Following the announcement that Helldivers 2 players will need to link their Steam account to a PlayStation Network account, it seems the unthinkable happened: someone lost access to play Helldivers 2 due to linking their Steam account to a newly created PlayStation Network account,
This happened to a player based in China, who saw their account access revoke and is being asked to contact PlayStation Support. For those unaware, PlayStation Network accounts are not supported in China, and the player used a VPN (Virtual Private Network) to create it.
For those in China, you can technically create a PSN account via Hong Kong, though again, there is a chance of issues happening, but it’s worth a shot.
Currently, the PlayStation Network is officially available in only 69 countries. While players can use VPNs, or sign up for another region, there are complications associated with it, and don’t forget, it is in the TOS (Terms of Service) that Sony can terminate your account because of this. One example of this complication? In other countries it is mandatory that you show your face in creating an account/ID, which I don’t think everyone is fine with.
It's also the fact I'm forced to hand over a phone number, ID or facial scan just to MAKE the bloody account in the UK. XBOX doesn't ask you for that sort of stuff when you make it. Also the fact they've had so many data breaches so I doubt said information is safe in their hands
— Lyra Goldtongue (@GobboGirlX) May 3, 2024
While Arrowhead Game Studios’ boss has already said that they are discussing things with Sony for a possible solution, there’s no timeframe on this or if we’re even going to see an actual solution crop up. I honestly see a lot of people asking for refunds because of this, or heck, even a lawsuit? It looks like things are going to turn ugly (if it hasn’t already) real fast.
Have you encountered issues connecting your Steam to PSN in Helldivers 2? We’ll keep a close eye on what’s happening and let our readers know of future developments.
It will be interesting to see if this affects the player base significantly, and how it will affect this coming week’s new Warbond, Polar Patriots,
More Helldivers 2 Reading:
- Rumor: Sony in Very Early Preliminary Discussions to Bring Helldivers 2 to Xbox
- [Opinion] Helldivers 2’s Success Shows Why Sony Should Prioritize Smaller Games Over AAA Titles
- Helldivers 2 Eruptor Changes Detailed by Devs: Updates to Shrapnel Mechanics Outlined
[Thanks, Helldivers 2 Media]