Sike! Sony’s PlayStation has backtracked on the decision to enforce mandatory PSN account linking for Helldivers 2 PC players. What started as a potential gaming nightmare transformed into a rollercoaster weekend, leaving gamers and industry insiders alike shaking their heads in disbelief.
PlayStation dropped the bombshell on Friday afternoon, saying PC players of Helldivers 2 would need to create PSN accounts or risk being left out in the cold. Cue the uproar from the Steam community, who weren’t having it.
The backlash was swift and merciless. Review bombs rained down like confetti, refund requests flooded in, and the internet was ablaze with fury. PlayStation was in the eye of a perfect storm, unprepared for the tidal wave of backlash.
But thankfully, justice prevails. After a whirlwind of chaos, PlayStation has seen the light and scrapped the PSN account linking requirement. Phew!
In a carefully worded statement, PlayStation expressed gratitude for the “valuable feedback” from PC players. Translation: “We messed up, and we’re sorry.”
Arrowhead CEO Johan Pilestedt also joined in the chorus of thanks, acknowledging PlayStation’s swift reversal. It’s a rare moment of unity in the often divided gaming community, where developers and players come together against the powers that be.
So there you have it, folks. The saga of Helldivers 2 and the great PSN debacle is over, leaving us with a valuable lesson: never underestimate the power of the gaming community.
