Cloud Plays: Helldivers 2 Arrowhead Fight Back Against Sony!

In this video, Cloud Plays discusses the recent drama surrounding Hell Divers and Arrowhead's response to Sony's requirements.

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In this video, Cloud Plays discusses the recent drama surrounding Hell Divers and Arrowhead’s response to Sony’s requirements. The video starts off with Cloud mentioning that Hell Divers was trending on Twitter for negative reasons and expresses his dislike for drama videos. He then dives into the topic, talking about how Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut will require a third-party account to play on the PlayStation network via Steam. He mentions that this requirement seems to be rolling out to other games associated with PlayStation, causing frustration within the community.

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Key Takeaways:

  • Arrowhead and Sony are having internal discussions about the mandatory linking change.
  • The response from Arrowhead’s dev teams has been universally negative.
  • There is hope that Arrowhead will find a better solution and not make the requirement mandatory for players in regions without PSN coverage.

The Drama Unfolds

Cloud discusses a Reddit post that gained 46,000 upvotes, showing support for Arrowhead and expressing frustration with Sony’s requirements. He also mentions the positive response from the community towards Twinbeard, one of the developers, who had received numerous messages regarding the issue. Cloud highlights the importance of showing appreciation and understanding towards the development team.

Refunds and Reviews

Cloud mentions that some players have been able to get refunds on Steam due to the connection issues caused by the requirements. He discusses a Reddit post urging players to change their Steam reviews if Arrowhead removes the requirements. He emphasizes the love for the game and the hope for a positive outcome.

In-Game News

Cloud provides updates on the ongoing major order in Hell Divers and mentions the upcoming new war bond. He also mentions that he has recently switched to playing on PC and is working on optimizing the gameplay experience. He expresses frustration with the lack of cross-save functionality and the need to link accounts.

Overall, Cloud’s video highlights the drama surrounding Hell Divers and Arrowhead’s response to Sony’s requirements. He emphasizes the support from the community and discusses the ongoing developments within the game.