Helldivers 2 has been all over the news for the last couple of weeks. The game which has been a hit with fans since its release has been facing a lot of criticism recently. Fans have been heavily criticizing Sony’s decision to make the linking of Steam and PlayStation Network (PSN) accounts mandatory.

Developed by Arrowhead Game Studios and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment, Helldivers 2 is currently being played by millions of players worldwide.

Developers Have Confirmed That PSN Won’t Be Required

The game has sold millions of copies in many countries across the globe but around 180 countries are unable to play the game due to this new rule mandated by the game’s publisher Sony.

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The first major controversy surrounding Helldivers 2 was when Sony announced that all PC users would be required to link a PSN account to Steam to keep playing the game. The publishers have eventually reversed this decision following community backlash. Still, players in 180 countries cannot access the game and have taken to X to share the game’s current status in their regions.

Helldivers 2 Creative Director Has Directly Addressed the Fans’ Concerns

The decision taken by Sony has left many fans frustrated but according to a post by Helldivers 2 creative director PSN won’t be needed anymore to play the game which has given relief to the entire community.

Johan Pilestedt, the CEO of Arrowhead Game Studios and the creative director of the game has responded to player speculations on whether the game will become unplayable in the 180 countries where PSN isn’t available.

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In his latest reply to a post on the game’s availability, Pilestedt (Helldivers 2 Creative Director) has confirmed that in the future PSN won’t be required and whoever has bought the game will be able to play it. This update has finally brought some good news for millions of fans who have been burning with frustration for the last couple of weeks.

Although players in 180 countries are still facing problems with playing the game, this is really good news for the players. The list of countries where Helldivers 2 isn’t playable increased to 180 when Sony added three more countries (Estonia, Lithuania, and Latvia) recently.

Players are still worried about the future since a week has passed after Sony’s update that no players will be required to link a PSN account. Players are seeking clarity from the developers and the Arrowhead Game Studios CEO has publicly commented on the latest restrictions and clarified the situation.

This update bodes well for the community but it will take some time to take effect and the game to become globally available for all Steam users. For all the latest news and updates on Helldivers 2, stay tuned with us.