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What will be Arrowhead's future strategy regarding game platform mandates by the end of 2024?
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Continue following Sony's mandates • 33%
Seek alternate publishing partners • 33%
Develop games independently of Sony • 33%
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Sony's PSN Mandate for Helldivers 2 PC Sparks Backlash, Review Bombing
May 3, 2024, 11:03 PM
Sony has mandated that all PC players of Helldivers 2 must link their game accounts to a PlayStation Network (PSN) account to continue playing, sparking significant backlash and review bombing within the gaming community. This decision, announced after the game's release, has led to a surge in negative reviews and refund requests from players. The controversy stems from the requirement being imposed even in regions where PSN is not available, highlighting PSN's region limitations and forcing players to either create a PSN account or lose access to the game they purchased. The game's developers, Arrowhead, have communicated that the decision was made by Sony and not them, and they are looking for better options for players in unsupported regions. The CEO of Arrowhead has apologized for the poor communication regarding the PSN mandate.
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Requirement removed • 33%
Requirement modified • 33%
No change to requirement • 34%
PSN Requirement Retained • 33%
PSN Requirement Modified • 33%
PSN Requirement Removed • 34%
Implement similar requirements • 25%
Publicly announce avoidance of similar requirements • 25%
No change in current policies • 25%
Revise existing requirements • 25%
Increased lawsuits • 33%
Enhanced in-game anti-cheat measures • 33%
Partnerships with external security firms • 33%
Accepts Sony and Apollo's offer • 25%
Accepts another offer • 25%
Merges with another entity • 25%
Remains independent • 25%
Issue a software update to remove PSN requirements • 33%
Offer discounts on future purchases for affected users • 33%
Take no further action • 33%