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Outcome of PSN requirement controversy by end of 2024
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PSN Requirement Retained • 33%
PSN Requirement Modified • 33%
PSN Requirement Removed • 34%
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Helldivers 2 Pulled from 177 Countries, Faces 215,000 Negative Reviews Over PSN Requirement
May 6, 2024, 03:51 PM
Helldivers 2, a popular video game, has been pulled from sale in 177 countries due to a new requirement for a PlayStation Network (PSN) account, sparking widespread backlash and negative reviews. The game, previously available globally on Steam, faced criticism after Sony implemented a policy necessitating a PSN login for gameplay, which is not accessible in many regions. This led to a significant number of negative reviews, totaling over 215,000. In response to the controversy, Steam has been issuing refunds to players, regardless of playtime, and discussions between Arrowhead, the game's developer, and Sony are ongoing to find a resolution.
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Requirement removed • 33%
Requirement modified • 33%
No change to requirement • 34%
Continue following Sony's mandates • 33%
Seek alternate publishing partners • 33%
Develop games independently of Sony • 33%
Maintain the mandate with no changes • 25%
Modify the mandate to include exceptions • 25%
Repeal the mandate completely • 25%
Offer alternate authentication methods • 25%
Yes • 50%
No • 50%
Issue a software update to remove PSN requirements • 33%
Offer discounts on future purchases for affected users • 33%
Take no further action • 33%
Implement similar requirements • 25%
Publicly announce avoidance of similar requirements • 25%
No change in current policies • 25%
Revise existing requirements • 25%
Positive reception • 33%
Mixed reception • 33%
Negative reception • 34%
