Why isn’t this possible?
I logged in using my console credentials via the WT launcher, and everything worked fine. Everything transferred over correctly (though this wasn’t a full account transfer from console to PC). However, I noticed that I can no longer see or purchase premium packs. I can’t buy them through the Gaijin website either because it’s a console account—only Golden Eagles are available there. Please, Gaijin: if you provide the option to log in via the launcher, shouldn’t it also be possible to buy packs normally in-game? Right now, I have to download War Thunder again on PC via the Xbox launcher just to view and purchase the packs. I’d have to download the game twice just to play using your launcher—which holds all my settings—because, for some reason, the Xbox launcher version lacks features like DLSS; I’m missing specific PC settings. It makes no sense. Fun fact: all settings, such as DLSS, are available in the standard WT launcher, but the premium packs aren’t. The bottom line is that I have to download WT via the Xbox launcher to make purchases, then switch back to the standard WT launcher to use my preferred graphics settings.
Can you fix this? I don’t want to take up 300 GB of space on my PC just because I need two copies of War Thunder to access specific features.
This should explain everything, but, TLDR/In short:
Due to console & platform holder policies (PSN & XBOX Live), you can only purchase premium packs & other paid items through your actual XBOX console, or through the microsoft store. It is a miracle you can even access or purchase GE on pc, as it was made possible not too long ago after gaijin managed to convince platform holders to change their policies.
Also, since you are using the XBOX version of the game to purchase your premium packs, it will be nearly, if not entirely identical to the actual console application, at least to my understanding.
So, until gaijin reopens the account unlinking service, your best bet is either what you have now (two launchers, one with your desired settings and anther one for purchasing premiums), or only having the actual gaijin launcher on your pc, and buying premium packs through your XBOX console.
I don’t want to transfer an account. Didn’t you understand what I wrote?`
i did respond to the settings and purchases part, don’t expect gaijin to do anything, as, once again, console holder policies will likely make changing this very difficult
I do and will check with our QA team.
Okay, so this should be fixed in one of the nearest updates and you won’t have to keep 2 War Thunder clients on your PC. Thanks for reporting the bug.
i stand corrected, thanks grom