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In a surprising development, Sony announced a change of heart. On the night of May 6, Sony issued a statement indicating that the mandatory account linking requirement for Hell Divers 2 would be withdrawn. The update specified that the planned policy, which would have taken effect on May 30, would no longer be moving forward, thanking players for their feedback and promising ongoing dialogue and updates.
This turnaround was monumental—it demonstrated that consumer activism, especially when coordinated and persistent, could influence major corporate decisions even from industry giants like Sony.