Earth Defense Force 6 Removes Big Requirement

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Earth Defense Force 6 Removes Big Requirement

Key Takeaways

  • EDF6 removes Steam-Epic Games account linking requirement after backlash.
  • Controversial account requirement resulted in the game getting review bombed.
  • Fans express relief over removal of requirement.

As a longtime fan of the Earth Defense Force series, I can’t help but feel a mix of relief and amusement at the recent turn of events surrounding EDF6. Having played through countless alien invasions on consoles over the years, it was disheartening to see the PC version of this latest installment marred by unnecessary complications.

The upcoming game “Earth Defense Force 6” has revealed that it will no longer require players to log in and connect their Steam account with Epic Games when playing the online multiplayer mode on PC. This popular sci-fi third-person shooter series, where you defend Earth from alien invasions, is set to release “EDF6” for the first time in the West in July 2024, available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC after being a Japan-only title for two years. While console players generally welcomed its launch, the PC version faced some criticism initially.

During its debut on Steam, Earth Defense Force 6 faced a wave of negative reviews due to an unannounced requirement. Many users felt frustrated because they had to connect their Epic Games Store account for online gameplay. While the game’s graphics and PC performance were also criticized, the primary source of discontent stemmed from this third-party account requirement on Steam. The developers acknowledged the player backlash and promised to make adjustments in response.

On the Steam page for EDF6, it was recently revealed that the newest iteration of the game no longer necessitates signing in through an Epic Games account. Once players update their game, they will be able to participate in online missions of Earth Defense Force 6 without needing to sign in. If desired, they can also disconnect their Steam account from their Epic Games account.

Earth Defense Force 6 Online Multiplayer No Longer Requires Steam and Epic Games Account Linking

Several gamers of Earth Defense Force 6 were pleased when D3Publisher and Sandlot eliminated a contentious condition, with some showing enthusiasm about playing the game with their friends without having to link their Steam account to another external service. The update further provided guidelines for unlinking the two accounts for players of the PC version who had previously linked them.

The initial requirements of players needing to link their Steam account to a third-party service was compared to Helldivers 2‘s infamous PSN linking controversy, which also resulted in the game getting review bombed on release. Sony ultimately rescinded Helldivers 2‘s PSN account requirements on Steam after it faced massive amounts of public backlash. While Earth Defense Force 6 fans are ultimately pleased at the removal of the controversial requirement, some fans are raising their concerns over how the game is still experiencing desyncing issues and crashes.

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2024-10-06 22:13