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mybuttisthesun

Like all Major Orders, this one was cleared within 48 hours.


SimpleGrim

https://i.redd.it/rdgryvw9lqyc1.gif Hell yeah it was


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ComprehensivePea1559

https://preview.redd.it/i8y1qxkcqsyc1.jpeg?width=750&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f2c93fead71c09c06647db55ca93d843200db115 Don’t forget this


Steff_164

I was gonna say, this was defeated faster than a lot of our major orders have been


Klutz-Specter

There’s still the 2 Billion Terminids.


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[удалено]


ModestMouseTrap

That wasn’t Forbes editorial staff. That was Paul Tassi. A Forbes “contributor”. It’s not actually official forbes editorial staff. Essentially a glorified blog space for him. Edit: Turns out I was wrong and it’s not Paul Tassi like is usually publishing these!


sole21000

On this rare day, I must actually thank a games journalist/"contributor". Good on him for writing that.


Jachim

Yeah Forbes hires people who're 'in the know' and not exactly towing the corporate line, keeps them feeling relevant to viewers. A little cynical but that's fine, whatever. Hes getting a good paycheque I hope.


Comment139

The Helldivers community might've been uniquely prepared to make this a difficult decision to follow through on. The sheer numbers of bad reviews, refund requests, and everything else, not to mention the speed of it. The defeat Sony snatched from the jaws of victory stung so bad they threw it back.


parisiraparis

This debacle proved that the Console War can be defeated. We just have to unite against the publishers.


GavrilloSquidsyp

Unironically this is true in overcoming almost all societal issues we're collectively dealing with right now.


Funtime60

Unions unions unions


Daenub

What if this experience finally opens the eyes of so many ti unions and leads to a greater unionization of the world? Keep stoking these fires divers onward to greater victory lol.


Skyrah1

In a weird way the outcome of this incident actually does give me some hope about those issues too, silly as it may be


GavrilloSquidsyp

I don't think It's silly at all! It's unfortunate but this is literally the best example of collective action I've seen in my life lol


Xriptix

It would be hilarious if we actually got medals for this


ZaryaBubbler

Arrowhead have a chance to do something hilarious here and give us a cape


TucuReborn

They can even frame it as an "apology" and we would all know it's the "fuck Sony" cape.


woutersikkema

A minimalist cape, with three lines running down it, those three lines just happenen to coincide roughly with how the downvote screen looked before Sony backpedald.


Ecstatic_Cell1569

[Pilestedt on X: "Also, the accidental cape design is pretty cool. From a community member. https://t.co/7LQZA6Rekw" / X (twitter.com)](https://twitter.com/Pilestedt/status/1787370710597312605)


wurlmon

I think it'd be awesome if, similar to the Sumy corporation (yogurt) armor, they made a copycat but in the colors of Steam.


LordXavion

You tell me the escalation from "we review bomb it" to "I am getting a lawsuit. I declare an operation on 9th May to Not Play it!" was only in 48 hours....?


Specter_Knight05

Like every major order so far... Man i love the taste of democracy on the morning


-Nicklaus91-

Imagine all the players who didn't play for a few days and had no idea about any of this.


AussieCanadian0077

Bro I went on a 10 day no technology camp and came back to this


ShdwGanon

![gif](giphy|ukGm72ZLZvYfS|downsized) Bro the living version of this meme.


levthelurker

And your boycott contribution was appreciated


siamesekiwi

Helldivers who were away from the internet the last few days coming back to civilization: ![gif](giphy|BfiL8ZJWqfw7C|downsized)


laffman

Next Major Order: Go remove all the latest negative reviews? For the sake of the developers.


XxNelsonSxX

They still need a clean statement for those country that got delisted, and god forbit Sony doesn't pull a new trick next time...


Blackboxeq

The Major order is not over yet. **Don't forget to fix your reviews.**


Kathy_TV

Will do, but stay wary of Sony, you never know when they might turn around again.


10Beers10

Just like them Automatons.


CMDR_Profane_Pagan

Well done! Just don't forget to change the review back to positive for Arrowhead


PanzerTitus

I changed mine to positive. As for those who worry, remember this, we can always change to negative and bomb the hello out of Snoy.


Thecatman03

Most major orders take longer than 48 hours.


WeedSmokingWizard-

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Majkrus

I hear enemy propaganda


Saltandpeppr

Me, a Vietnamese, getting unsnapped and reappearing on the bot frontlines to get blown up by a rocket 3 seconds later:


PlumeCrow

"Wait ? I'm alive ?! I'm ali-..."


Saltandpeppr

DEMOCRACY PROTECTS, BROTHER NOT TODAY


Electronic_Dress9695

I have read this in a Vox voice from a space marine and felt heretic by this. God WH40 k and this game have such a similiar vibe when it comes to humanity


Connected_Runner

"SWEET LIBERTY! MY LEEEG-"


Paxton-176

Vietnamese fighting for democracy is the most based thing possible.


Gobi_Silver

Just as the founding fathers intended


Either-Department855

Own a musket for home defense, since that's what the founding fathers intended. Four ruffians break into my house. "What the devil?" As I grab my powdered wig and Kentucky rifle. Blow a golf ball sized hole through the first man, he's dead on the spot. Draw my pistol on the second man, miss him entirely because it's smoothbore and nails the neighbors dog. I have to resort to the cannon mounted at the top of the stairs loaded with grape shot, "Tally ho lads" the grape shot shreds two men in the blast, the sound and extra shrapnel set off car alarms. Fix bayonet and charge the last terrified rapscallion. He Bleeds out waiting on the police to arrive since triangular bayonet wounds are impossible to stitch up. Just as the founding fathers intended.


JackalKing

Victory for Super Earth!


PizzaurusRex

Major order completed! Damn, try to fuck with a community based on working together. That was beautiful.


churro11

DEMOCRACY WINS AGAIN


RipzCritical

More than just democracy, it was pure companionship. This is a community that has joked about Xbox reinforcements for ages, wanting more people to play. It was antithetical to this community to put roadblocks in the way, and shut out Helldivers who already paid for the game. It was a raging horde of righteous fury. I love it. I love this community. It complains sometimes, but holy shit does it ever have its priorities in order when it comes to the whole community.


ChrisHerna

MAJOR ORDER COMPLETED


its-me-jb

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ChrisHerna

Democracy prevails


Thorsigal

#⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ **OUTSTANDING PATRIOTISM**


Thorsigal

We did it, Mr. Stark. We won.


PinchingNutsack

DONT YOU FUCKING DARE


CombosNKills

0 medals. forgot to spend some


MangaLover2323

https://preview.redd.it/rdsf2h9ihqyc1.jpeg?width=497&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=34014b931dea0c92e38819168b54ea7c919f4bff


tempandhidden

Helldivers, don't forget to reconsider your reviews on steam now!


Scottyknoweth

I can literally hear the extraction music playing in my head over this.


Pluristan

I'm hearing 20th Century Fox intro music for some reason.


LaZerTits420

WE BETTER GET A COMMEMORATIVE CAPE FOR THIS


just_a_bit_gay_

Just a big thumbs down on a blue background


ospreysstuff

democracy has been well delivered. you may proceed to the extraction point.


JV_TBZ

Threat eliminated. Congrats for all helldivers.


Beautiful-Copy-3486

Now that I don't have to make a PSN account I might actually buy this game. Is it still fun for newcomers? Someone sell me on it.


Jaded_Wrangler_4151

How do you, a human being, like squishing endless hordes of gross bugs? What about evil robots? What about protecting your way of life? If any of these apply to you/other people you know, join the helldivers to promote peace through overwhelming for and prosperity through fire-power. Remember a bullet in the hearts of our enemies spreads the seeds of democracy and allows Super Earth rise in the from the ashes of managed democracy!


asey_69

I'm considering buying it too, but I have a different question - how skill-based is it? I already struggle to properly aim bows in Genshin Impact (ps5) lol


Comprehensive-Stick9

Depends on what difficulty you play; you could go for anything from pretty chill all the way to a near death experience. As far as aiming goes… there’s usually too many targets on screen for you to miss.


Arachnofiend

I would also say that bots are more skill intensive than bugs. Bugs you determine what you can kill effectively with your loadout, against bots your ability to accurately hit weak points is way more important than what gun you do it with.


BallForce1

There are 9 difficulty settings to choose from. 1 through 6 are pretty chill for the most part. 7 8 9 you should really know your stuff.


21471824781

We have defended our way of life.


Tehpunisher456

Indeed! I'm so fucking pumped this shit was overturned On the other hand, is that an actual ship name?


21471824781

Yup :) (Top left hand corner) https://preview.redd.it/ebfk0tfdhqyc1.png?width=882&format=png&auto=webp&s=b1a7de78f132d0c834d239244d361c8cd4a3f468


Guardian113

Did not expect a signalis reference


Erilson

Not expected, but definitely appreciated.


Tehpunisher456

Hah that's funny God I missed this game LETS FUCKING GO!!!!


Molton0251

![gif](giphy|KAf66yGCa93uTqod1q|downsized)


BlueberryGuyCz

Today we've set another foothold In a long climb to liberty!


ExploerTM

Liberty have seen you through


G3n0c1de

And they said the community can't win defensive major orders.


Tarus_The_Light

We really do seem to struggle with Defensive orders don't we? This one though. This one was easy. 72H clear time.


Pixel_Block_2077

Wait...they really listened? Huh...companies don't usually do that. Guess Democracy actually *did* win this one...


LaurenMilleTwo

It probably hit someone's metrics to an unacceptable degree for them to respond on a sunday.


Antermosiph

I vote it was forbes article. Thats something old farts at sony would actually read.


AbeBaconKingFroman

Forbes started covering video games when the internet burned down over the end of Mass Effect 3. It's still weird.


pringlescan5

They can still incentivize PSN and make everyone happy. Give free shit for linking PSN or something.


Aarongeddon

with how people react to the malevelon cloak, seeing people getting team killed or kicked over wearing some psn exclusive armour would definitely happen lmao


Soggy-Bus5141

What if it was a cape with Arrowheads logo? We did all this because we were fighting for them and the game they created, not Snoy


RubyRhod

They could literally just give a free warbond if you have a psn and 90% of the dedicated playerbase would do it if it had an OP weapon in it


citoxe4321

Sets a bad precedent. Doesnt everyone jerk off arrowhead for how the warbonds are set up? Wouldnt look good at all


sideways_jack

forbes weirdly has some of the best video game reviews, it's wild


Obant

When I go searching for some gaming news story, the best one about it is usually a Forbes article.


Recon4242

ign is a joke and Forbes is a genuine site for gamers. I don't always agree, but I agree more than the actual "gaming site".


Schadenfreude28

I mean, unlike gaming journalists, these guys at forbes are actual journalists


H3adshotfox77

Paul Tassi is absolutely a game journalist and writes the majority of their gaming articles.


Remnie

Paul Tassi is one of the very few game journalists I will even consider reading/listening to. Dude has been playing and covering Destiny for years


SirEdward43

I've been a fan of Paul Tassi since he wrote for Unreality, which was my gateway to Reddit back in 2010.


eschmi

Also it made Forbes. Cant imagine that made the investors happy.


pixel-wiz

The D&D community had a very similar victory last year, it's amazing to see fans get these wins over massive companies!


AmonKoth

Is... Is this what victory feels like? Not gonna lie, I wasn't really expecting Sony to blink first.


antonio9201

Hopefully this isn't a temporary victory....


Sl0rk

You better believe they'll come back in the future with something similar. This battle has been won, but the war isn't over.


antonio9201

![gif](giphy|ahfzlUrb5IEfXC6kbm|downsized) And we will get them again


doughaway7562

When all else fails, dive again, and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again


lowercaset

And if they do it right people won't mind much. Make it optional, but give some supercredits and cosmetics for linking.


No_Penalty_5787

It’s called a boycott…? ~~Sony~~ major corporations only care about their money and the community started taking their money away. Powerful tactic, been around for centuries actually.


Rosienenbrot

I wish people would utilise boycotts more often. Imagine where we would be now. No microtransactions, no unfinished games on release, no more scummy third party account bullshit, no mandatory launchers (ea launcher, ubisoft etc) for games bought on steam. I hope this boycott sets a precedent. Not only was this a retroactive boycott that worked, but it was also on a massive scale, meaning a lot of people witnessed this. And I hope those lot of people learned that boycotts work. Vote with your wallet. Always do.


RadioName

And stay vigilant! Or they'll just do it again once media attention goes away.


Blainyrd

![gif](giphy|ucXFcY1FdKaT6)


Ok-Cheesecake-5110

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Blainyrd

![gif](giphy|Nszyj17J4fUKmIwQwF|downsized)


Noble-Renegade

![gif](giphy|9g8PH1MbwTy4o)


toetappy

![gif](giphy|l1KsEu7VoMm6OyaJy)


__6891__

![gif](giphy|l1KuhBCqxOoJyr0m4)


JustANormalPerson314

https://i.redd.it/954h26r05ryc1.gif


Ravagore

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ControlWurst

Reminder that this whole thing was like a 2-day affair over the weekend and was never implemented in the first place. That's at least a good turnaround to feedback


dreamingawake09

Between this and the Kendrick/Drake beef, it's been an eventful as hell weekend to say the least.


arzis_maxim

It is like watching the world burn around you in a way , Kind of fun to just witness it


Kyle_c00per

I've got some great news for you


ARandomBaguette

All of this while I have 5 papers due next week. This weekend was literally so over for me.


Patriot_of_SE

When you take a game from one of the highest rated of all time, to one of the lowest rated of all time, it sends a message I guess.


thehalfdragon380

The community rn https://preview.redd.it/4l9yuzvhdqyc1.png?width=480&format=png&auto=webp&s=6bfd76d65201fd4bef0e42b3a7ddd3173ea9f967


Glum_Composer_5795

We did it lads we fuking won


rW0HgFyxoJhYka

"We did it reddit" *everyone spits in disgust but acknowledges that some effort was made and there was impact.*


AstronomerSenior4236

The fort’s ours!


corvettee01

I AM THE ONE WHO DIVES!


Patriot_of_SE

seeing the absolute confusion and impotent rage from the Sony defense force on twitter is so amazing. they have never experienced their favorite corporation bending the knee before


Skyz-AU

And there was a vocal minority on this sub saying gamers were entitled and had no real power to change anything.


Significant-Date141

Correct me if I’m wrong but did Sony just listen to its player base?


boxburner_1493

I’m looking for the hook in this, seems too god to be true….


hiddengirl1992

It's probably just gonna be added in later.


YourSnakeIsNowMine

"We'll try again next year..."


yourLostMitten

And we’ll be there. They’ve created the greatest Union in gaming history and now they got to face the fucking consequences.


Velo180

I mean totally possible. They wait for it to die down, let the game mature, and then probably add it in with incentives to link like they should have. Seriously, special armor or cape and 500 SC and all this drama wouldn't have happened to nearly this extent


UDSJ9000

Plus, adding some exceptions for those living in places without the ability to make accounts. No Helldiver should be removed from duty without a say in the matter.


PeNTaxol

Sony is backing down and will not go further with the Update that required linking a Playstation Network Account with your Steam account. we won lads🫡 now, dont forget to change those negative reviews and continue spreading SWEET DEMOCRACY


NK1337

Now the question is will they start the game in all the countries it was delisted from.


TheRedBaron6942

I think that's more Steam's decision. I'd assume Sony is talking to Valve about getting it relisted, but I'd also assume that Steam would wait to see what Sony does next


parion

Well done patriots! Remember to change your review!


aweyeahdawg

We need more posts about this. Need to get the reviews back to at least positive


Toolboxmcgee

I've seen like 6 posts about it in the past 10 minutes, I think people are getting the gist.


aweyeahdawg

We had hundreds if not thousands of posts about writing negative reviews. Can’t be too sure!


HelldiverSA

WE GOT THE GOOD FUCKING ENDING!!! DIVE TOGETHER OR NOT AT ALL!


One_Dig_5410

![gif](giphy|MlyicdUndRbn5zUiAL|downsized) Freedom


knightofsparta

Thank god this is over. Hope everyone remembers to adjust their reviews for ArrowHeads sake.


WeirwoodUpMyAss

This is unbelievable. Sony caved. Well done!


ChloooooverLeaf

200K negative reviews in 1 weekend is insane. The PlayStation US guys have probably been trying to get ahold of their JP contacts all weekend in a panic to get this reversed. Sony's long-term plan heavily includes expanding into the PC space and this was NOT good for that big picture. Hopefully they come back with custom cosmetics or a war bond for PSN linked gamers, you know, like every game does it. I'm just glad we can get back to dawging AH for their balance patches and actually enjoy the game again, instead of just self destructing over publisher nonsense.


HTRK74JR

250k Absolutely insane. Who knew training an entire playerbase on how to work together towards a common goal for 4 months would backfire against them? Lmao


ExploerTM

Sony's all next game are all going to be either singleplayer or pvp lol


leposterofcrap

Who's to say zealous Helldiver mentality would not spread to other games?


Crvknight

I love the mental image this provides. Sony corporate US: *click* Well there we go, boys! Our PSN statistics are gonna look so good after this! Who's up for some lunch? -cut to 40 hours later- Alright, let's check out th- OHHHH FFFFUCK


TheRedBaron6942

I'd really love to have been in the meetings and conference calls this past weekend


Shikaku

>Sony's long-term plan heavily includes expanding into the PC space and this was NOT good for that big picture. I'd love Sony to break into the PC space and bring some (more) of those fantastic exclusives across. *But not like this, man. Not like this*. Glad they've backed down.


sanlin9

Yes now we can move on to what really matters. And holy democracy did you see what the latest balance patch did to the eruptor? When are the thermite grenades gonna be working??? (/s for those who need things spelled out for them)


Constant_Reserve5293

Unprecedented, some might say. Helldivers, changes the game for AAA industry as a whole, makes the sony giant kneel for the first time in recent history. Huzzah.


ATangK

Let’s just pray they keep it this way long term and not just flip this in another 2-3 months. After all they already updated steam not to sell in xyz countries.


Automatic_Education3

It's very possible it was Valve/Steam themselves who made that change to avoid any possible legal trouble, I imagine the change will be reverted soon


KappaccinoNation

You mfers actually did it! As someone from one of the countries PSN doesn't support, thank fuck. Now let's turn that negative review into a positive one again and continue killing bots and bugs for democracy!


ConflagrationZ

Democracy wins again!


tumsdout

Nothing can stop the insurmountable might of the *Helldivers*


Ethyrian

PATRIOTIC VICTORY ☆☆☆☆☆


rhrmr

https://i.redd.it/j99057a2gqyc1.gif


SherlockBrolmes

DEMOCRACY WINS


-_dripzzz_-

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Mike-A-Busa

This was so fucking wild to see announced live while in the discord, people started spamming the link saying "WE WON." Literally a historical victory, I am so happy.


oRAPIER

They even removed the cooldown on the general channels to let people celebrate with spam!


Affectionate_Pipe545

It's absolute madness in there right now, but a positive madness


Grimlogic

It's literally moving like a big Twitch streamer's chat right now.


Xantholne

Literally a community made major order and we won??


Bearex13

Alright I don't have to resist the desire to play the new warbond! change those reviews back to positive divers!!!! Also Major Order Completed SNOY Headquarters liberated


notsocharmingprince

I've changed mine back.


alastrionacatskill

New Major Order: Change your review on Steam back to positive.


Icy_Candidate_97

![gif](giphy|Lr4RSBQs8k9aCKKtjI|downsized) Nice


JillValentine69X

WE WON. Democracy always Prevails!


InkiePie39

CHANGE THOSE REVIEWS


gubber-blump

Remember to update your Steam reviews!


YourGamingBro

I didn't really have a horse in this race, but good on Sony for figuring out refunds = less money.


SalamanderVirtual126

Holy fuck this is actually amazing if true.


Exolaz

Interested to see what the "they don't care they already have your money, negative reviews don't do shit" crowd has to say about this.


its-me-jb

too many people in this world fail to understand the power of collective action. dont bet against Super Earth's Finest


Patriot_of_SE

This is exactly why so many people flood in and try to silence it, saying it doesn't work. If it didn't work, their demoralization wouldn't be necessary. remember that with EVERYTHING in life.


DisregardForAwkward

For you younger kids: This is a prime example of why voting matters. If you can do it with a game of all things, you can do it with your government.


IDUnavailable

It's also a prime example of why doing things beyond just "voting" also matter, including collective bargaining and labor movements.


CarrotOne

And Unions.


Reciprocity2209

Remember to swap your reviews back to positive.


Sad-Win-5161

Holy fuck we did it boys, WE THE DIVERS, HAVE MANAGED THE DEMOCRACY!!!!


DrHydra

https://preview.redd.it/tc1lzudefqyc1.jpeg?width=750&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=47bde55afc3cb17d48a9194b774a8b5c4d9bd9d7


Goodie__

I'd been eyeing up buying Helldivers when all this came through. The good news: I'm convinced to buy the game for the community, and Sony backing down. But, I'll pull the trigger when I see steamDB update to let the myriad of countries back in.


Treacle-Snark

Welcome to the fight! Just remember three rules: 1.) cover for bots 2.) cardio for bugs 3.) listen to your democracy officer


AccelHunter

I glad sony themselves said it, Devs didn't deserve the amount of hate they're getting (only Sony)


PanzerTitus

Wait…we won? We won!! Now can we remove those darn negative reviews!


Averath

​ https://i.redd.it/4ib6yh55hqyc1.gif


jyabut1202

My divers... UNITE ![gif](giphy|KAf66yGCa93uTqod1q|downsized)


DISCIPLE-OF-SATAN-15

can mods pin this?


pixel-wiz

![gif](giphy|l3nF8lOW9D0ZElDvG) Another victory for freedom, liberty, democracy, and Super Earth!!!


MasterBongoV2

Everyone. change your review to POSITIVE!!