I assume you did not read this when you launched the game then /P2QRwBaYtp- PhineasJack May 3, 2024 Still, that hasn’t prevented Steam players from hitting out at Sony for adding the requirement in now, three months after launch. As has been pointed out, Helldivers 2 launched with this requirement, but it was removed after the game exploded with popularity and the servers collapsed. Many are saying they had no idea that playing Helldivers 2 on Steam without linking to a PlayStation account was part of a “grace period”. It’s fair to say that PC gamers who play Helldivers 2 on Steam and have nothing to do with Sony or PlayStation are upset by the decision.

“Many thanks for your continued support of Helldivers 2!” Perhaps bracing itself for a backlash it knew was to come, Sony said: “We understand that while this may be an inconvenience to some of you, this step will help us to continue to build a community that you are all proud to be a part of.

It also allows those players that have been banned the right to appeal.” “This is our main way to protect players from griefing and abuse by enabling the banning of players that engage in that type of behavior. “Account linking plays a critical role in protecting our players and upholding the values of safety and security provided on PlayStation and PlayStation Studios games,” Sony said in its statement. Why is Sony forcing this requirement upon Steam players? Safety and security, it said. Current players on Steam will start to see the mandatory login from May 30 and will be required to have linked a Steam and PlayStation Network account by June 4. Here’s what’s going to happen: on May 6, all new Helldivers 2 players on Steam will be required to connect their Steam account to a PlayStation Network account. Sony said this “grace period” will now expire. In a statement attributed to Sony Interactive Entertainment, the PlayStation maker said that due to “technical issues” at the launch of Helldivers 2, it allowed the linking requirements for Steam accounts to a PlayStation Network account to be temporarily optional. ORIGINAL STORY: Sony has sparked a backlash after announcing plans to force Helldivers 2 Steam players to connect to a PlayStation Network account. Sony asks: 'Do I have to sign in to PSN to play a PlayStation game on PC?' And it replies: 'Signing in to PSN is optional when playing a PlayStation game on PC.'Ĭlearly, when it comes to Helldivers 2, the rules have changed. Some players have threatened to quit the game over the issue, with others demanding a refund.Ĭonfusingly, the FAQ section of Sony's support page appears to contradict this new requirement. Please reference - if you have any further questions you can reach out using the 'Contact PlayStation Support' at the bottom of the page.- Pilestedt May 3, 2024Įarlier today, Sony announced that PC players of Helldivers 2 would soon be forced to link their Steam accounts to a PlayStation Network account to continue playing, sparking a widespread backlash across social media, forums, and Discord. Hey everyone, in regards to account linking and questions thereto.

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