How to spot an Aug: the three official visual tells
An Aug is a host controlled by a runaway AI implant. The developer publishes three visual tells: a visible aug chip, unusual pupils and an uncanny expression. Here is how to check, and what you can do once you spot one.
Launch price
US $17.99$19.99
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What an Aug is
An Aug is a host controlled by a runaway AI implant.OfficialIt is not an ordinary customer. The official way to identify one is to watch for visual tells at the counter.
The three official visual tells
There are exactly three, and all are visual:
- A visible aug chip
- Unusual pupils
- An uncanny expression
None of these requires an item or a test — they are things you can observe at the counter.
Not stated by the developer
The developer has not said whether all three tells must be present, or whether any single one is enough. This guide does not fill that gap with a guess.
Once you spot one: four options
Spotting an Aug does not mean you must report it immediately. According to the developer, every deal has four options:
- Accept
- Refuse
- Report
- Look the other way
The consequences of each choice have not been published. Claims that reporting always pays or that letting one go always comes back to bite currently lack an official source.
FAQ
Do all three tells appear together?
The developer has not said. Treating all three as things to watch for is safer than fixating on one.
What if I cannot tell whether it is an Aug?
The developer has not published a failed-identification outcome or any penalty for a wrong call. That part is unverified, and this guide does not speculate.
Is spotting an Aug the same as spotting a counterfeit?
No. An Aug is a customer identity; a counterfeit is a fake item. For goods, see inspection and appraisal.
What to read next
- Back to the basics: the beginner's guide
- Inspection and appraisal: cigarettes, water and rare goods
- Release time and price: release date, price and the 1.0 update
FAQ
What is an Aug?
An Aug is a host controlled by a runaway AI implant.
How do I identify an Aug?
The official visual tells are a visible aug chip, unusual pupils and an uncanny expression.
Do I have to report an Aug?
No. Every deal can be accepted, refused, reported, or ignored. The developer has not said which choice is better.
Is there a non-visual way to identify an Aug?
The developer has only published the three visual tells. Other methods are unconfirmed.
Launch price
US $17.99$19.99
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