(SPITZ' ROUGHNECKS GIF BY @GaelicSpirit from the Helldivers 2 Discord)

Earlier this month, it was revealed to the Helldivers 2 community that a Playstation Network sign-in would be required in order to play the game. At the time of this announcement, the title had been available world-wide in many regions that would not be able to make a PSN account in accordance with terms of service, and would thereby have their access to a title they paid for revoked in no uncertain terms. 

Sony's own Terms of Service prior to the Helldivers 2 backlash stated that PSN logins would not be required, and would thereby be "optional" on all PC games that fell under its banner. This was altered as player outrage led to a continuing review bombing that would eventually lead to internal discussions that would drive Sony to rescind this requirement entirely. The HELLDIVERS community at large had won -- but not without sacrifice.

SPITZ, the outstanding community manager whose suggestion to continue the review-bombing in order to provide additional leverage with Sony, was the reason many Helldivers felt optimistic about returning to the game -- and is most likely the reason many of us didn't attempt a refund. On 05/07/2024, at or about 11:45 PST, the Helldivers discord discovered that Community Manager Spitz had been relieved of his position, and all traces of his previously held post deleted or otherwise removed from the discord.

ARROWHEAD: We implore you to return this icon to their previously held position in recognition of his bold Community Management strategy -- which not only worked, but restored the faith of much of your community.

We additionally request the official canonization of GENERAL Spitz in Helldivers lore.  FOR FREEDOM. FOR DEMOCRACY. FOR THE GOOD OF THE GAME AND ITS DEDICATED COMMUNITY ALIKE. 

RESTORE GENERAL SPITZ!