Helldivers 2, a popular game developed by Arrowhead Game Studios from Sweden and distributed by Sony Interactive Entertainment, is available on two platforms: PS5 and PC (Steam).
Initially, PC players were not required to have a PlayStation Network (PSN) account to play the game due to technical reasons. However, recently Helldivers 2 announced that PC players must now link their accounts to PSN in order to play, citing reasons related to security and player protection. The deadline for this action is June 4, 2024.
As anticipated, many PC players expressed dissatisfaction with this change, as it restricts players outside the 69 supported countries from accessing the game. Additionally, concerns about security arise from past hacking incidents on PSN, leading to doubts about Sony’s security standards among PC players.
In response to the backlash, Johan Pilestedt, CEO of Arrowhead, issued an apology on Twitter and reassured fans of their commitment to restoring trust and delivering a great gaming experience. However, the specifics of how they plan to address the issue remain unclear.
Thomas “Twinbeard” Petersson, a community manager at Arrowhead, revealed on Discord that the decision to link accounts was not made by Arrowhead but by Sony directly. PC players are advised to await further clarification from Sony regarding this policy change.
TLDR: Helldivers 2, a popular game, now requires PC players to link their accounts to PlayStation Network for security reasons. This decision has sparked backlash among players, prompting Arrowhead’s CEO to apologize and promise to address concerns. Sony is the authority behind this account linking policy, and clarification is awaited.
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