Well it looks like the shit has really hit the fan for Helldivers 2. Arrowhead Game Studios, or Sony, have made it compulsory to link your game account to the Playstation network which has caused plenty of anger in the HD2 community.
Creating a Playstation account is free and you do not need to have a physical Playstation console, and it only takes a minute or two to create an account. However, it would appear that some countries are blocked from creating a Playstation account which means HD2 will no longer work in those countries.
Refunds are apparently being granted by Steam even if you have gone over the 2 weeks and 2 hours of playtime.
Sony HD2 linking announcement:
steamcommunity.com
Steam HD2 discussion:
steamcommunity.com
Information on refunds:
gamerant.com
Attention Helldivers,
Due to technical issues at the launch of HELLDIVERS™ 2, we allowed the linking requirements for Steam accounts to a PlayStation Network account to be temporarily optional. That grace period will now expire. See details below in this post.
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. This is our main way to protect players from griefing and abuse by enabling the banning of players that engage in that type of behaviour. It also allows those players that have been banned the right to appeal.
As such, as of May 6th, all new HELLDIVERS 2 players on Steam will be required to connect their Steam account to a PlayStation Network account. Current players on Steam will start to see the mandatory login from May 30th and will be required to have linked a Steam and PlayStation Network account by June 4th. PlayStation Network accounts are free and easy to set up using this link:
How to create an account on PlayStation Network
Find out how to set up an account for PlayStation™Network.www.playstation.com
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.
Many thanks for your continued support of HELLDIVERS 2!
Sony Interactive Entertainment
Creating a Playstation account is free and you do not need to have a physical Playstation console, and it only takes a minute or two to create an account. However, it would appear that some countries are blocked from creating a Playstation account which means HD2 will no longer work in those countries.
Refunds are apparently being granted by Steam even if you have gone over the 2 weeks and 2 hours of playtime.
Sony HD2 linking announcement:
Steam :: HELLDIVERS™ 2 :: HELLDIVERS™ 2 Account Linking Update
UPDATE 5/6/2024: Helldivers fans -- we’ve heard your feedback on the Helldivers 2 account linking update. The May 6 update, which would have required Steam and PlayStation Network account linking for new players and for current players beginning May 30, will not be moving forward. We’re still...
Steam HD2 discussion:
HELLDIVERS™ 2 General Discussions :: Steam Community
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Information on refunds:
Steam is Refunding Helldivers 2 Players Even if They Have More Than 2 Hours of Playtime
Amid backlash, Steam grants Helldivers 2 refunds surpassing 2-hour limit, signaling significant discontent with PSN account linking mandate.
gamerant.com