"Helldivers 2 CEO Rejects Transmog System, Compares It to an Apple Tasting Like Bacon"

TL;DR
Arrowhead CEO Johan Pilestedt has definitively stated that a transmog system will not be implemented in Helldivers 2, citing that it "doesn't make sense" due to the different visual and statistical effects of equipment. While some may disagree with this decision, Pilestedt's metaphor of "having an apple that tastes like bacon" to explain his stance has left room for debate on potential alternative gear customization options within the game.
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- Helldivers 2 CEO says a transmog system is out of the question, 'Swapping one for the other is like having an apple that tastes like bacon' PC Gamer
- Helldivers 2 isn't getting transmog because wearing armor with passives that don't match it would be "like having an apple that tastes like bacon" Gamesradar
- Helldivers 2 CEO Says No to Adding Popular Customization Mechanic GameRant
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