Arrowhead Game Studios’ Helldivers 2 generated extensive controversy last year when Sony announced mandatory PlayStation Network account linking for PC players. It was also delisted from Steam in 177 different countries that couldn’t access PSN, leading to further backlash.
It eventually backtracked on the account linking but continued to restrict purchases in those countries. That is, until recently. SteamDB indicates that only eight countries are unable to purchase or activate the title, including North Korea, Russia, Cuba and Japan. Sony hasn’t issued an official statement on the same, but it’s good news for other countries that want to join on the hype train, especially with the Heart of Democracy update.
Helldivers 2 is available for PS5 and PC. You can check out our launch review, but the co-op shooter has undergone several changes since February 2024, including new weapons, enemy types, a new hostile race in the Illuminate, and even Super Earth as a battleground.
