Helldivers 2 Bombarded with Negative Reviews

The recently released sequel, Helldivers 2, has seen a dramatic shift in user sentiment on the popular digital distribution platform Steam. After enjoying a positive reception at launch, the Helldivers 2 rating has plummeted to “Overwhelmingly Negative” in the recent reviews category.

This sudden downturn appears to directly respond to a controversial decision by the publisher, PlayStation. Two months after release, an update mandated the linking of a PlayStation Network account for all PC players. While creating a PSN account is free, many PC gamers view this as an unnecessary hurdle, especially for those who have already invested playtime in the title.

The Steam forums are rife with disgruntled Helldivers 2 users expressing frustration with the forced integration. While some positive reviews remain, praising the core gameplay, the overall sentiment leans heavily towards disappointment. Whether the developer, Arrowhead Studios, or PlayStation will address the player base’s concerns is yet to be seen.