On balance
[p]Dear Players,[/p][p][/p][p]We understand your interest and concern regarding the balance between factions in the game. Ensuring fair gameplay is one of our top priorities, and we regularly monitor statistics to maintain equal conditions for all participants.[/p][p]
What’s more, the developers themselves are active players: each of us has spent thousands of hours in the game, and our experience in the genre goes back to the days of World in Conflict and Wargame Red Dragon. We don’t just analyze the data – we test balance changes firsthand by playing matches, trying out adjustments in real combat situations, and experiencing them just like you do.[/p][p]
And now — on to the numbers:[/p][p][/p][h3]Player distribution and faction win rate statistics[/h3][p]
At present, 224,860 players have played at least one multiplayer match. On this graph you can see the ratings distribution of all these players. We are using an Elo ratings system but configured slightly differently from what you are used to seeing. In a classic Elo system new players start with a value of 1500 and win or lose points until they reach a value corresponding to their level. As a result, totally new players can be matched against experienced players winning 50% of their matches instead of other new players, generally resulting in their first matches being a series of gruesome defeats.[/p][p]
This is prevented in our system because the starting value is 300 and players tend to win more points than they lose to help them reach the average ratings. As a result players’ ratings tend to move up as they play, leaving the lowest ratings only for totally new players. Of course winning more makes you progress faster and once you reach the higher ratings this boost doesn’t exist any more so quality takes over quantity.
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[/p][p][/p][p]Across 656,149 matches played, the following faction win rates have been recorded:[/p][p] • USA – 48.97% wins (321,348 matches)[/p][p] • Russia – 51.03% wins (334,801 matches)[/p][p]
[/p][h3]Current state of game balance and next steps[/h3][p]
Analysis of the presented data shows that the game balance between factions is currently at a very good level. The win rate difference between factions is only 2.06% across more than 656 thousand matches. Such a difference falls within the acceptable margin of statistical deviation for multiplayer games and does not indicate a clear advantage for either side.[/p][p][/p][p]![]()
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That said, we recognize that balance is not just about numbers, but also about how the gameplay feels to the players themselves. Our work does not stop here. We continue to closely monitor match statistics, analyze changes in the meta, compare player behavior across different rating brackets, and review community feedback. Every balance adjustment is based not only on numerical data, but also on the real gameplay experience you share with us through social media and feedback channels.[/p][p][/p][p]We greatly value your activity and engagement, as open dialogue with players helps us gain deeper insights into what happens during matches and identify potential imbalances at an early stage. All information we receive undergoes thorough review and is used to make well-informed decisions.[/p][p]
Our goal is to maintain a fair and stable game environment, and we will continue working to refine the balance system so that every match is engaging and offers equal chances for both sides.[/p][p][/p][p]Some finals words:[/p][p]We know many of you are eagerly waiting for news about future updates. That subject will be addressed next week, when we'll expand on what the team is working on next and on the content of the next update.[/p]
What’s more, the developers themselves are active players: each of us has spent thousands of hours in the game, and our experience in the genre goes back to the days of World in Conflict and Wargame Red Dragon. We don’t just analyze the data – we test balance changes firsthand by playing matches, trying out adjustments in real combat situations, and experiencing them just like you do.[/p][p]
And now — on to the numbers:[/p][p][/p][h3]Player distribution and faction win rate statistics[/h3][p]
At present, 224,860 players have played at least one multiplayer match. On this graph you can see the ratings distribution of all these players. We are using an Elo ratings system but configured slightly differently from what you are used to seeing. In a classic Elo system new players start with a value of 1500 and win or lose points until they reach a value corresponding to their level. As a result, totally new players can be matched against experienced players winning 50% of their matches instead of other new players, generally resulting in their first matches being a series of gruesome defeats.[/p][p]
This is prevented in our system because the starting value is 300 and players tend to win more points than they lose to help them reach the average ratings. As a result players’ ratings tend to move up as they play, leaving the lowest ratings only for totally new players. Of course winning more makes you progress faster and once you reach the higher ratings this boost doesn’t exist any more so quality takes over quantity.
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[/p][h3]Current state of game balance and next steps[/h3][p]
Analysis of the presented data shows that the game balance between factions is currently at a very good level. The win rate difference between factions is only 2.06% across more than 656 thousand matches. Such a difference falls within the acceptable margin of statistical deviation for multiplayer games and does not indicate a clear advantage for either side.[/p][p][/p][p]
That said, we recognize that balance is not just about numbers, but also about how the gameplay feels to the players themselves. Our work does not stop here. We continue to closely monitor match statistics, analyze changes in the meta, compare player behavior across different rating brackets, and review community feedback. Every balance adjustment is based not only on numerical data, but also on the real gameplay experience you share with us through social media and feedback channels.[/p][p][/p][p]We greatly value your activity and engagement, as open dialogue with players helps us gain deeper insights into what happens during matches and identify potential imbalances at an early stage. All information we receive undergoes thorough review and is used to make well-informed decisions.[/p][p]
Our goal is to maintain a fair and stable game environment, and we will continue working to refine the balance system so that every match is engaging and offers equal chances for both sides.[/p][p][/p][p]Some finals words:[/p][p]We know many of you are eagerly waiting for news about future updates. That subject will be addressed next week, when we'll expand on what the team is working on next and on the content of the next update.[/p]