Hello troops! Here’s a quick breakdown of what we’re bringing to the frontlines this week.
2 More Maps!
Last week saw the inclusion of both Goldrush and Vanguard into our Headquarters game mode. This week is no different as we look to expand, offering up 2 more maps into the fray! Savoia and Manorhouse v2 are the maps in question taking HQ to the sunny streets of Italy and the muddy French suburbs. By now we’re sure you’re familiar with the hassle and holding dynamics of HQ and don’t doubt you’ll enjoy it a little closer to home.
Wartide XP Boost
Wartide plays an important part in Battalion 1944’s infrastructure, and more importantly we recognise the time you invest. Games often vary in length and we understand the levels of concentration required to play at your best. To reward this, and in light of our recent change to a Level 100 cap. We have significantly increased the XP gain from each match, win or lose! The new XP model for Wartide is now 4 times higher than it was originally, making it easier for those of you who invest the time to grind out for the skins you love.
- Wartide win (500xp) now worth 2000xp
- Wartide loss (350xp) now worth 1750xp
Casual XP Boost
For those of you of a more casual nature we’re giving you a helping hand as well by making small changes to the the XP gained from Challenges to alleviate any leveling woes. Remember, we’ll always be looking to evaluate XP gains across the board from our communities helpful feedback. Here’s how Challenges now stack up.
- Daily Challenges (250xp) will now reward 500xp
- Quick Fire Challenges (150xp) will now reward 250xp
A Hardline Approach
Often player experiences vary, and here at Bulkhead we’re all for people playing the way they want as long as it doesn’t ruin the experience for those around them. In light of this we will be taking a hardline approach for those that exploit our game modes and XP models in other regions specifically to farm bots and create an unfair and often toxic gaming environment. This often results in an unenjoyable experience for many and with the adequate proof provided to us (video, screenshot or otherwise on a case by case scenario) we will be proactively banning players temporarily to combat any issues that arise. In future, and namely our Mid Season Patch, we will be making changes to completely disincentive and discourage those that abuse the systems in place with added positive reinforcement for playing objectives.
Mid Season Patch - Preview
Yes, we’ve been reading, watching and certainly discussing. The Mid Season Patch is looking to benefit everyone across the board with quality of life features making your daily Battalion sessions a more enjoyable experience. Coming early September you can expect to see small improvements to our in game Buy Menu amongst others, these will feature:
- See who’s talking whilst the Buy Menu is open
- Request Donation button
- Wartide Buy Menu history
The Mid Season Patch holds a number of changes we can't wait for you to see, try, and test. Remember, this is just a small sneak peak of what we have in store to whet your appetites and give you a taste of what's to come.
We’re constantly looking to improve the game as we move forward with our exciting roadmap for Battalion 1944. Which incase you missed it can be found at the link below!
https://steamcommunity.com/games/489940/announcements/detail/2709396928711893740
Stepping Up The Competition
This week saw the beginning of the our Blitzkrieg Premier and Open leagues in collaboration with @ThePlaysgg - Be sure to stay tuned in during the coming weeks and follow the narrative as we look to build upon Battalion 1944's competitive roots!
Be sure to also check out @fragadelphia this coming weekend where up to 16 of NA's best and brightest will be fighting it out on LAN!
We wish all those attending the best of luck and the rest of you a great weekend!
Bulkhead Interactive
