounts to PSN has been reversed. The decision was met with a lot of backlash from players, which seems to have pressured Sony to cancel the update.
Helldivers 2 Player Confirms Eagle-1 Hitboxes With Hilarious Midair Collision
23.04.2024 - 06:48 / gamerant.com / Sony / Lance Gose
A Helldivers 2 player discovered the model for Eagle-1 came with its own hitboxes after a comedic midair collision. Since the game's release, there's been no shortage of videos showcasing the many ways Helldivers 2 players can expire in the line of duty, but one unfortunate soldier met a particularly gruesome end when they were launched into the air and subsequently hit by the series' iconic Eagle Fighter.
Helldivers 2 has garnered a notorious reputation for the sheer body count of its ongoing Galactic War against the Terminids and Automatons, with millions of the eponymous Helldivers expected to die in the course of even a single planetary siege. Most players likely met their untimely demise through typical means, such as a pack of Terminids or under a barrage of shells fired by Automaton artillery. Some might have fallen victim to the always-present possibility of friendly fire. Other, newer players were unfortunate enough to discover that the transport ships came with their own collision detection, and standing directly under Pelican-1's landing spot was not advised.
Now, one particular Helldiver shared another unique way to die in the Galactic War. Reddit user Apocryphea posted a short video of a skirmish against the Terminids. Their mission quickly took a turn for the worse after a bug with Helldivers 2's physics engine launched them into the air, whereafter they collided with Eagle-1 while the jet was coming in to provide close air support for the rest of the team. Surprisingly, the fighter did not pass harmlessly through as some might have expected. Instead, the collision ended up damaging the player's body, leaving the unfortunate corpse dismembered and confirming that the developers added hitboxes to Eagle-1's in-game model.
Players were shocked not only by the uniqueness of Apocryphea's death but also by the thoroughness of developer Arrowhead Game Studios in adding collision mechanics to what was believed to be a noninteractable element for Helldivers 2's most destructive stratagems. Several users were also jokingly concerned that Eagle-1 might be traumatized after witnessing such a gruesome death face-to-face, with Apocryphea additionally imagining how the pilot might have had to personally wipe away the blood on her jet's windshield while resupplying.
Helldivers 2's ongoing Galactic War has already provided a trove of inspiring and hilarious stories to the community, but with Arrowhead Game Studios' plans to keep adding more content, players will likely continue to share more memorable moments for the foreseeable future. A notable insider additionally claimed Sony was engaged in early discussions regarding a possible Helldivers 2 port to Xbox consoles, meaning the beloved cooperative
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gamerant.com
05.05.2024 / 13:43
Steam is Refunding Helldivers 2 Players Even if They Have More Than 2 Hours of Playtime
Steam is making unexpected moves in the gaming world, refunding Helldivers 2 players despite their playtime exceeding the usual two-hour limit. Helldivers 2, developed by Arrowhead Game Studios, has been a popular multiplayer game on both PlayStation and PC platforms. However, recent controversies surrounding mandatory PlayStation Network (PSN) account linking for PC players have led to widespread discontent among the gaming community.
gamesradar.com
04.05.2024 / 12:33
Helldivers 2 devs remind players "it's Sony's decision, not ours" amid PSN backlash: "We always knew this day would get here, and it's going about how I expected"
As Helldivers 2 endures thousands of negative Steam user reviews prompted by mandatory PlayStation Network account linking, community managers from developer Arrowhead have been rushing around handing out context and clarification to disgruntled players. A key point comes from community manager Twinbeard on Discord: "It's Sony's decision, not ours."
engadget.com
03.05.2024 / 19:05
Helldivers 2 PC players suddenly have to link to a PSN account and they're not being chill about it
Linking to a random third-party account when you just want to play a video game you paid for is truly annoying and, honestly, keeps me from even launching certain games by certain publishers who shall remain nameless. Helldivers 2 players are experiencing this frustration right now, as the PC version of the massively popular third-person shooter will soon require a link to a PlayStation account.
digitaltrends.com
03.05.2024 / 17:05
Helldivers 2 PC players are furious over this controversial change
Helldivers 2, February’s surprise multiplayer hit from Arrowhead Game Studios and Sony Interactive Entertainment, is now getting bombarded with negative reviews on Steam. That’s because the game will soon require all PC players to link their Steam account to a PlayStation Network account.
polygon.com
03.05.2024 / 14:51
Helldivers 2 players on Steam now need a PlayStation account to play
Helldivers 2 players who’ve been playing the game on Windows PC via Steam since launch will now need a PlayStation Network account to access the game. Helldivers 2 publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment posted a notice to the game’s Steam page on Thursday informing Steam players of the change.
gamerant.com
03.05.2024 / 13:35
Helldivers 2 Players Make Unexpected Discovery on Terminid Planets After Patch
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gamingbolt.com
03.05.2024 / 10:41
Helldivers 2 PC Players Will Soon be Required to Link Their Steam and PlayStation Network Accounts
Helldivers 2 has brought more success for Sony and developer Arrowhead Game Studios than they could ever have imagined, and a large portion of that success has come through the co-op shooter’s sizeable audience on PC. Soon, however, Sony will be implementing a new requirement on that audience in order to be able to play the game.
ign.com
03.05.2024 / 08:55
Sony Is Forcing All Helldivers 2 Steam Players to Connect to a PlayStation Network Account — and It’s Going Down About as Well as You’d Expect
Sony has sparked a backlash after announcing plans to force Helldivers 2 Steam players to connect to a PlayStation Network account.
gamerant.com
03.05.2024 / 06:27
Halo Infinite Players Are Creating a Helldivers 2-Inspired Mode Using Forge
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gamerant.com
02.05.2024 / 20:40
Helldivers 2 Reveals Polar Patriots Warbond With New Weapons and Gear
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gamerant.com
02.05.2024 / 05:19
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