Helldivers 2 Drops Region Lock, Review Bombing Reverses

Helldivers 2 has experienced a dramatic surge in player approval ratings after Sony lifted its controversial regional limitations. Here's everything you need to know about the review score rebound, PSN's geo-blocking reversal, and which PlayStation exclusives have become globally available again.

Helldivers 2 Freed from Sony's Geographical Lock

Player Ratings Rebound as Regional Barriers Fall

Player reviews for Helldivers 2, the cooperative sci-fi shooter from Arrowhead Game Studios and Sony, have skyrocketed within 48 hours as fans celebrate the end of regional restrictions. On Reddit, user Good_Policy352's post urging players to update negative reviews and welcome new recruits ("MAJOR ORDER: Change Negative Review After Region Unlock") received over 14,000 upvotes.

The initial uproar began when Sony implemented policy changes requiring PlayStation Network (PSN) accounts for continued gameplay, effectively geo-blocking certain regions. This mandatory requirement sparked immediate backlash across gaming communities.

Outraged Helldivers 2 players responded with a massive review bombing campaign, flooding Steam with over 200,000 negative ratings before Sony reversed course. Despite the policy reversal, PlayStation titles remained unavailable in select regions through digital storefronts, with refunds being issued to affected players.

Previously Blocked PlayStation Titles Return to Global Availability

God of War Ragnarok, The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered, and Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Reinstated

Following months of player protests, Sony quietly removed regional restrictions on several flagship titles. SteamDB updates from June 13 confirm this policy shift affected not just Helldivers 2, but also premium PlayStation exclusives including God of War Ragnarok, The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered, and Marvel's Spider-Man 2 - significantly expanding their potential player base on Steam.

Industry analysts speculate whether the commercial success of Stellar Blade - and developer Shift Up's reported resistance to restrictions - influenced Sony's decision. The company has yet to issue an official statement, and currently there's no confirmation that additional titles will join this initial group of unrestricted games.