Summary
Amid the ongoingHelldivers 2controversy, Sony has made a small but crucial change to the PlayStation Network’s FAQs. WhileHelldivers 2has been an enormous success in its initial launch period, some gamers have been less than pleased by developer Arrowhead Game Studios and publisher Sony over the last couple of days.
Helldivers 2is a game that, in the period after its release, has built up a ton of goodwill with its community. The developer is frequently speaking to players about what they’d like to see in the game, and is bringing consistent content updates to make the game feel constantly fresh. However, whenHelldivers 2announced a major change to Steam and PlayStation account linking, many gamers in the community felt betrayed, and the aftermath hasn’t been pretty.
As reported byDualShockers, Redditors have noticed that Sony has made a small change to the PSN FAQs. With the question, “Do I have to sign in to PSN to play a PlayStation game on PC?” it was previously stated that this was “optional” in the FAQs. However, in the quietly revised answer, Sony claims that “Some PlayStation games may require you sign in and link to an account for PSN.” AlthoughHelldivers 2is being review bombedin the wake of this controversy, this change could imply that Sony is sticking to its guns on this particular issue.
Sony Changes PSN FAQ in Wake of Helldivers 2 Controversy
It will certainly be interesting to see how the situation continues to develop.Helldivers 2’s director has already responded to the review bombingof the game, describing it as “warranted.” However, it remains unclearhow much of the decision is actually down to ArrowheadGame Studios, or if it is being led by Sony. Regardless, the community doesn’t seem like it will back down here, so it’ll be fascinating to see if player numbers are massively affected when the changes take effect on May 6.
While the controversy is definitely a blow toHelldivers 2and its strong reputation, hopefully, the game continues to deliver great content to players. One recentHelldivers 2leak even hints at the destruction of one planet, which would be a big change to the ongoing Galactic War. It’s important that players always take these leaks with a grain of salt, however. There are many concepts that have been leaked in the game so far, and not everything seen makes all the way to release.
Helldivers 2
WHERE TO PLAY
Do you believe in freedom? Can you stand in the face of oppression – and defend the defenceless? Wage war for peace. Die for democracy.Join forces with up to three friends and wreak havoc on an alien scourge threatening the safety of your home planet, Super Earth, in this multiplayer co-op shooter for PS5 and PC from Arrowhead Game Studios.Step into the boots of the Helldivers, an elite class of soldiers whose mission is to spread peace, liberty and Managed Democracy using the biggest, baddest and most explosive tools in the galaxy.Helldivers don’t go planet side without proper backup, but it’s up to you to decide how and when to call it in. Not only do you have a host of superpowered primary weapons and customizable loadouts, you also have the ability to call on stratagems during play.Helldivers 2 features Arrowhead’s best cooperative gameplay yet. Collaboration will be vital: Teams will synergize on loadouts, strategize their approach for each mission and complete objectives together.1Enlist in Super Earth’s premier military peacekeeping force today. We are heroes… we are legends… WE ARE HELLDIVERS.
