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Helldivers 2 anti-cheat switch sparks fresh review backlash
Original: helldivers 2
Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead is switching the game to a new anti-cheat system and has warned players that mods may stop working after the change. The announcement has triggered a wave of negative reviews on Steam, with fans criticising yet another disruption to a game that has repeatedly faced community backlash over publisher Sony's policies.
Why now: Players are angry that the anti-cheat migration could break mods and are review-bombing the game on Steam
Helldivers 2Arrowhead Game StudiosSonySteam
Evidence
- Helldivers 2 switches over from GameGuard to Easy Anti-Cheat · GamingOnLinux
- Helldivers 2 has moved to Easy Anti-Cheat, and the devs say Linux and Steam Deck compatibility remains safe · PC Guide
- Helldivers 2 studio warns mods may break as it switches to new anti-cheat, and the negative reviews are dropping on Steam like Hellbombs · PC Gamer
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