by Uncover the controversy surrounding Sony’s decision to delist Helldivers 2 from Steam in 177 countries, requiring a PlayStation Network account. Explore the impact on gamers globally and access the full list of affected countries. Stay informed as the gaming community seeks resolution.
The gaming world is buzzing with controversy as Sony’s latest move has sent shockwaves through the community. The highly anticipated Helldivers 2 has found itself at the centre of a storm, all due to a decision by Sony to enforce a PlayStation Network (PSN) account linking requirement for PC players. This unexpected requirement has sparked considerable backlash, raising questions about privacy and accessibility among gamers worldwide.
One of the immediate repercussions of Sony’s decision is the delisting of Helldivers 2 from Steam in a staggering 177 countries. This abrupt removal has left players in those regions unable to access the game, even if they had previously purchased it. The fallout has been swift and severe, with the game’s review scores plummeting and a tidal wave of negative feedback flooding various online platforms.
The controversy has cast a shadow over the game’s launch, impacting not only its sales but also the gameplay experience for those affected. Gamers from countries where PSN is not officially available now find themselves locked out of the action, their voices echoing in frustration across social media channels.
The full list of countries affected by the delisting is as follows:
- Afghanistan
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Anguilla
- Albania
- Armenia
- Netherlands Antilles
- Angola
- Antarctica
- American Samoa
- Aruba
- Åland Islands
- Azerbaijan
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Barbados
- Bangladesh
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Benin
- Saint Barthélemy
- Bermuda
- Brunei Darussalam
- Bonaire/Sint Eustatius/Saba
- Bahamas
- Bhutan
- Bouvet Island
- Botswana
- Belarus
- Belize
- Cocos (Keeling) Islands
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Central African Republic
- Congo
- Côte d’Ivoire
- Cook Islands
- Cameroon
- Cuba
- Cabo Verde
- Curaçao
- Christmas Island
- Djibouti
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- Algeria
- Egypt
- Western Sahara
- Eritrea
- Ethiopia
- Fiji
- Falkland Islands (Malvinas)
- Federated States of Micronesia
- Faroe Islands
- Metropolitan France
- Gabon
- Grenada
- Georgia
- French Guiana
- Guernsey
- Ghana
- Gibraltar
- Greenland
- Gambia
- Guinea
- Guadeloupe
- Equatorial Guinea
- South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
- Guam
- Guinea-Bissau
- Guyana
- Heard Island and McDonald Islands
- Haiti
- Isle of Man
- British Indian Ocean Territory
- Iraq
- Islamic Republic of Iran
- Jersey
- Jamaica
- Jordan
- Kenya
- Kyrgyzstan
- Cambodia
- Kiribati
- Comoros
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
- Cayman Islands
- Kazakhstan
- Lao People’s Democratic Republic
- Saint Lucia
- Sri Lanka
- Liberia
- Lesotho
- Libya
- Morocco
- Monaco
- Republic of Moldova
- Montenegro
- Saint Martin
- Madagascar
- Marshall Islands
- North Macedonia
- Mali
- Myanmar
- Mongolia
- Macao
- Northern Mariana Islands
- Martinique
- Mauritania
- Montserrat
- Mauritius
- Maldives
- Malawi
- Mozambique
- Namibia
- New Caledonia
- Niger
- Norfolk Island
- Nigeria
- Nepal
- Nauru
- Niue
- French Polynesia
- Papua New Guinea
- Philippines
- Pakistan
- Saint Pierre and Miquelon
- Pitcairn
- Puerto Rico
- State of Palestine
- Palau
- Réunion
- Serbia
- Rwanda
- Solomon Islands
- Seychelles
- Sudan
- Saint Helena/Ascension/Tristan da Cunha
- Svalbard and Jan Mayen
- Sierra Leone
- San Marino
- Senegal
- Somalia
- Suriname
- South Sudan
- Sao Tome and Principe
- Sint Maarten (Dutch part)
- Syrian Arab Republic
- Eswatini
- Turks and Caicos Islands
- Chad
- French Southern Territories
- Togo
- Tajikistan
- Tokelau
- Timor-Leste
- Turkmenistan
- Tunisia
- Tonga
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Tuvalu
- United Republic of Tanzania
- Uganda
- United States Minor Outlying Islands
- Uzbekistan
- Holy See
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Venezuela
- British Virgin Islands
- U.S. Virgin Islands
- Viet Nam
- Vanuatu
- Wallis and Futuna
- Samoa
- Unknown country code: XD
- Yemen
- Mayotte
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
As the gaming community grapples with this unprecedented move, the future of Helldivers 2 hangs in the balance. Will Sony address the concerns raised by players and reverse its decision? Only time will tell. In the meantime, gamers around the world await further developments, hoping for a resolution that ensures everyone can enjoy the thrill of battle in Helldivers 2.
Stay tuned as we continue to monitor this evolving situation and provide updates on the fate of Helldivers 2 and its global gaming community.
