Within hours of the announcement, Helldivers 2 received over 14,000 negative reviews on Steam, eventually reaching over 200,000 negative reviews, shifting its rating from 'overwhelmingly positive' to 'overwhelmingly negative'.
Spitz, a Helldivers 2 community manager, encouraged players to express their displeasure through Steam reviews and refund requests, highlighting the significant impact of player feedback on game decisions.
The review bombing not only affected Helldivers 2 but spilled over to the original game, showcasing the wider repercussions of player actions on game franchises.
The requirement to link a PSN account for Helldivers 2 created accessibility issues in countries where PlayStation Network was not available, leading to concerns about paid players losing access.
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