Review Bombers Were Even Attacking Other Games Made by Helldivers 2 Dev
Collateral damage.
This weekend's review bombing of Helldivers 2 over Sony's mandated PSN requirement even affected other games. Sucker Punch at least got out in front of the situation, as Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut was confirmed to only require PSN for its Legends multiplayer component, but as things spiralled, even the original Helldivers game suffered. Sony has since walked back the PSN requirement on PC.
A remorseful-sounding Johann Pilestedt, CEO of Arrowhead and the creative director on Helldivers 2, revealed that his team's original game had become a target, sustaining some severe review bombing as frustrated fans vented their spleens.
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