Helldivers 2 Steam reviews see a huge positive turn as players agree to reverse their ratings
User reviews for the Steam version of Helldivers 2 have been seeing a huge turnaround, as fans change their negative ratings to positive ones.
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Helldivers 2 Players Are Now Reverse-Review Bombing the Game
Following the news that Sony no longer plans to move forward with its controversial Helldivers 2 PlayStation Network account-linking update, reviews are skyrocketing in a positive direction. The Helldivers 2 community has been up in arms over the recently announced update, which would have forced players to create and connect to a PlayStation Network account in order to access the game. Massive backlash ensued, with Helldivers 2 being review-bombed on Steam. This decision was ultimately reversed, with reviews immediately shooting up as a result.
Upcoming Steam Game Looks Like Stardew Valley Meets Studio Ghibli
A newly announced Steam game called Starsand Island has strong Stardew Valley and Studio Ghiblivibes, and it has unveiled its first trailer. Announced for a late 2025 release on Steam, Starsand Island will take players to a Ghibli-esque island paradise they can explore and live in.
Sucker Punch Clarifies Ghost of Tsushima PSN Account Requirements for PC Players
In response to the recent negativity surrounding Helldivers 2 and PlayStation Network account requirements, Sucker Punch issued a statement in an attempt to clarify its use in the upcoming PC version of Ghost of Tsushima. It's been a rough few days for Arrowhead Game Studios, who took the brunt of the controversy surrounding a recent announcement that would require Helldivers 2 players to link to a PSN account. The backlash was so severe that Helldivers 2 was actively review bombed on Steam, the refund policy was changed, and ultimately, Sony issued a statement abandoning its PSN plans.
Ghost of Tsushima studio says the Steam version won’t need a PSN account for single-player
Ghost of Tsushima studio Sucker Punch says a PSN account won’t be required for the upcoming Steam version, at least in single-player mode.
PlayStation U-turns after Helldivers 2 Steam backlash, scraps mandatory PSN account linking
PlayStation has delivered a U-turn and scrapped its plans to require Helldivers 2 players on Steam to sign in with a PlayStation Network account.
Helldivers 2 Access Removed from 177 Regions
Arrowhead's popular co-op shooter Helldivers 2 has been delisted from Steam in over 170 regions. This drastic step follows a controversial decision by publisher Sony, mandating Steam players to connect their accounts to a PlayStation Network (PSN) account before June 4 to continue playing Helldivers 2.
Helldivers 2 backlash continues as Sony pulls the game from over 150 regions
Helldivers 2 is now unavailable for purchase in over 150 regions, and Steam is issuing refunds for the game, regardless of playtime.