In a bold move, the community manager of Helldivers 2 found himself in hot water after advocating for a showdown with Sony, manipulating ratings, and encouraging refunds to sway Sony’s stance on linking PlayStation Network accounts.
Following the uproar caused by the announcement that PC players of Helldivers 2 would need PSN accounts to continue playing, protests flooded Sony and Arrowhead. Amidst the chaos, community manager Spitz took charge, rallying players to speak out and give Arrowhead leverage in negotiations with Sony. The aftermath saw over 200,000 negative reviews flooding the Helldivers 2 Steam page, leading to a reversal of the decision, albeit with consequences.
In a surprising turn of events, Spitz bid farewell to his role as the community manager for Arrowhead on the official Helldivers 2 Discord channel, citing that the decision was not his own.
Encouraging refunds and negative reviews as a community manager is a risky move. Despite the outcome, I am grateful for the support and the freedom for everyone to enjoy the game without restrictions. While I knew the risks involved, I stand by my actions in representing the community. Working at Arrowhead has been a dream come true, and I would gladly continue if given the chance. However, the decision is out of my hands. I leave with no regrets, hoping for the best for all involved, especially those I deeply care for and respect.
Original article from www.playground.ru