After creating a massive uproar by forcing helldivers 2 PC gamers link their Steam accounts to PlayStation Network, Sony backs down. The May 6 update will no longer be released, and the game will presumably no longer be available for purchase on Steam in 177 countries and territories. reported yesterday.
“Helldivers fans: We've heard your feedback on the Helldivers 2 account linking update,” the company said. twitter.com/PlayStation/status/1787331667616829929″ rel=”nofollow noopener” target=”_blank” data-ylk=”slk:said on x;cpos:3;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas” class=”link “>said in x. “The May 6 update, which would have required linking Steam and PlayStation Network accounts for new players and for current players starting May 30, will not move forward.”
In a separate post, Johan Pilestedt, CEO of Arrowhead, said: “Firstly, I am impressed by the willpower of the @helldivers2 community and their ability to collaborate. Secondly, I want to thank our partners and friends at @ PlayStation for making the decision quickly and effectively to make PSN linking optional. Together we want to set a new standard for what live gaming is and how developers and the community can support each other to create the best gaming experiences. “.
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