Helldivers 2 PC players will be forced to link to a PSN account later this month for greater security from Sony

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Helldivers 2 will soon require PC players to link their profile to a PlayStation Network account, something that was previously optional at launch.

As of May 6, all new Helldivers 2 players on PC will be required to link their in-game profiles to an active PlayStation Network account, in order to take advantage of the "values of safety and security provided" by PlayStation itself. This was optional back at launch due to technical difficulties, but publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment now writes that the "grace period will now expire."

"Current players on Steam will start to see the mandatory login from May 30 and will be required to have linked a Steam and PlayStation Network account by June 4," the SIE Steam post continues. At least existing Helldivers 2 players will have quite a while to prepare for the change in account linking, but if you want to hit the ground running, head over to this link to get started now.

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Hirun Cryer
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Hirun Cryer is a freelance reporter and writer with Gamesradar+ based out of U.K. After earning a degree in American History specializing in journalism, cinema, literature, and history, he stepped into the games writing world, with a focus on shooters, indie games, and RPGs, and has since been the recipient of the MCV 30 Under 30 award for 2021. In his spare time he freelances with other outlets around the industry, practices Japanese, and enjoys contemporary manga and anime.