Sony quickly backs down on Helldivers 2 PSN requirement for PC players
06.05.2024 - 13:21
/ engadget.com
/ Johan Pilestedt
/ Sony
After creating a massive kerfuffle by forcing Helldivers 2 PC players to link their Steam accounts to the PlayStation Network, Sony is backing down. The May 6 update will no longer be released and, presumably, the game won't be removed from sale on Steam in 177 countries and territories as reported yesterday.
«Helldivers fans — we’ve heard your feedback on the Helldivers 2 account linking update,» the company said on X. «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.»
In a separate post, Arrowhead CEO Johan Pilestedt said, «firstly, I am impressed by the willpower of the @helldivers2 community and your ability to collaborate. Secondly I want to thank our partners and friends at @PlayStation for quickly and effectively making the decision to leave PSN linking optional. We together want to set a new standard for what a live game is, and how developers and community can support each other to create the best game experiences.»
Ouch, right in the review score
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