Sony demands PSN accounts for Helldivers 2 PC players, and it's not going well
Sony demands PSN accounts for Helldivers 2 PC players, and it's not going well
Sony Interactive Entertainment has mandated that players of Helldivers 2 on PC link their Steam accounts to a PlayStation Network (PSN) account by June 4, citing safety and security reasons. This decision has sparked significant backlash within the Helldivers community, with many expressing dissatisfaction on Reddit and through negative Steam reviews.
The requirement for PSN account linking comes years after major security breaches involving PSN, which included a significant hack in 2011 compromising millions of user details. This historical context has added to the frustration among players, who are now forced to register with a network previously plagued by security issues.
Despite the controversy, Helldivers 2 has been a major success on PC, quickly becoming Sony's most successful PC launch. The game's success and the new PSN requirement highlight the tension between maintaining a secure gaming environment and respecting the preferences of a global player base.