Operators!

We have seen your feedback and decided to update you on the current situation.

As we've said before - this update wasn't going to be flawless. There are bugs present in the game and we're working on fixing them.

The main problem you told us about was that your accounts weren't transferred properly. Rest assured, your progress has not been erased, we have multiple copies of the account database. It's not going anywhere. We've already applied a fix, please try restarting the game and your account should be transferred. If you are still experiencing this problem - please let us know in the Support[support.worldwar3.com].

Here's the list of known bugs:

General:

• Some accounts weren't automatically transferred to Steam initially. *fixed. Please restart the game
  
• Some players were getting stuck on the authorization screen *fixed
  
• Easy AC sometimes kicks you out of matches if you have screen capture software enabled. While we're looking for a solution - try disabling this software (e.g. Nvidia Shadowplay, Radeon Relive, Monosnap, Greenshot, MacX, Yandex Disk).
  
• Helicopter costs are different in game and menu
  
• Ammo pack doesn't work in tutorial
  
• Summoning drones doesn't cost hit points
  
• Missing loading screen (tutorial)
  
• Currency costs more in Steam than in game *fixed
  
• Broken XP bonus *fixed
  
• Shop floor is greyed out in lobby screen

Maps:

• Map Berlin: spawning in non-playable areas
  
• Map Berlin: missing building collision
  
• Map Berlin: material swapping between objects
  
• Map Berlin: missing texture on cars
  
• Map DMZ: spawning in non-playable areas
  
• Map Moscow: spawning in non-playable areas
  
• Map Moscow: player stays alive in non-playable areas
  
• Map Moscow: mini-map shows wrong pit-stop position
  
• Map Moscow: broken light
  
• Map Warsaw: spawning in non-playable areas
  
• Map Polyarny: black rectangle on loading screen
  
• Map Polyarny: missing texture on cars
  
• Map Polyarny: spawning in non-playable areas
  
• Map Tokyo: spawning in non-playable areas
  
• Map Tokyo: missing texture on cars
  
• Map Tokyo: broken shadows (too dark)
  
• Map Istanbul: invisible collision
  
• Map Gobi: texture gaps
  
• Map Gobi: spawning in non-playable areas

Fixes are on the way.

Operators!

The game update is a success!

As we mentioned before: you have to transfer your account from MY.GAMES to our own Wishlist Games system.

From 28th November, World War 3 will no longer be available on the MY.GAMES platform and will instead be distributed through Steam and the Wishlist Games launcher.

To ensure a smooth transition, we are launching a feature that will allow players to link their existing MY.GAMES accounts to new Wishlist Games accounts.

Account transfer instructions:

Important: The transfer process depends on the platform you’ve played WW3 on (Steam / MY.GAMES / VK play GC), so please read the following information carefully to avoid any problems!

Steam:

If you’ve played WW3 on Steam - the process will be completed automatically: the game update will be downloaded and the new launcher will transfer your account on its own. All your progress will be preserved.
Important: When the launcher opens - don't change the installation folder. Keep the default Steam Applications folder.
MY.GAMES / VK play GC:

If you’ve played WW3 on any of those 2 platforms - you’ll have to manually perform the transfer.

Follow this guide[worldwar3.com].


Here are the patch notes for this update:

• The game is now distributed via Steam CDN.
  
• Game size reduced from 116 Gb to 92 Gb.
  
• New Anti-Cheat implemented: Easy Anti-Cheat.
  
• Helicopter nerf: increased in-game cost for Gargoyle to 4000, increased Imugi to 2600 points, decreased PPZR Piorun lock time to 1.5 seconds.
  
• Reworked game sounds and directional sound: footsteps, gunshots.
  
• Overhauled vehicle physics: Land vehicles now behave more realistically and don't get stuck as easily.
  
• Improved performance on Moscow and Berlin maps.
  
• Optimization of game assets: maps, props, lighting, textures, meshes.
  
• Slightly improved 3rd person animations in game.
  
• Respawn system rework: no more "no room to spawn" messages. Sometimes causes players to spawn in the walls. Fix in progress.

More information can be found here[worldwar3.com].

Please note:

• The new live game servers are currently in debugging mode, there may be issues as this is our first rebuilt version of the game, please be patient and report any issues in our Discord[discord.com] or in Support[support.worldwar3.com].
  
• We are aware that UNC currency prices may be incorrect for some regions and will be correcting this shortly.
  
• Sometimes accounts do not sync the first time you log in. Try a few times and if it still doesn't work - send us a message in Support[support.worldwar3.com].
  
• EasyAC sometimes kicks players out of the game for using screen grabbing/recording software, like Monosnap, Greenshot, Yandex Disk, Radeon Relive, Nvidia Shadowplay or similar applications.

Our team has worked hard to make this update happen. We know there are still bugs to be fixed.
But it's just a first step, and from now on we'll be able to iterate much faster.

Also we're already working on new content and will present it to you soon. The most curious among you will find couple of new things in the game (not yet playable, but coming in the next content update).

See you on the battlefield!

Operators!

We are finally ready to present you our first update of the game!

As we’ve told you, the last 11 months have not been easy for us: we had to understand how the game worked, take it apart, make all the fixes we'd planned and put it back together again. Time and time again we encountered obstacles that we had to overcome. And it took time, sometimes a lot of time.

This week we’re finally ready to show you the results and update the servers with our first build that we internally referred to as “Update 0”.

Please don’t expect a flawless experience, there are still bugs to be fixed and we’re actively working on them.

But it’s a monumental step for us. From this point on - the sky's the limit!
Details of the update will be announced in a separate article soon.

To play this new version of the game - you’ll have to transfer your account from MY.GAMES to our own Wishlist Games system. We’ve explained the reasons behind it in our previous post: https://gtm.you1.cn/storesteam/news/app/674020/view/4516639958214115636

On the 28th of November at 9:00 CET, we will begin maintenance to update the game. It will take at least until 19:00 CET. There is a possibility that it will take even longer. You won't be able to play the game during that time. We'll make an announcement when the maintenance is over.

A guide to the transfer process will be posted when we finish the maintenance.

Fall out Operators!

Please note – that the maintenance can be extended beyond the above mentioned timeframe.
Up-to-date server status is always available on our Discord[discord.gg] server and Twitter.

Operators, we’ve got some big news!

You’ve been asking when the first game update is coming.

Until last year, MY.GAMES was the publisher of World War 3, and they managed the project with their own tools. Right now, we’re finishing building our own tools and the whole backend like servers infrastructure. We are doing this to make a full closure of our cooperation with MG and take full control of the game as soon as possible.

This is the final step to becoming fully independent as a company, after which we’ll be able to focus entirely on game development.

Soon, we’ll start transferring your game accounts from MG to our own Wishlist Games system. After transition period, you’ll only be able to play WW3 using WLG accounts. MG accounts will become inactive, but rest assured, all your progress and inventory will be preserved.

The transfer won’t affect gameplay in any way.
Stay tuned for more details, we’ll share them soon!

At the same time, the first game update you’ve already seen in the PTE playtest will go live. This will happen within the next two months!

Operators!

After our last QnA, you sent us more questions about the playtest itself. We decided to answer.

Why is there so much desync in the PTE servers?
You were playing on a PTE server, which is a lot less powerful than the main servers. That’s why the issues occurred. We’re already working on improving the PTE server, and once the update hits the live servers, these problems will be gone.

When will we see a clear game meta?
Our first goal is to bring more players into the game, and then we want to hear your thoughts on the game’s meta. We’ve got a lot of ideas in mind. First, we want to make the meta deep and rewarding; second, we want it to be easy to grasp. Most importantly, we want it to feel truly unique - not just another copycat like many others out there.

What’s being done about the sound problems?
We've been working on this for a while, and some important fixes are almost ready, such as fixes for footsteps and artillery sounds. However, our main focus is on getting the gunfire sounds right, which may take a bit longer.

Can we have a dedicated Discord channel for PTE discussions?
Yes, we already have one called “PTE”.

Can we get more time for testing in the future?
We hear you! We'll be dedicating more time to playtesting in the future. Our plan is to run a PTE playtest before every update, change or improvement.

What are you doing about cheaters?
We’re actively working on this issue and will have more updates to share soon.

Why couldn't my friends and I join the same party in PTE?
We mentioned in the PTE announcement that Party Service would be disabled. We’ll try to keep it enabled in future tests to avoid this issue.

How are you planning to keep the community engaged with new content?
We've been working on new content for a while now, and we'll be sharing the details soon. Stay tuned!

Are you planning to promote the game more?
Yes, marketing is a crucial part of our strategy, which we’re discussing right now. As soon as we address most of the game’s technical issues, we’ll resume our marketing and advertising efforts.

Why do we have to use a separate launcher?
Previously, the game was published by MY.GAMES using their internal tools. Our current goal is to take full ownership of the game. This means replacing everything they've had with our own tools.
Once that's done, we'll have full control over the game. That's why we moved to our own launcher first, the next step will be getting rid of it step by step.

Can you focus more on infantry combat and small-scale modes? Tanks are frustrating!
We’re already looking into the game modes, including infantry combat. We’ll likely bring this up for discussion with the community as well.

Are you considering adding a battle royale mode?
We've received a lot of feedback on this. We're currently looking into the possibility of adding this mode, but we want to hear what players think first. It will be a monumental task for us to create it, so we definitely need your input on this.

Will you balance the drones and other player-controlled vehicles?
This is one of the major areas we plan to review first. The process will be gradual and iterative, and you’ll be the first to hear about any changes we start making.

Operators!

The poll is closed. You have chosen Hardcore Tac Ops!
From now on it will require only 12 players to start the match.

New settings have already been applied. You don't have to restart the game, just select this mode in custom play.

Thank you for voting and have fun!

Fall Out Operators!

Hello Operators!

We know that some game modes are currently never played, because they have high player count requirements to start the match.

Namely Hardcore Tactical Ops, FUBAR and Domination.

We noticed that some of you wanted to play these modes, which is why we decided to bring these requirements down.

But you need to choose which mode will get it.

{ПРЕМАХНАТА ВРЪЗКА}Vote on our official Discord server (click):

- Tactical Ops Hardcore
- Domination
- FUBAR


Deadline for answers - 16:00 CEST on Friday. We'll apply the changes the same day.

Operators!

Thank you for participating in the latest PTE playtest! The survey closed on Wednesday.

We are currently confirming the bugs you reported and analyzing the feedback. In the meantime, we transferred the rewards to the accounts you've specified.

You can pick up your new weapon blueprint now! It is waiting for you in the inventory on our official website:


Steps to transfer it to the game: sign in with your account (choose Steam authorization if you play on Steam), select the item or few of them in the inventory and press "Transfer Items" and "Confirm transfer" buttons.

According to what we announced before, if you already have the Alpha Drought blueprint, you received M416 Autumn Mosaic. We hope you enjoyed this surprise!

Once again, thank you all for participating in the playtest and the survey!


P.S. If you did not receive any reward, please contact our Community Manager nicknamed "Polak" on our Official Discord server.[discord.gg]

Make sure to prepare your correct ID beforehand:

If you’re playing the game on Steam - here’s how you can find your SteamID:

First click on your nickname in the top right corner and go to your account details.
And then copy the Steam ID.