"Steam Scam Alert: Fake Helldivers 2 Listings Prompt Swift Removal"
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Fraudulent listings for Helldivers 2 appeared on Steam, offering steep discounts and misleading players into purchasing a different game. The fake listings prompted warnings from the game's developer, Arrowhead Game Studio, and were swiftly delisted by Valve. This incident highlights a flaw in Steam's back-end and raises concerns about the ease with which such scams can occur. Despite this, Helldivers 2 continues to thrive, addressing server issues and introducing new content for players to enjoy.
- Helldivers 2 Scam Listings Quickly Pulled From Steam Kotaku
- Helldivers 2 developer responds as fake games appear on Steam Eurogamer.net
- Helldivers 2 and Palworld teams call out "sad and frustrating" Steam copycats after fakes hit Valve's storefront overnight Gamesradar
- Steam game disguises itself as Helldivers 2 and goes on sale, is swiftly delisted VG247
- Two indie Steam games were disguised as Helldivers 2 to scam players | VGC Video Games Chronicle
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