Dr Disrespect Dismisses Fake Highguard Badge as a Joke After Developer Confirms No Invite
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
Developer Wildlight Entertainment has confirmed that Dr Disrespect fabricated a preview badge and was never invited to play Highguard early, prompting the streamer to claim the post was just a joke.
Streamer Dr Disrespect is walking back his recent social media teaser about the upcoming shooter Highguard. Last week, the prominent content creator posted a photo of a preview badge alongside a claim that he traveled to Los Angeles in his Lamborghini to check out the game early. The post immediately drew attention from fans and fellow creators across social media, leading many to scrutinize the authenticity of the credential.
Questions about the post multiplied following the game's release, prompting an official response from the development side. Chin Pua, a creator manager at developer Wildlight Entertainment, took to X to clarify the situation. Pua confirmed directly that the streamer was never invited to any Highguard preview event and that the displayed badge was completely unofficial.
Faced with confirmation from the studio, the streamer dismissed the whole ordeal as harmless fun rather than a serious deception. Incidents like this highlight the ongoing friction between high profile creators and developers, especially when social media clout intersects with early access hype. For players following the launch of Highguard, the drama became an unexpected side show to the actual release of the game. Original reporting and further details can be found on IGN South Africa.
Tags: Dr Disrespect, Highguard, Wildlight Entertainment, Streaming, Gaming News
Original article: IGN South Africa