Sony requires a Playstation Network account for PC players of Hell’s Divers 2: an aberration?

Sony is requiring PC players of Helldivers 2 to link their Steam account to a PlayStation Network (PSN) account by the beginning of June. A decision that risks disillusioning more than one person.

A wind of frustration blows through the community Helldiverse 2. Sony Interactive Entertainment has, in fact, announced the obligation for all players to link their Steam account (platform which continues to shatter attendance records) to a PlayStation Network (PSN) account by June 4 . This measure, which concerns both existing players and newcomers, aims, according to Sony, to “ strengthen security “.

Security or surveillance?

The announcement sparked a storm on social media. On platforms like Reddit, players are expressing their anger and frustration at this measure deemed unnecessary and restrictive. And we can only understand them.

For PC players, being forced to create a PSN account to continue enjoying a game that they have already purchased on Steam is bordering on the absurd. On top of that, PSN’s history of security breaches, including the massive 2011 hack that compromised the data of 77 million users, gives players little confidence that their personal information is protected. Over the past 15 years, we imagine that Sony has progressed in this aspect, but still…

“We understand that this may be an inconvenience for some of you, but this step will help us continue to build a community that you will all be proud to be a part of » said Sony. From his point of view, linking accounts will allow better management of abusive behavior and will guarantee the possibility of recourse in the event of banning. Players still remain skeptical of the decision.

From May 30, owners of the game will therefore have to fulfill this request, with a strict deadline of June 4. New players will need to follow this guideline starting May 6. Enough to wonder about the future of independent game distribution on platforms like Steam, facing a player as influential as Sony. Helldiverse 2experienced dazzling success from its launch and exploded the charts by placing 18th in the SteamDB charts.

Source : Ars Technica