Operators,

The last eight months have been long and arduous for us. Taking over a game as big as World War 3 was not an easy task.
We have fully immersed ourselves in its code and have already made the first modifications.

As promised at the beginning of the year, we have prioritized the overhaul of our matchmaking system and the optimisation of the game (both server and client side). However, this is an iterative process and the changes we’ve made are just the first batch, with much more in the works.



We are pleased to announce that the entire project infrastructure, including code, assets, licences and servers, has been successfully transferred from The Farm 51 studio to our new development team. The game is huge and complex, and it took us a long time to learn how it works and overcome all the challenges we encountered.

During this process, we have begun to improve the overall performance of the game. Although this may not seem significant from the player perspective, we recognise it as a cornerstone in our role as new developers of the game.

Upcoming update: We are excited to present you the new build that we have been working on for some time!

In this build, we have focused on fixing crashes and bugs, as well as making initial improvements to game's performance and technical stability.

We are pleased to announce that the upcoming patch will soon be available for testing on our Public Test Environment (World War 3 PTE) on Steam. If you have had WW3 added to your library, you should already have WW3 PTE as well. If not - add World War 3 and WW3 PTE will also appear.

We'll be doing extensive testing this week.

This playtest will take place on the 6th of September at 17:00 - 20:00 CEST.
Join us at that time, your feedback will help to shape the future of our project!

We've prepared a reward for those who participate and provide feedback:
Alpha Drought weapon blueprint. If you already own it, you will get a surprise reward.



Here’s the instruction how to install World War 3 PTE:

In Steam click the “Install” button.



Click the “Play” button. Game launcher will start. Choose the installation path, different from your current WW3 folder and press the “Forward” button:


*if the launcher you see is the same as on the main WW3 game - restart Steam and start again.

Wait for the installation process to end and press the “Launch” button.



Set your nickname and press the “Confirm” button.



Choose the flag.



Press the “Quick play" button and wait for the match to start.





Make sure to include your SteamID64 to receive the reward.

Here’s how you can find your SteamID64:

First click on your nickname in the top right corner and go to your account details.



And then copy the Steam ID.



You can also discuss the playtest on our official Discord server: https://discord.com/channels/453170682277134347/1274054987202297995


If you plan on joining the playtest - please download WW3 PTE in advance.

That's all, 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 server and Twitter.

Operators, we are moving the support service away from the My.Games platform and to one of our own.



What this means for you:

• The Support button will lead to a new page with a different design (so don't be surprised)
  
• New tickets will temporarily take longer to resolve (sometimes considerably, so please contact support only when necessary and do not report bugs via support - post them to our Discord channel)
  
• Existing tickets will still be serviced by the old support service so there's no need to open new ones
  
• Please make sure you enter the correct nickname and registration e-mail to your account - not doing so will significantly extend the time your ticket will take to be serviced

We apologize for the inconvenience and will polish the service as soon as possible.

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

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

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

Operators, we would like to inform you of an upcoming major maintenance that will happen on March 12.

First, current status update:

The transfer of the entire project infrastructure, including code, assets, licenses and development servers, has been completed by our development team. During this process, we've already started working on improving the overall performance of the game and our testing environment. We are currently deep into code reviews, both client-side and server-side.

The only remaining task is the migration of the live servers, which will take place on Tuesday March 12 and may take up to 24 hours. We will complete the migration as quickly as possible and will provide you with updates throughout the process to ensure a seamless transition.

This maintenance will complete the project transfer itself, but the real work is just beginning.
We are committed to improving the game based on your feedback. We will continue to work on technical improvements to the game and hope that players will see the results of our work in the near future.

We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience this maintenance may cause. This is a big and important step for us, and we hope that these changes will breathe new life into the development of the World War 3 project.

We thank you so much for still being with us, for still believing!
Log off Operators!

Operators!

It's that difficult time in February when solo Operators have a particularly rough battle to take. To sweeten this time and act according to the principle: "Make frags AND love!", we have prepared special items for you in our World War 3 ingame store.



The following offer is already available in the game until February 16th 23:59 UTC


















Please note: Blueprints unlock access only to weapons in this one specific configuration.

We're keeping our fingers crossed for you and hope you enjoyed the offer. Fall out Operators!

As we mentioned in the last article, almost 2,000 people filled out our survey. We are pleased to share the data from it with you. Thank you very much, and we hope you’ll find the M416 Leaf-sprayed gift useful in your daily battles!

We would like to clarify that our analysis is based solely on the survey data and developer commentary, not on speculation.


DEV: It is important to understand that this refers to playing experience, not game skills.


The vast majority of players are satisfied with the maps, with only a small minority of 18% dissatisfied.

DEV: The tradition of creating maps of real and varied places around the world has been an important part of what makes the project unique, and we would like to keep on this track in further development.


The game's weapons received high satisfaction ratings from over 57% of players.

DEV: We will continue to add new weapons to our collection, including unique and striking designs that stand out from the crowd.


Over 65% of players experienced significant technical issues with the game last year.

DEV: We are really sorry about this result. Right now, our main goal for 2024 is to get the game to a technical level that we are happy with. So that we can use it as a stable foundation for future improvements.


Nearly half of respondents rated the stability very highly, with one in three believing it worked well enough. Major problems were reported by 19% of players.


25% of players are satisfied with the update frequency. However, it is important to note that almost a third of respondents were dissatisfied with the update frequency.

DEV: We are going to create a system of updates, where smaller updates will follow the major updates, which will include new content as well as any fixes or adjustments to the new content.


42% of players feel that the changes were adequately announced and described. Over 31% found it acceptable, while over 26% felt there was insufficient communication about the changes.

DEV: We’ll surely be working on improving the communication regarding game changes and big updates.


More than a quarter of players are active on official community channels, while almost half do not check them regularly. Also, just over a quarter of players almost never check community channels.


26% of the players are satisfied with the answers given by the CMs, while 21% are not satisfied. 52% do not have an opinion on the subject.


Over 78% of players consider them to be very important. Only a little over 17% of those surveyed have no opinion, while just 4% of players believe that they do not have a significant impact on them.

DEV: The longevity of a game like WW3 depends on new and interesting content being released frequently and without interruption. Once we get the game to a satisfactory technical level, our focus will be on creating that content.


WW3 received a mostly positive rating from over 60% of players, with a further 32% giving it a neutral rating. Dissatisfaction with the game was expressed by only a small percentage of players - just over 7%.

Interesting fact: With over 40% of our players having discovered us through Youtube, we should definitely look over it while preparing further game promotion!

And here’s the output compiled from answers to open questions:

• Players appreciate the game's gunplay, realism, and authenticity, with customization options for both weapons and characters receiving favorable mentions (38 mentions). However, there are concerns regarding the need for more content, including maps, weapons, and game modes, to keep the player base engaged (48 mentions).
  
• Improvements in server performance, matchmaking, and anti-cheat measures are consistently highlighted (32 mentions). Some players express dissatisfaction with slow update progress and a perceived lack of communication, contributing to a decline in the player base (8 mentions).
  
• There's a desire for more variety in weapons, maps, and attachments (40 mentions). Issues related to sound design, optimization, and server stability are raised (28 mentions), with suggestions for better communication and transparency from the developers (12 mentions). The balance between realism and gameplay is emphasized (22 mentions), with requests for a more immersive experience.
  
• Additionally, players emphasize the importance of addressing technical issues, such as server wait times, hit registration, and overall game optimization (16 mentions). The game's potential is recognized (12 mentions), but players stress the need for prompt updates, better communication, and ongoing improvements to keep the player base engaged and attract new players (20 mentions).

We appreciate everyone's contributions to World War 3. The information provided, including the biggest problems, the most desirable features, and the most appealing quality of life improvements for players, is invaluable for WW3.

Please mind that we are currently in the process of transferring the entire infrastructure of the project, including servers, assets and code, to our new development team, however we are already discussing with the team how to implement as many of these improvements as possible in future updates.
Once our plans are finalized, we will share a roadmap of updates and fixes with you.

Operators!

Many of you responded to our call to take part in the survey. Nearly 2,000 unique players filled it out! Thank you!

We are currently analyzing the data and especially the responses to the open questions, as there are many valuable and varied answers about our game and ideas for improving it.

We would also like to inform you that the distribution of the M416 Leaf-Sprayed reward has just ended. If you filled out the survey and entered your SteamID or VK ID correctly, the rifle is available here:
https://worldwar3.com/inventory

Steps to transfer it to the game: sign in, select the item(s) in the inventory and press "Transfer Items" and "Confirm transfer" buttons.


Once again, thank you all for participating in our survey!


P.S. If you did not receive the reward, please contact our Community Manager nicknamed "Polak" on our Official Discord server.

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.



If you’re playing the game on VK Play:

Click on your nickname and copy your ID.