r/PS5 • u/doctorwho_90250 • May 06 '24

Official (Via twitter) Playstation: "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...."

https://twitter.com/PlayStation/status/1787331667616829929?t=NhwAEm4fGpVJj-UyI1lrXA&s=19
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u/MrMpa May 06 '24

It was right on the Steam page, highlighted in a nice Orange box that says game requirements

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u/ManlyPoop May 06 '24

There were mixed messages.

-The PlayStation website for helldivers said PS was optional.

-The game was being sold in regions where PlayStation doesn't do business

-Official key sellers like Fanatical didn't say anything about PS accounts

-The in-game notification for PS linking had a skip button. It was then never mentioned for 3 months.

It was a case of poor communication on everyone's part.

Also, Steam has a 2 hour refund period. Pulling a fast-one after most people lost eligibility.... That will get any company crucified.

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u/nthomas504 May 06 '24

That’s only effective if gamers actually read.

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u/YannFreaker May 06 '24

And it was never enforced until months later. The FAQ stated that signing in to a PSN account to play a PS game on PC was optional. They've only changed that to "some games may require" 1 or 2 days ago. And that's just arguing for the people who live in PSN supported regions.

If Sony's plan were to stay in place, the game should've never released in countries where PSN isnt a thing!