Helldivers 2 PC Is Getting Review Bombed Over PSN Requirement

Helldivers 2, a popular PC game, is facing a massive backlash, receiving over 60,000 negative reviews on Steam within 24 hours due to the newly implemented requirement for players to log in using a PlayStation Network (PSN) account. This requirement, intended to facilitate crossplay and integrate PlayStation services, was disclosed before the game's release but has only recently been enforced, leading to severe criticism from the gaming community.

Despite the controversy, the requirement for a PSN account is similar to practices by other companies like Microsoft and 2K Sports, which also require accounts for gameplay. The developer, Arrowhead, and its CEO have expressed regret over the situation, hoping to regain trust by continuing to provide a quality gaming experience. Critics argue that while the requirement may pose an inconvenience, especially in regions where PSN is not available, the backlash seems disproportionate to the issue at hand.