Steam Pulls Helldivers 2 from Unsupported PSN Countries
May. 5, 2024I think at this point, we all know how the entireHelldivers 2 controversyhas caused the game’s rating to tank down to dangerously low levels. While we all expected Sony to remove thisforced integration, things have worsened. Steam has now delisted Helldivers 2 from all unsupported PSN countries.
The change was first spotted on the Helldivers 2 SteamDBpage. Under the Updates tab, it can be seen that Steam has updated the ‘PurchaseRestrictedCountries‘ parameter and added the list of countries that cannot access the PlayStation Network.
This means Steam gamers in a non-PSN country willno longer be able to buy Helldivers 2. The change has already started to reflect in storefronts, with stores like the Philippines already locked out of the buy button.
Steam is offering refundsto gamers who have already bought Helldivers 2 in unsupported nations. The company has lifted the two-hour limit it imposes, as this case is an exception. Nonetheless, that means long-standing Helldivers who used to enjoy the game now have no choice.
As of writing this, Helldivers 2 has dropped down to ‘Mostly Negative,’ with only 21% of the reviews in the last 30 days being positive. I don’t know about you, but nothing seems positive here.
It’s now painfully clear that the ball is in Sony’s court. What happens next? While your guess is as good as mine, I do think this decision just might be here to stay. But what do you think? Let us know in the comments below!
Combining his love for Literature and Tech, Upanishad dived into the world of technology journalism with fire. Now he writes about anything and everything while keeping a keen eye on his first love of gaming. Often found chronically walking around the office.
