Overview
- Bulkhead acknowledged the mistake and pushed backend fixes that removed the Lonestar (Blue Team) 5% cash and 2.5% XP bonus and repaired the Driver progression path after the changes destabilized matchmaking.
- The Driver exploit let players repeatedly drive in and out of their HQ to farm role XP, which, combined with faster Season 2 progression, allowed some users to unlock tier‑4 armour and main battle tanks within days.
- Following community outcry, the studio issued targeted 24‑hour bans and wiped illicit gains for the most flagrant abusers, a group it estimates at fewer than 1,000 accounts.
- Rather than doing an immediate full season reset, Bulkhead plans mid‑season 'limited' servers that cap high‑power gear and is exploring bringing Season 3 forward to give players a fuller fresh start.
- The episode highlights the risks of live experiments in Early Access because small percentage bonuses and role changes can fast‑track dedicated players, skew match balance, and leave casual players feeling unfairly behind.