Steam Helldivers 2 needs a PSN login for PC access
Steam Helldivers 2 needs a PSN login for PC access
You're unsure about the requirements. It seems the Steam page mentioned that it wasn't necessary, but originally it might have been needed. The company had plans to remove the account requirement to manage player growth, as reported by PushSquare. Did you think a PSN account was mandatory before?
It mentions Sony’s requirements and why they might be necessary. The reasoning suggests cross-platform play isn’t typically needed, which could indicate oversight or poor design. It also points to the same developers implementing overly strict anti-cheat measures that aren’t functioning properly, possibly due to their own issues.
In fact, I couldn't locate that either, nice to start the thread... do you have a screenshot maybe? The situation seems to be getting more complicated.
It seems Sony is pushing for this feature rather than the developers wanting it. The devs might not care or have clearly rejected it, making implementation even more challenging. With the recent negative feedback and refund issues, they likely wouldn’t prefer it anymore.
So why most other "sony" titles need it...? It’s not just Sony games, and it’s definitely not a Sony title (though they might be involved as publishers). There’s no official statement from Sony saying we must use a PlayStation account. In short, if a game supports cross-platform play, the developers should handle it themselves—it’s just that no other PC games seem to need a PSN login. The issue seems to be developers interpreting Sony’s demands and assuming we’ll follow suit, while Sony possibly offers technical support instead. I’m guessing the opposite is happening, but it’s still confusing. Plus, I’ve played many cross-platform games without needing an account—Sony’s insistence on PSN feels a bit odd, especially given the service’s past problems.
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It seems you're curious about whether the game has online features. Just to clarify, I don't play any Sony games myself, so I wouldn't have that information. It might be related to its online capabilities, but since other Sony titles don't need them, it's unclear.