PlayStation Exclusive Removed from Storefronts: Thousands Getting Refunds

PlayStation Faces Backlash

Recently, PlayStation faced backlash after announcing that the PS console exclusive Helldivers 2 would require a PSN account, even for players on Steam. This move left around 120 countries without access to their game.

Refunds Issued by Valve

Steam developer Valve started issuing refunds for Helldivers 2, leading PlayStation to backtrack on its decision. However, the saga continues as another PS console exclusive, Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut, faces a similar fate with a Steam release this week.

Global Impact

Countries such as Estonia, Jamaica, Nigeria, and the Philippines have been affected by the refunds. The game's online co-op mode, Legends, requiring a PlayStation Network account, has led to pre-orders being auto-refunded for those without access to PSN.

What's Next for PlayStation?

With the rise of refunds and exclusivity issues, players are left wondering about the future of PlayStation releases. Stay tuned for more updates on the evolving situation.