Summary
- Sony made a crucial change to PSN FAQs regarding linking accounts for certain games.
- Helldivers 2 faced backlash for a major change in linking accounts, leading to review bombing.
- Director response to review bombing and leaked content hint at significant changes coming.
Amid the ongoing Helldivers 2 controversy, Sony has made a small but crucial change to the PlayStation Network's FAQs. While Helldivers 2 has 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 2 is 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, when Helldivers 2 announced 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 by DualShockers, 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." Although Helldivers 2 is being review bombed in 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 bombing of the game, describing it as "warranted." However, it remains unclear how much of the decision is actually down to Arrowhead Game 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 to Helldivers 2 and its strong reputation, hopefully, the game continues to deliver great content to players. One recent Helldivers 2 leak 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
- Released
- February 8, 2024
WHERE TO PLAY
The Galaxy’s Last Line of Offence. Enlist in the Helldivers and join the fight for freedom across a hostile galaxy in a fast, frantic, and ferocious third-person shooter.
URGENT BROADCAST – SUPER EARTH ARMED FORCES
Freedom. Peace. Democracy. Your Super Earth-born rights. The key pillars of our civilization. Of our very existence. But the war rages on. And everything is once again under threat.
Join the greatest military force the galaxy has ever seen and make this a safe and free place to live.
BECOME A LEGEND
You will be assembled into squads of up to four Helldivers and assigned strategic missions. Watch each other’s back – friendly fire is an unfortunate certainty of war, but victory without teamwork is impossible.
LOADOUTS
Rain down freedom from above, sneak through enemy territory, or grit your teeth and charge head-first into the jaws of combat. How you deliver liberty is your choice; you’ll have access to a wide array of explosive firepower, life-saving armor and battle-changing stratagems… the jewel in every Helldiver’s arsenal.
REQUISITION
Super Earth recognises your hard work with valuable Requisition. Use it to access different rewards that benefit you, your squad, your destroyer ship and our overall war effort.
THREATS
Everything on every planet wants you dead. That’s what we’re dealing with. Each enemy has distinct and unpredictable characteristics, tactics, and behavior – but they all fight ferociously and without fear or morality.
THE GALACTIC WAR
Capturing enemy planets, defending against invasions, and completing missions will contribute to our overall effort. This war will be won or lost depending on the actions of everyone involved.
We stand together, or we fall apart.
- Developer(s)
- Arrowhead Game Studios, Nixxes
- Publisher(s)
- Sony Interactive Entertainment, PlayStation Publishing
- Franchise
- Helldivers
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC
- Genre(s)
- Third-Person Shooter, Extraction Shooter, Action, Science Fiction
- Metascore
- 83
