Helldivers 2 is a third-person PvE game available on Windows and PS5. Amid a Galactic War, you are a Helldiver and fight alien masses to protect your home planet. The game provides its players with an exhilarating shooter experience.
Recently, a particular issue has shaken the community, with the game's developer Arrowhead making it compulsory for old and new players to link their Steam account with PSN. Many players are confused and don't know how to do so, so this guide will help you learn how to link your Steam account to the PlayStation Network in Helldivers 2.
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Why Do Players Have To Link Steam to PSN in Helldivers?
Arrowhead Games Studio is an independent Swedish game developer and has brought about games like Magicka, Gauntlet, The Showdown Effect, and Helldivers. Recently, Sony informed the players that due to some 'safety and security' concerns, linking the Helldivers 2 Steam account with PSN has become compulsory, which was optional before.
This is their response to protect other players from those players who employ griefing and abusive tactics. Consequently, such players will face bans moving forward. Additionally, banned players retain the right to appeal their banishment.
Final Dates to Have Steam Account Linked with PSN
New Helldivers 2 players must link their Steam accounts with PlayStation Network from the 6th of May before they can start playing the game.
As for the current Helldivers 2 players, they will see the compulsory login pop-up from the 30th of May and will need to link their accounts by the 4th of June to continue playing.
How to Link Your Steam Account to PlayStation Network in Helldivers 2
Here are the steps to link your Steam account to PSN in Helldivers 2:
- First, sign up for a PlayStation Network account on the official Playstation website (if you don't have one already).
- Current players will see a pop-up in the game during the dates above for account linking.
- There will be a QR code and a link to the sign-in page for PSN.
- Proceed to sign in there, and your accounts will automatically be linked.
This is the only way to link your Steam account to PSN at the moment. If you are unsure how to create an account, follow the link or QR code and follow the instructions.
