War Thunder's Steam References Removed Amid Review Bombing
Gaijin Entertainment, developer of War Thunder, is allegedly removing references to the game's Steam page This comes after a wave of negative reviews, with players accusing the company of pay-to-win tactics and unbalanced gameplay Despite being a popular free-to-play game across multiple platforms, War Thunder's recent troubles have left many wondering about the future of the game
War Thunder's developer, Gaijin Entertainment, is allegedly removing references to the game's Steam page following a wave of negative reviews. Despite being a popular and long-standing free-to-play game across multiple platforms, War Thunder has faced recent backlash.
The game is currently being review bombed on Steam, with players leaving tens of thousands of negative reviews. This comes after Gaijin Entertainment made several changes to the game's economy on May 17, which added to existing frustrations with the game's monetization scheme. This latest update appears to have been the tipping point for the community.
War Thunder's review rating on Steam has taken a hit due to review bombing, causing it to drop to a "Mixed" rating. Gaijin Entertainment, the game's developer, seems to be distancing itself from this negative perception by removing references to Steam from the game's official website. Previously, the website mentioned that the game was available on Steam, but most references to the platform have since been removed.
While review bombing has been an issue in the gaming industry, it can be effective in conveying player dissatisfaction. Gaijin Entertainment may not admit to removing references to Steam in an attempt to cover up the game's low review rating, but it's clear that players are not pleased with the game's current state. The question remains whether the developers will take player feedback to heart and make changes or choose to stick to their current decisions.
War Thunder's community is known for being dedicated and detail-oriented, as evidenced by their ability to uncover military document leaks related to the game's virtual vehicles. This discovery revealed that some of the vehicles were less powerful than their real-world counterparts. However, despite the community's impressive client-side mods, War Thunder's centralized network infrastructure makes it difficult to resolve issues like these. As a result, the community has expressed its discontent by review bombing the product due to what they perceive as excessive monetization.
War Thunder is available on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
