Warthunder's economy has turned a corner and has addressed most of my major complaints with progression and added many pro consumer features which make the progression far more viable for newer players and for top tier players alike.

You still need Premium/Vehicles to advance at a good pace but the foldering of vehicles/discounts for those vehicles drastically reduces the research needed to get into the higher tiers which should help reduce tech tier shock for new and casual players.

Now if Gaijen can add some more interesting scenarios/gamemodes this could be one for the ages.

Warthunder's economy has turned a corner and has addressed most of my major complaints with progression and added many pro consumer features which make the progression far more viable for newer players and for top tier players alike. You still need Premium/Vehicles to advance at a good pace but the foldering of vehicles/discounts for those vehicles drastically reduces the research needed to get into the higher tiers which should help reduce tech tier shock for new and casual players. Now if Gaijen can add some more interesting scenarios/gamemodes this could be one for the ages.