In a turn of events Sony has made the decision to remove Helldivers 2 from sale in, than 170 countries where the PlayStation Network is not available. Based on conversations between fans and Valve representatives it appears that Sony than Steam was responsible for restricting access to the eagerly awaited co op shooter sequel in certain global regions. Without any notice or explanation from Sony players are left wondering about the rationale behind the publishers decision.
This development has come as a disappointment to fans who were looking forward to continuing their adventures in the Helldivers universe on PC. Given the acclaim received by its predecessor for its missions and extensive customization options Helldivers 2 was expected to deliver chaotic cooperative gameplay on Steam. However players residing in regions without access to PSN will now miss out on experiencing the sequel unless Sony reconsiders its stance. The lack of communication from the publisher has only added to the confusion and discontent, among a disheartened player community.
What Motivated Sony’s Mysterious Decision?
Some believe that Sonys decision to block regions may have been linked to its plan of requiring PSN account linking for the Steam version, which was later retracted. This contradicts the publishers assertion that the restriction was always intended. Questions arise regarding whether commercial or legal factors influenced Sonys actions. Without communication, from the company gamers can only speculate about the reasons behind the removal of Helldivers 2 from PC availability.
Unless Sony addresses the inquiries regarding its management of the Helldivers series across PlayStation platforms, their reputation with fans of the franchise could suffer a significant blow. By choosing to remain silent on their motives Sony risks PC gamers. With hopes for Helldivers 2 many are eager for Sony to reconsider and reintroduce the sequel in all Steam regions promptly. However at present uncertainty clouds the future of this co series, on PC.