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Arrowhead Studios confirm PSN Account Requirement decision was on Sony - Game received over 15,000 negative reviews and is now 'Mixed' on Steam
The Cockatrice
Member
Fabieter
Member
Yes delusional like always. Its okay to like a cooperation but don't go after other people who do the same.
Fredrik
Member
When it’s required, yes they should. Same thing with MS accounts on Playstation. Because right now these platform-holder publishers just want to leech on Steam’s popularity and lock people in with accounts, at first to boost MAU numbers and later to lure people away to their own thing in the future. It’s all trojan horses, and that’s not a joke and you’ll all find out eventually.
Plus, when something isn’t available everywhere it shouldn’t be allowed to implement a change like this. People quite literally won’t be able to play a game they bought. And if they go some shady vpn route, which shouldn’t be needed and is another layer of hassle, I think they’re breaking TOS rules.
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The Cockatrice
Member
You have no idea what you're talking about buddy.
Heisenberg007
Gold Journalism
Because it's their product, and they can do whatever they want to do with it. And as highlighted above, it was always required but was temporarily disabled due to issues.
Instead of crying about it and forcing Sony to serve them exactly how they want to be served, PC players should just refund the game if they want to stand by their value system.
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Neofire
Member
This just shows that the PC community act entitled and spoiled too. As nonsensical as the situation is, grown ass men should know better.
Heisenberg007
Gold Journalism
Agreed, but I want to add that you can make a PSN account.
I live in a country where PSN isn't available. I made a US PSN account and have been using it for years now.
MayauMiao
Member
Of course should refund but don't be angry with them for leaving bad reviews because they did buy the game and likely not aware of the PSN requirement.
Goalus
Member
Not every Steam user.
I only have a Steam account because 10-15 years ago I bought these fine PC games on disc:
- Serious Sam HD FE
- Serious Sam HD SE
- Serious Sam 3
- Age of Wonders 3
I was in for a nasty surprise when I ran the installer from disc and found out that I was forced to make a Steam account in order to play the games that I paid for.
I haven't bought a single game on Steam since then, but technically I am Steam user because I recently logged in in order to join the Sweet Baby Inc detected group.
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xHunter
Member
I mean there was literally a screen in the game that said you need to link your acc to play:
Mr Moose
Member
Why the fuck weren't they informed before buying it? This is an outrage!
Helldivers 2 Galactic War gameplay detailed: complete missions, reclaim planets, rescue the galaxy
Arrowhead Game Studios detail the teamwork required to gain a galactic foothold in its upcoming sci-fi shooter.
blog.playstation.com
Oh, no, not that... They must not have read that.
Or that.
Or that.
Known Issues :: HELLDIVERS™ 2 Support
Here's are the known issues that we can see you are experiencing, however it is not exhaustive. Right now we are collecting all the issues as they come in and we are working on the most severe affecting core gameplay. If you just want the updates... This thread will be continuously updated with...
Or that.
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MayauMiao
Member
I mean there was literally a screen in the game that said you need to link your acc to play:
Was this taken during the launch of the game on PC?
xHunter
Member
According to this post it was taken at the earliest on February the 8th, so yes it was there on release date
Gaiff
SBI’s Resident Gaslighter
What I’m wondering is, how will Sony handle that? Surely, they won’t tell people, "just pick a region and make up some fake information"? They actively encourage against that, so how will they position this?
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Fabieter
Member
I know that no steam user is in the boat to call anyone cooperate boot licker. Hypocrits!
near
Gold Member
Why the fuck weren't they informed before buying it? This is an outrage!
PSN account required. Gameplay requires internet access and paid for PlayStation Plus membership (sold separately) on PS5. PlayStation Plus membership subject to recurring subscription fee taken automatically until cancellation. Age restrictions apply. Full terms: play.st/psplus-usageterms.Helldivers 2 Galactic War gameplay detailed: complete missions, reclaim planets, rescue the galaxy
Arrowhead Game Studios detail the teamwork required to gain a galactic foothold in its upcoming sci-fi shooter.
Oh, no, not that... They must not have read that.
Or that.
Or that.
The game launched without you requiring a PSN account, regardless of what it says on that Steam profile page. You was given the option to bypass it. Sony will now deny those users access to a game they paid for if they don’t have a PSN account. I’m almost certain that Valve will start honouring refunds even months after release.
This is also a violation of Sony’s T&C. They can and have the right to terminate your account. Not everyone is willing to take that risk.
Mr Moose
Member
It did not, it had it at launch.
can't link steam to my PSN account :: HELLDIVERS™ 2 Support
I am not able to link my steam to my PSN account , getting this error This page isn’t workingwww.playstation.com redirected you too many times. Try deleting your cookies. ERR_TOO_MANY_REDIRECTS any help would be aprpreciated ,
Known Issues :: HELLDIVERS™ 2 Support
Here's are the known issues that we can see you are experiencing, however it is not exhaustive. Right now we are collecting all the issues as they come in and we are working on the most severe affecting core gameplay. If you just want the updates... This thread will be continuously updated with...
They disabled it until it was fixed.
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Fabieter
Member
They should have handeld it like, we have made psn available globally and every multiplayer going forward is gonna need psn.
MayauMiao
Member
Why the fuck weren't they informed before buying it? This is an outrage!
PSN account required. Gameplay requires internet access and paid for PlayStation Plus membership (sold separately) on PS5. PlayStation Plus membership subject to recurring subscription fee taken automatically until cancellation. Age restrictions apply. Full terms: play.st/psplus-usageterms.Helldivers 2 Galactic War gameplay detailed: complete missions, reclaim planets, rescue the galaxy
Arrowhead Game Studios detail the teamwork required to gain a galactic foothold in its upcoming sci-fi shooter.
Oh, no, not that... They must not have read that.
Or that.
Or that.
Or that.Known Issues :: HELLDIVERS™ 2 Support
Here's are the known issues that we can see you are experiencing, however it is not exhaustive. Right now we are collecting all the issues as they come in and we are working on the most severe affecting core gameplay. If you just want the updates... This thread will be continuously updated with...steamcommunity.com
Well can't argue with that.
I guess we'll see if it will hurt the game for PC in the long run.
FunkMiller
Gold Member
Permanent ban: Assuming a woman's genital construction in 2024.
near
Gold Member
It did not REQUIRE it. It was an option, otherwise people would've been forced to create one from the start.It did not, it had it at launch.
They were having issues with it.can't link steam to my PSN account :: HELLDIVERS™ 2 Support
I am not able to link my steam to my PSN account , getting this error This page isn’t workingwww.playstation.com redirected you too many times. Try deleting your cookies. ERR_TOO_MANY_REDIRECTS any help would be aprpreciated ,
Known Issues :: HELLDIVERS™ 2 Support
Here's are the known issues that we can see you are experiencing, however it is not exhaustive. Right now we are collecting all the issues as they come in and we are working on the most severe affecting core gameplay. If you just want the updates... This thread will be continuously updated with...
They disabled it until it was fixed.
Mr Moose
Member
Read a few lines above that.It did not REQUIRE it. It was an option, otherwise people would've been forced to create one from the start.
Could it be that they disabled it because of the issues? No way.
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GymWolf
Gold Member
It was more the level of wetness than the construction.
Gaiff
SBI’s Resident Gaslighter
It does say "require" but it was lifted due to server issues. Now, they’re reintroducing it.It did not REQUIRE it. It was an option, otherwise people would've been forced to create one from the start.
xHunter
Member
It did not REQUIRE it. It was an option, otherwise people would've been forced to create one from the start.
"Linking your Steam account to a PlayStation Network account is required for playing the game"
MayauMiao
Member
It did not REQUIRE it. It was an option, otherwise people would've been forced to create one from the start.
But one could argue the skip means do it later, yet you still have to do it.
Mr Moose
Member
Fabieter
Member
Linking is required to play the game its right there. Valve should finally stop the review bombing.
near
Gold Member
I agree. Despite that, they allowed them to consume the game without requiring it. They also changed their policy on their website in the last 24 hours which suggested the contrary.
Ass of Can Whooping
Gold Member
It did not REQUIRE it. It was an option, otherwise people would've been forced to create one from the start.
near
Gold Member
Mr Moose
Member
This?
How to sign in to PSN when playing a PlayStation game on PC
Find out how to link your account for PlayStation™Network (PSN) to your PlayStation games on PC.
www.playstation.com
Still needs updating.
MayauMiao
Member
It should have been worded better.
Say the person clicks SKIP IT, then it should be followed by confirmation that goes along saying PSN will be required but temporary disabled for now to fix server issues.
rofif
Banned
The obvious reason is Sony wanting to coast people into PSN accounts and getting to know PlayStation ecosystem a bit. It's just more money. maybe they will like it and get console in the future since sony makes more money selling games on console and on psn. simple as that.
They are the devil because they want to make more money. The requirement was there since release day. Nobody bought the game not knowing that.
As for other stuff? Maybe PSN account helps with cheaters or something. probably not, idk.
Mr Moose
Member
MAU and banning people easier.
BennyBlanco
aka IMurRIVAL69
Valve fanboys are the worst corporate bootlickers!
Btw anyone who besmirches the good name of Sony should be fucking arrested.
The dumbest thing is that the thing hasn't even gone live. So any existing players don't need an account until 4th June. Who would be trying to play an online game through a VPN with all that added latency for no reason right now? You don't even need a VPN for any of this since you can create a relevant account from any part of the world. People are trying to find ways to make it a bigger deal than it is for the outrage machine to seem less whinny.
Ass of Can Whooping
Gold Member
Pretty obvious why you're ready to defend this.
Oh no you saw my pp looks like the jig is up
rofif
Banned
Valve fanboys are the worst corporate bootlickers!
Btw anyone who besmirches the good name of Sony should be fucking arrested.
Mr Moose
Member
He's right though, if they were in Japan they'd be fucked. Good thing they moved to Cali and the users probably aren't Japanese.Valve fanboys are the worst corporate bootlickers!
Btw anyone who besmirches the good name of Sony should be fucking arrested.
Fabieter
Member
Every game would run without an account, yes even digital games looking at gog.
Heisenberg007
Gold Journalism
Good question.
In my opinion, Sony should have an 'Others' or 'Global' region setting for cases like this one / mine. Let's see how they tackle it.
My friend read the image you posted and then tell people "it did not require it".It did not REQUIRE it. It was an option, otherwise people would've been forced to create one from the start.
Fabieter
Member
Law doesn't matter. Let the hate train roll xD.