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@Ettenaz96 @Pilestedt Helldivers should be removed from steam site in countries where psn doesn't work...

@nighttime1998 @Typo_master_ @yamilVII @rustygamer41 @HlNOMARUSUMO Then why did they sell the game in countries that don't support PSN? That's the issue you boot lickers keep ignoring

@ValentineBlaze0 @Demonneko12 Yea but some countries that are listed still cant create a psn without a ps4/5 . Which causes even more problems

@BRSxIgnition @Fonexooo @Pilestedt @NotFalle @Isak_N The requirement is laid out plain for all to see when purchasing the game and again on booting it up. It was waived for a time due to server issues, but the main problem is that Sony still sold it in regions where the PSN requirement couldn't be met. That is on Sony, not AH.

@Dreidelspins The entire Helldivers PSN controversy confuses me. Why it’s it such a big deal? It was a requirement at launch, but technical issues caused it to be delayed. I need some to explain this to me in simple terms.

@totallynotretro @ymnis_v1 @zrd92490 So why is it being sold in regions that don't have PSN? That is such a bigger issue than just needing to log in.

@FurrGotten My confusion stands in several things: 1) Why a PSN worker told that it's only possible on console and they knew about the error 2) I didn't find ANY difference during testing from PC web and mobile. 3) The Nickname pool on mobile is different to PC -->

@nihal_io @sniperdamian @RookSlayerNate @JeremyPenter They delayed the required psn login because of the server/launch issues

@NesralOtac @OrdinaryGamers That would be logical, since they are also undergoing steam maintenance from time to time, so steam players must be on some sort of steam network, and not PSN

@MartinSthilair1 @oliver_drk Yes and it's ok but selling the games in 177 countries where the PSN is not available and then telling them, sorry it was an error, you no longer have access to the games. Luckily Steam decided to refund , Sony really doesn't care about them.

@Plasmatank888 @Pilestedt Why not just tell Sony you still have technique issues and unable to add PSN support?

@NoBullet @0QuackaDoodle0 @aaronshack64TV How were those countries playing the game before the server issues and they had to make a psn? I’ll wait.

@JulienPratte @NotAStarFish0_o @JohanCarnisRex @ChrisHarte7 Since the news, steam removed the game in the countries where psn is not available. So steam is not the problem. But sony is the problem. They decided to sell them in this countries and somes have already bought the game. So they just remove access to the game for them.

@alexzibrit But in all seriousness, Sony making a unforced error while they're supoosed to be running thier victory lap is the most Sony thing ever, PSN straight up causes all of their problems

@InfiniteAgera @JOWAN_JW Because there's some sort of legal issues between fromsoftware and PlayStation.

@leggyinbio "it's a ps game of course it'll have you connect to psn" they only just now started mandating it months later and are entirely cutting off people who live in countries where psn isnt supported from playing a game they paid for, that's what the entire issue is dawg

@GeekedOnGames @GodessofKitties @PlayStation Is this happening on a downloaded copy or physical? I’ve only purchased physical copy’s of games for my PS5 and I haven’t had an issue with a game yet, I don’t have either FF7 but I have FF16 and it has no issues. Might be able to refund and try the other way?

@whereisaaron @GCZawurdo @Pilestedt I think he's sorted already? He and a friend both registered for PSN in Ukraine using their mobile phones. The timeout was when using a desktop web browser. Not sure if that is a bug in desktop version of the website or an Internet provider issue.

@Shinkicker444 @Pilestedt @Isak_N Then after having it disabled for so long you should have told them that enabling it is a terrible idea and will not benefit the game. And you shouldn't have sold to countries that cannot create a PSN at all! But you did, so PSN requirements should be dropped. Sony execs r dumb.

@DerrPlat @AuEXPRequiem @firestar4662 @kommanderkarl The problem isnt the linking, the problem is requiring the linking after 3 months of not requiring it. We know it works fine without it so why are they forcing it on us now. The majority of countries cannot play it now as they do not have PSN.

@AaronMa56908743 @Kciderman1 @thicc_stick_boi If we're fine with those but not playstation... maybe playstation is the problem. It's not a maybe. Imposterstation has been the problem since mid 4.

@PhilipGarey @simdog226 @PastrofMuppets @Pilestedt @Isak_N I linked it on day 1 cause I have a ps5 but my PC is more powerful. I must have done it before it was delayed to fix the servers issues. Again feel bad for a gamer in non PSN country and they working on it.

@sochieacee @ZantaeOniGaming It's nice and good until you realize that psn does not have the same region support as other platform publishers. That's one reason many players have issues in it. You can link your ubi xbox and else no problems but if you're region locked, you can't do it on psn

@YuushaBR @kabrutusrambo I've also remembered a relatively recent scandal about the PlayStation plataforms, the "C-Bomb" problem. In short, if the CMOS battery of the PS3-5 dies, your console will be bricked. Thankfully, they've adressed these problems on the PS4 and 5, but i still exists on the PS3.

@roovlind @Kualdir @lnfinite_loop @SteamDB @helldivers2 @Sony @PlayStation No, there's no specialty local laws to comply with in Estonia outside regular EU data protections - Microsoft, Nintendo, Valve et al. sell online services here without issues.

@L1bert1n3 @IconEra_ Huh. PSN sign in was always a requirement. It was just postponed due to launch issues. What is the problem? Who hurt you...

@TheJordan276 @TheLZtweets @ArrowheadGS i knew the moment knowing they were a playstation studios acquired by sony it would create issues at one point and here we are

@Gamejunkie_UK @danno_omen I get and understand why they’re doing it and they’re not the only ones who do this. The issue is that it wasn’t implemented from release and is only now being introduced. It means that anyone who already bought the game but don’t want to sign up to PSN are out of pocket and…

@Mr_A_McSquiffy @helldivers2 The committee of player safety has decreed that steam is bourgoise and revanchist. Anyone who is not committed to the glorious peacefulness of PSN will be cut off

@JohnsonZephyrin @Panthaa • Game is now unavailable to purchase on Steam in tons of countries due to PSN login requirement kekw

@AirahThe2nd @maldivianidiot @SickTv4k Apparently Arrowhead is working on a solution to allow people to play the game where PSN is unavailable. They're very aware of the problem and don't like it either.

@SoraSynn I live in a country where PSN is unavailable. I can't even login to Spider-Man on Steam with PSN to get the exclusive PSN outfit due to being unavailable in my region. So if Helldivers 2 becomes PSN login only, then I will also be unavailable to continue playing the game...

@BladedBadge @YangyYoung Tbf the fact that Helldivers 2 removed the psn login requirements to fix server issues and now its adding back is quite ahitty of Sony. More so that it will lock alot of people out as they're in countries where psn isnt available thus people will loose access to their game.

@codyvasy @WOOLLEYGAMERYT @PlayStation theyll issue refunds... or do a psn workaround. i mean they issued refunds for cyberpunk right? bot the fiest time sony had to refund stuff

@alfie_the_fox On one hand, a dev said that they don't wanna prevent anyone from playing helldivers, even if they can't sign up for psn. On the other hand, the game's just been pulled from sale in 177 countries that don't support psn. One of the major issues is simply the lack of communication.

@DALG69 @OrigiGreatness Last I checked, 80% of the helldivwrs player base is pc, and that's a live service game that can't be pirated. Also, mods aren't illegal. The issue with the regions that don't have psn access. If you had half a brain ypu would know this.

@Harriso84651147 @SaySykesRN @ethunderx @madcap412 A “technical issue” that lasted months? If it were a technical issue then why was the game sold in countries that don’t have access to PSN? The game functions perfectly fine without the requirement of psn. This is just Sony being anti consumer

@Loyal_Support @HaseoAzura hi, so the issue for a lot of divers is that psn just isnt supported where they are. these are brothers who helped you extract due to cross play. they helped you collect samples and probably even saved you from a bile titan. they helped us hold the creek.

@Chris_Batchel0r @IgorisJ @Fearloops @HazzadorGamin Devs did say it was temporary and that once the server issues were properly resolved they would roll out the requirements for linking PSN and Steam.

@Keithga9145 @AskPS_UK Why is my playstation stars not working when am spending money to level up

@Lindasnbarbz @Ns01ncpsq @PlayStation @AskPlayStation @Xbox @XboxSupport I was utterly fed up when I had similar issue, the support system didn't even consider my complaints, I wrote countless times but no response until I was recommended to @XCISAgov0, who helped in a matter of minutes.

@RetroGamer_Daz Getting a lot of weird synch issues with the playstation on the RetroTink 4K. The display keeps dropping out on certain games during play which is really annoying. Weirdly it’s two games which are displaying as 480i (Gamara 2000 and Kula World) any ideas? Both games are NTSC-J

@kadelldean @ChrisHarte7 @cheesyyaf That still doesn't solve the country code issue for where #PlayStation network isn't available.

@Voidnullz @Charcharo @No1Rambler @Sony @PlayStation The game was said to require PSN from launch it was disabled, and even if it wasn't the case, what the issue is? Honestly, how does it degrade the experience of the game? Rockstar, Microsoft, Epic, tons of publishers do the same.

@slugshaming it's funny for Sony to spring this Helldivers 2 PSN nonsense right after the EDF 6 trailer drops

@roryos01 @AutomotiveVP Do you agree with Sony's decision to sell the game in countries that they're fully aware PSN is unavailable?

@MrC121989X @ProfBlahKay @Pilestedt World have 195 countries, PSN available in 70. Figure the rest out. Then there is PSN security problems

@renegade_misfit @Darkborn162 Wrong. The issue is steam allowing for sales in countries where PSN isnt available. If thry knew this was always going to be a requirement and not optional they should never allowed for it to be sold in territories that can't access PSN. Therefore refunds are legitimate

@CortesYx2 @AutomotiveVP @desousa_hugo Server issues related to the amount of players I can understand. We all did (not all but most) when we couldn’t play the game due to long queues. We waited for them to fix that. Because yk, no server, no game. Psn on the other hand we’ve seen that we can play without it

@ColdfreezeZero @Fgroia @tomwarren It wasn't a requirement on launch due to technical issues, which allowed people to play from those countries even if psn wasn't supported there. Now it is a requirement.

@SRosebrace @EbolaGW @KWilhelm85 @madcap412 You do realize you just agreed what I said Because it literally states Due to server issues you can skip it When server issues are resolved those players will be asked to try linking there psn again

@Islam72355327 @B17TheRising01 @KonbroA We had problems with psn and asked our minister of cyber development to help with that. They said they tried to communicate with sony, and sony just ignored by saying "it is complex situation/problem" and then went silence.

@fortzon @CohhCarnage I can't understand Sony's rationale of doubling down on this issue. Do they actually think PSN sign-ups are more important than lost Helldivers sales and refund fees? Or do they think new PSN users will eventually buy games from PS Store?

@ChillBandit @Cadreinth @ArrowheadGS @pilest According to you living in those countries grants you the ability to know how everything related to PlayStation works ? If I currently own the game and want to still play in those country that does not fix my issue?

@UndeadAmodar @RealWyot @LegacyKillaHD • Game is now unavailable to purchase on Steam in tons of countries due to PSN login requirement • Steam is approving refund requests for players even if they've played over 2 hours

@JamaicanPB Plus, let's not forget they were having consistent server issues, so it would be nearly impossible in certain areas to even link their stuff. The servers have stabilized, and PlayStation is re-enabling it.

@aaronshack64TV @Jebus3211 @G5ToxicKing @tanner_keo @PirateSoftware First of all, the developer and PlayStation are working on the regional issue with PSN as I said in the video. Also, don't be rude, it undermines your argument.

@DroidLordZA @0AOXO When I said it was likely to hit 1 billon by years end and sell at least 15/20 million copies the PC brigade were up in arms .Sony got their bag .PC gamers act like there aren't millions of players on console who own this. Now they will make you sign up to PSN..Drop it on Xbox ?

@LadyCroftatX @Darkborn162 Sony delisted the Game Frau m Steam and people in countries without PSN can't log in anymore. Boot licker.

@ethunderx @relax2343 @madcap412 However Sony has not been sued and it's because they had advertised the game having to have PSN and even explicitly stated due to technical issues that they'd leave it optional.

@TUBastich @ArveHorngrodan @playasia Yes. Do what you are told slave. Give your info to service that was hacked more times that there are games on PS5. Also make PSN acc in 60% of countries where PSN is not available. What's the problem??

@TheIshikawaRin @NextGenPlayer They haven’t started enforcing the PSN sign-in yet but when they do (unless they backpedal) I imagine there’ll be a large drop-off

@GradStolen @FPSthetics If steam was aware of the psn requirement and its meaning they probaly would not have allowed the game to be listed or it would have been unavailable in those countries from the start

@GradStolen @FPSthetics If steam was aware of the psn requirement and its meaning they probaly wpuld not have allowed the game tobe listed or it would have been unavailable in those countries from the start

@ethunderx @relax2343 @madcap412 Except they didn't in fact Sony actually advertised Helldivers 2 to debut with PSN. Sony had technical issues with PSN linking and had to temporarily leave it optional, so no Steam players apparently just didn't read the fine print or they didn't listen to what was said. 1/2

@ethunderx @M3RKBERSERKER @madcap412 Also, Helldivers 2 originally was supposed to debut with the PSN requirement and advertised as so. Apparently, Sony had technical issues with at launch of Helldivers 2, so they allowed it to be temporarily optional. Apparently, no one reads the fine print anymore 2/2

@Notyourwaifu87 @estreliin @7ravi_ The reason - PSN is unavailable in MANY countries. So anyone from those countries will be unable to play helldivers 2

@Notyourwaifu87 @BIFFIS2 @7ravi_ PSN is unavailable in MANY countries. So anyone from those countries will be unable to play helldivers 2

@SundyRoast @lllFrylll @DJDrfeelgoodPhD @kommanderkarl There's hope they'll get it fixed, the review bombing has given them leverage in discussing this PSN issue with Sony.

@_beririri @EastonMooreIV @TensaDg2 @gamingssaviour You do know those services are on most countries, PSN isn't? That's the issue here, but you talk to me when you wipe Sony's glaze off your eyes and realize what's actually wrong with this decision lol But you're not ready for that conversation

@NoBullet @henrinanoha @John_Hammerstyx @basedtweetsonly @Wario64 PSN was required since launch. It was disabled AFTER server issues. how did those listed countries play at launch.

@blacklistpirate @downorwhaet @LookAtMyMeat1 see that excuse doesnt fly because even though they talked about the multiple technical issues that were happening they NEVER mentioned the psn linking as one until yesterday

@pineappleslaps @Malk_AU @kayosports It’s been fine through my PlayStation but an issue casting from the app. Do you chromecast it?

@Knightingaels @CodeToshii Didn't know doing this was okay for Microsoft, Blizzard, Bethesda, and Ubisoft to do, but Sony doing it is a no-no. Pretty hypocritical. Plus, those in countries who don't have PSN can sign up with a different country without issues.

@Evi1cereal @number1zetahate @KartalEagleEye @SammmyStern You do realize PlayStation network is unavailable and over 170 countries and they've removed the game for purchase in those countries.

@afterlifebound @GameDevMicah @OfficialPCMR @Sony the bigger issue is that psn is not available to over 100 countries

@jay_ralls @kommanderkarl The main issue is that many players cannot access the game due to PSN's login By adding the PSN req, many players are unable to play HD2

@theterk @JapanHatesXbox Hold up - DEVS decided to remove the requirement to log into PSN due to "server issues". how is this on PC gamers?

@VerdeviiAD @napbio Which in turn locks out hundreds of thousands of people, people who bought the game and were previously able to play it just fine but are now completely unable to play it due to psn being unavailable in their country.

@RPGfan_Ash @Matthew_ONeill5 @madcap412 Because if you live In a country where Steam is accessible but PlayStation isn't, your Steam game doesn't work anymore.

@WilliamAss6721 @RareLtd @PlayStation So rare I just lost 3 stacks because your game crashed for what is the 12 time today

@SackInOut @ZantaeOniGaming PSN is banned in a lot more countries than XBOX or Rockstar, the main issue is that a lot of people will not be able to play Helldivers ever again unless they are in other country

@ArwenDCUO @jybrew @CultureCrave read it again.... "Game is now UNAVAILABLE to purchase on Steam in tons of countries due to PSN login requirement".

@DRGJC99 @Darkborn162 @Goretotem @Rsoaker27 is that why sony pulled the game from steam in countries where psn is unavailable?

@Bumbotboi @HelldiversAlert the only way they are going to fix this is either reversing the decision. or both fixing the data leak issue with PSN AND open up PSN to other countries

@ZyZural @GodessofKitties @apricot_snaps @PlayStation @krissycupicake It’s been a common error. Looking up the error code on the playstation site brought up troubleshooting guides.

@LuDort_0 @kiikazuu It’s mostly the problems with PlayStation having tons of data breaches

@intycin9 Just finished modding my vita all for it to have PSN connectivity issues…

@s0und0fdeath @TWTHEREDDRAGON Misleading information. The PSN requirement was in the game since day 1. It warned you on both steam and in game that it was required since launch. It was skipable and disabled due to server issues until now. This isn’t something new being added to the game. It’s been there.

@ArgueWithMe69 @PCMR_Elitist Sony not having those countries even on PSN is already a colossal failure Isn't this supposed to be the GOAT multiple GOTY Publisher? The console king? The absolute highest tier quality of AAA gaming in existence? But a significant portion of the world cant use PSN?