Why didn't they require a PSN account on release? Did they think it would impact the sales? How did they think it wouldn't cause an issue single digit months after launch???

I haven't put a lot of time into the sequel compared to the original, but Sony trying to get more data to leak and potentially alienating players in countries where PSN isn't a thing, while also providing no context for why other than "security" really makes me curious who thought this was a good idea.

I am seriously contemplating requesting a refund at this point.

Edit: Sony has doubled down and has removed the game from being sold in all countries that it doesn't offer PSN accounts.

Edit: RL Major Order: Completed, next Major Order: Half of Super Earth is locked out from Helldiving!

Edit: Keeping the original text for posterity. I do recommend the game from my time playing.

Why didn't they require a PSN account on release? Did they think it would impact the sales? How did they think it wouldn't cause an issue single digit months after launch??? I haven't put a lot of time into the sequel compared to the original, but Sony trying to get more data to leak and potentially alienating players in countries where PSN isn't a thing, while also providing no context for why other than "security" really makes me curious who thought this was a good idea. I am seriously contemplating requesting a refund at this point. Edit: Sony has doubled down and has removed the game from being sold in all countries that it doesn't offer PSN accounts. Edit: RL Major Order: Completed, next Major Order: Half of Super Earth is locked out from Helldiving! Edit: Keeping the original text for posterity. I do recommend the game from my time playing.