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Gaming community reaction to Sony's PSN decision for Helldivers 2
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Overall positive reaction • 33%
Mixed feelings • 33%
Continued dissatisfaction • 34%
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Sony Reverses PSN Linking for Helldivers 2, Game Tops 2024 Sales After 410K Negative Reviews
May 7, 2024, 08:41 AM
Helldivers 2, a popular game developed by Arrowhead, was initially removed from PSN in 177 countries due to a mandatory PlayStation Network (PSN) linking requirement for PC players. This led to over 410,000 negative reviews and significant review bombing on various platforms. In response to the community's strong reaction, Sony decided to make the PSN linking optional, aiming to mend its relationship with PC gamers and continue its expansion into PlayStation on PC. This decision was influenced by the Helldivers 2 community's collaborative efforts, as acknowledged by Johan Pilestedt, the game's creative director. Following this reversal, the game's sales surged, making it the best-selling game of 2024, and fans have been encouraged to reverse their negative reviews.
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