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Market response to Helldivers 2 backlash by July 1
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Sony to Mandate PSN Account for All Helldivers 2 PC Players by June, Over 10K Negative Reviews
May 3, 2024, 04:03 PM
Sony has announced that all PC players of Helldivers 2 will be required to link their Steam accounts to a PlayStation Network (PSN) account by June. This requirement, initially optional at launch, will become mandatory for new players starting May 6 and for existing players by June 4, with a mandatory login beginning May 30. The decision has led to significant backlash from the gaming community, resulting in over 10,000 negative Steam reviews. Sony has directed affected players to contact PlayStation Support for assistance.
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