"Monetization Ethics and Weapon Unlocks: A Helldivers 2 Guide"

The creative director of Helldivers 2, Johan Pilestedt, emphasized the importance of not making the game pay-to-win despite the inclusion of microtransactions, stating that games need to "earn the right to monetize." He explained that while the game does have premium currency and items that can be purchased, they can also be obtained through gameplay, and players are not forced to spend money. Pilestedt highlighted the team's philosophy of allowing players to support the title if they choose to, without imposing it on anyone.