In the months since its launch, Arrowhead Game Studios has released many warbonds forHelldivers 2players to complete. Warbonds, for those who are out of the loop, are basicallyHelldivers 2’s version of battle passes, except they never expire. The game’s warbonds come in two varieties: standard and premium. While the standard warbonds are completely free, the premium ones are only accessible by purchasing Super Credits, the main in-game currency inHelldivers 2. Super Credits can be obtained entirely through in-game progression, but players who want access to them as soon as possible can purchase them outright using real-world money.
Most of the cosmetic items that are added toHelldivers 2can only be unlocked via the completion of warbonds, both free and paid. Recently, however, Arrowhead Game Studios announced that a new commemorative cape will be bestowed upon all existing players, without requiring them to finish warbonds. This cosmetic, titledthe Pillars of Freedom cape, is instead going to be available in all Super Destroyer Armories at no extra cost. Although Arrowhead Game Studios intends to give the cape away to players as soon as possible, the company notes that it may take some time for it to appear in their inboxes.
Helldivers 2’s Pillars of Freedom Cape Commemorates an Important Event in the Game’s History
The Pillars of Freedom Cape Represents the Customer Reviews Chart for Helldivers 2 on Steam
The Pillars of Freedom cape has a rather interesting design that somewhat resembles a bar chart. It features four red lines of differing lengths, the third of which goes all the way to the bottom of the cape. Some players may think that the design of this cosmetic is just meant to be some cool-looking insignia, but it actually represents the customer reviews chart forHelldivers 2on Steam. AlthoughHelldivers 2has mostly positive ratings on Steamright now, a year ago, it was the subject of a mass review bombing campaign, which led to it getting dismal reviews on the platform.
Helldivers 2 Was Review Bombed Last Year Following a Controversial Announcement from Sony
In May 2024, Sony Interactive Entertainment, the publisher of the game, announced that Steam players would have to make and sign in to aPlayStation Network account to continue playingHelldivers 2in the future. This news came as a shock to manyHelldivers 2fans on PC, since, up to that point, they were able to play the game without being forced to create any extra accounts. Sony, it seemed, was trying to get PC gamers to sign in to PlayStation Network in order to increase its monthly active users for the service across all platforms.
Arrowhead Game Studios had no involvement in Sony’s decision to require PSN accounts forHelldivers 2.
The PC gaming community understandably didn’t take this decision lightly, and in retaliation, they decided to bombardHelldivers 2with thousands of negative reviews on Steam in an effort to make Sony change its mind. At first, Sony seemed reluctant to budge and instead opted todelistHelldivers 2on Steamin all countries where PSN wasn’t available. This led to even more backlash from fans, with many upset that they were no longer able to play the game. These events ultimately culminated inHelldivers 2getting over 221,080 negative reviews on Steam, all within the span of a single week.
Sony Eventually Walked Back its PSN Login Requirement for Helldivers 2
After receiving enough pushback from fans,Sony eventually decided to backtrackon its decision to forcefully implement PSN inHelldivers 2. The company announced on May 6 that year that Steam users, both existing and new, would no longer be required to link their Steam accounts to PSN, and that it was still learning what’s best for PC players. Sony, however, did not relistHelldivers 2on Steam in the countries it removed the game from until only a few days ago. Although this review-bombing incident was not a positive experience for either Arrowhead Game Studios or theHelldivers 2community, it’s nice to see it memorialized by the game’s new Pillars of Freedom cape.
Helldivers 2
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Do you believe in freedom? Can you stand in the face of oppression – and defend the defenceless? Wage war for peace. Die for democracy.Join forces with up to three friends and wreak havoc on an alien scourge threatening the safety of your home planet, Super Earth, in this multiplayer co-op shooter for PS5 and PC from Arrowhead Game Studios.Step into the boots of the Helldivers, an elite class of soldiers whose mission is to spread peace, liberty and Managed Democracy using the biggest, baddest and most explosive tools in the galaxy.Helldivers don’t go planet side without proper backup, but it’s up to you to decide how and when to call it in. Not only do you have a host of superpowered primary weapons and customizable loadouts, you also have the ability to call on stratagems during play.Helldivers 2 features Arrowhead’s best cooperative gameplay yet. Collaboration will be vital: Teams will synergize on loadouts, strategize their approach for each mission and complete objectives together.1Enlist in Super Earth’s premier military peacekeeping force today. We are heroes… we are legends… WE ARE HELLDIVERS.
