Helldivers 2 devs shut down some live testing rumours, emphasising that Arrowhead folks playing it won't show off that they're a dev before getting up to "strange behaviours"

Arrowhead community manager Katherine "Baskinator" Baskin wrote in a post on Helldivers 2's subreddit, "Let's put some rumours to bed!" Addressing speculations about developers testing the game in a live environment, she clarified, "At present, we do not have/utilize any devtags or other developer identifiers or markers in the game when we play. Our names look just like yours when we play Helldivers 2." This statement reinforces that developers blend in with regular players without any special identifiers.

Continuing to clarify, Baskin stated, "We do not test the game in a live environment. If someone tells you they're a developer and they start spawning items or other strange behaviors, that person is using exploits to do it. Be vigilant, sweet Helldivers. Report dissidents to your Democracy Officer." This highlights the integrity of the gameplay and the importance of fair play within the community.

In further communications, Johan Pilestedt, the game’s creative bossman, engaged with a fan’s tweet to shed light on future updates, particularly about the possibility of expanding colour customization to include armor. This shows Arrowhead's commitment to community feedback and indicating potential future enhancements to player customization.

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