In case you have been awake in early this morning, you’ll have seen that Helldivers 2 was having an enormous Steam sale. This was, actually, an imposter. One other recreation in disguise, which was promptly delisted from the storefront after altering its identify, key artwork, and developer data to imitate the favored sci-fi shooter.
In line with SteamDB – a 3rd celebration web site by which ample data of Steam video games will be considered – the occasions that led as much as this conclusion will be clearly seen. At 9:55PM ET, indie recreation Figurality had its identify modified to Helldivers 2. Mere minutes earlier than, the writer and developer listed was modified to PlayStation PC LLC and Arrowhead Sport Studios respectively.
Across the identical time, the sport’s description was modified to imitate the official Helldivers 2 retailer web page. The tags have been modified, as have been screenshots, trailers, property and assosiations. Even an epilepsy disclaimer was added – paired with Sony and Arrowhead Authorized data after all. It was right here {that a} whopping 75% sale on the sport was added.
It was 4 hours later, at 1:07AM ET, that the sport was delisted “at writer request” in response to the Steam DB web page. That is why proper now, in the event you attempt to discover this false Helldivers 2 on Steam it will not come up. The sport has been faraway from the Steam retailer.
It is an fascinating story. For one, it is nice that this was caught and glued inside such a brief span of time. It’s wild that this form of factor can occur within the first place, however for many who did find yourself mistakenly shopping for this false Helldivers 2 whereas on sale, the Steam refund coverage will virtually actually allow you to off the hook for the shopping for worth.
What’s actually wild is that… this may occasionally not have been the one recreation to have tried this on the time. In line with a submit within the offical Helldivers 2 Discord server, group supervisor Twinbeard wrote, “listed below are sadly two (three now?!) pretend video games being marketed as Helldivers 2 on Steam in the mean time. THESE ARE FAKE. They don’t seem to be made by Arrowhead however they declare to be. We have no idea what they include, however they don’t seem to be affiliated with us in any means. Our authorized division is on it and we hope Valve will take away the merchandise as quickly as doable.”
When Valve did act, this was quickly up to date with, “All pretend retailer pages now appear to have been taken down by Valve, who acted very swiftly after we reached out. We´ll assess every thing in due time. Additionally, an enormous THANK YOU to everybody who DMed or pinged me/us concerning the pretend pages and video games. Collectively we stand.”
So catastrophe averted. I suppose imitation is the sincerest type of flattery, and these seperate events wished in on the unbelievable success Helldivers 2 has been having since its launch. Powerful luck although chumps. Everybody is aware of if its glory you need, you have to earn it by getting your arms soiled down on Maleveon Creek.
