- On May 3, Sony announced that Helldivers 2 on PC would soon require PSN account tethering by the end of the month. This requirement has actually been in place since the game's release, but technical issues initially made tethering optional. Consequently, many players were unaware of this condition.
- The company's decision faced significant criticism from players, particularly because creating a PSN account is not possible in certain regions, such as Africa, the Baltics, and the Philippines. Although players can create an account by specifying a different region, Sony reserves the right to block accounts for providing false data.
- Some players who have been enjoying Helldivers 2 on PC via Steam may lose access because the PSN system does not support their region. As of May 3, Steam users have already posted over four thousand negative reviews of Helldivers 2, with many threatening to seek refunds if mandatory PSN account linking is implemented.
- Analyst Daniel Ahmad believes that such a requirement should have been imposed immediately or provided with a one-click solution, and he considers the players' reaction to be expected. Neither Arrowhead studio nor Sony has commented on the situation, but players are hopeful that the companies may reconsider the decision or make exceptions for regions where creating a PSN account is technically impossible.
