Helldivers 2 had a really good run this last couple of months or so. However, that seems to have come to a crashing down following the recent update for the game, which now requires a PSN account for players to play Helldivers on PC. The PSN situation eventually led to the game's Steam reviews plummeting from "Very Positive" to now "Mostly Negative."
Admittedly for some players, it might not be a big deal to use a PSN account to log into the game on top of Steam's own DRM. However, it is also understandable why many might be frustrated by the fact that Helldivers 2 now requires them to use a PSN ID.
Given that PSN was optional in Arrowhead Game Studios' title when it launched back on February 8, 2024, for PC and PS5, some players might be wondering if it's still optional or if making a PlayStation account is now needed. Simply put, it is not mandatory yet, but will be soon.
While you can still go by playing Helldivers 2 without a PSN ID, come May 30, 2024, you will need to make or log in using an existing PlayStation account to continue playing the game on PC. Additionally, if you want to play the game on PC with friends on PS, you need to use a PSN ID to make use of the title's cross-play features.
Another upcoming PlayStation PC title - Ghost of Tsushima, is also coming with a new feature that requires you to log in with a PSN account. The aptly named PlayStation overlay is debuting with Ghost of Tsushima and is aimed at bridging the gap between PC and PS5.
Much like Helldivers 2, if you want to access the cross-play features for Ghost of Tsushima's multiplayer "Legends" mode, you will need to use a PSN account on PC. While it is understandable why cross-play might be locked behind a PSN account, making it necessary just
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