Sony Backs Down on Maligned PSN Account Linking Policy for Helldivers 2

After significant backlash, Sony has announced that they won’t be moving forward with a controversial update to Helldivers 2 that would have required players on Steam to link the game to a PlayStation Network account. At midnight, the company posted the following:
Helldivers fans — we’ve heard your feedback on the Helldivers 2 account linking update. The May 6 update, which would have required Steam and PlayStation Network account linking for new players and for current players beginning May 30, will not be moving forward.
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— PlayStation (@PlayStation) May 6, 2024