It seems that the recent update requiring players to link a PSN account in Helldivers 2 has sparked significant controversy, leading to a drop in Steam reviews from ‘Mostly Positive’ to ‘Mixed.’ Over 100,000 new reviews have been left as ‘Mostly Negative,’ reflecting the dissatisfaction of players with this requirement.

Arrowhead CEO Jhan Pilestedt has issued an apology for the backlash, stating that it was not their decision but rather a mandate from Sony. Additionally, Sony updated its PSN linking page, changing the wording to indicate that linking may be required for some PlayStation games.

Ouch, right in the review score 😢🤕

Well, I guess it’s warranted. Sorry everyone for how this all transpired. I hope we will make it up and regain the trust by providing a continued great game experience.

I just want to make great games! pic.twitter.com/EPO7apDUlc

— Pilestedt (@Pilestedt) May 3, 2024

This change has implications for players in countries where PSN is not available, as they may now be unable to play Helldivers 2 if they cannot access PSN. Attempts to circumvent this using VPNs, a violation of Sony’s terms of service, have reportedly resulted in bans for some players.

Despite the negative reviews, player numbers have remained relatively stable, with around 120,000 peak concurrent players since May 1 according to SteamDB.

As of now, Sony has not officially commented on the situation, leaving players and the gaming community awaiting further clarification or resolution.

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