Helldivers 2 Celebrates Long-Awaited Review Bomb Cape and Patch Updates
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Helldivers 2, launched in February 2024 to critical acclaim, faced a backlash in May over a mandatory PSN account linking for PC players, leading to a significant drop in Steam reviews. In response, Arrowhead Game Studios released a commemorative 'Pillars of Freedom' cape, depicting the review score graph during the controversy, as a gesture of acknowledgment and resolution, available to all players.
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- Helldivers 2 June 24 2025 Patch Notes IGN
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