Heads up, Helldivers 2 PC troopers! Sony Interactive Entertainment, the publisher behind the popular co-op shooter, has announced a mandatory linking of Steam accounts with PlayStation Network (PSN) IDs.
This move, effective from June 4th, 2024, aims to strengthen the game’s safety and security measures.
While it had initially been possible for PC players on Steam to play Helldivers 2 without a PSN account, this appears to have been an extension of the grace period due to launching technical difficulties. In order to maintain the proper environment on the Internet, Sony points out that a link between accounts is vital.
According to Sony, PSN account linking empowers them with robust tools to combat negative player behavior. It benefits the Helldivers 2 community in so many ways.
Combating Griefing and Abuse:
Sony can use established moderation systems to identify and ban players who engage in disruptive or abusive behavior by requiring PSN accounts. This will make everyone feel more positive and welcome.
Fair Play and Appeal Rights:
The link of accounts makes it possible to enforce game rules more transparently. In order to promote fairness in the online community, players who are given a ban have the possibility of appealing decisions.
Timeline for Account Linking
The mandatory account linking will be implemented in phases:
May 6th, 2024: All new Helldivers 2 players on Steam will need to link their Steam accounts with a PSN ID upon purchase.
May 30th, 2024: Existing Steam players will start encountering prompts to link their accounts.
June 4th, 2024 (Deadline): All Steam players must have a linked PSN account to continue playing Helldivers 2.
PSN Accounts: Free and Easy to Set Up
You haven’t got a PSN account yet? No worries! It is totally free and straightforward to create a PSN ID. You’ll be able to sign up on your PS console or directly on the PlayStation website.
Addressing Potential Concerns
Some PC users may be uneasy about the change, given that linking accounts increases online security. Historically, mandatory account linking on PC games hasn’t always been met with open arms.
Sony, however, stresses that all Helldivers 2 players will be guaranteed a safe and pleasant environment.
Helldivers 2 Marches On!
Despite the upcoming account linking requirement, Helldivers 2 continues its triumphant run as the year’s best-selling game (according to Circana data). This stellar performance is a testament to the game’s engaging cooperative gameplay and the dedicated efforts of developer Arrowhead Studios.
New Content on the Horizon!
Get ready for some more action! The “Polar Patriots” Premium Warband will arrive on May 9, 2024, according to Arrowhead Studios. In order to enhance your Helldiver’s customization options, this exciting DLC pack brings you a new arsenal of weapons, armor, capes, and emotes.
Dominate the battlefield with the Polar Patriots Warband, featuring:
- Weapons: AR-61 Tenderizer, SMG-72 Pummeler, PLAS-101 Purifier
- Secondary Weapons: G-13 Incendiary Impact, P-113 Verdic
- Utility Booster: Motivational Shocks
- Armor: CW-36 Winter Warrior, CW-22 Kodiak, CW-4 Arctic Ranger
- Capes: Dissident’s Nightmare, Pinions of Everlasting Glory, Order of the Venerated Ballot
This exciting content drop and upcoming security improvements will make Helldivers 2 on PC even more robust and entertaining for troopers around the world. Prepare to defend democracy and maybe link your PSN account in the name of freedom, whether you are a seasoned veteran or new recruit!
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