I think so too, but that raises another question: the T-14 Armata still isn’t in the game.
If Gaijin added the T-14 Armata right now, I think the developers would worry that the game is nearing the end of its lifespan.
Obviously, adding new tanks helps generate revenue and keep players interested. They need to pace themselves and not release everything too quickly.
There are other things to develop in the future
Infantry mode, with all the new vehicles made to carry infantry, logistic vehicles, infantry weapons, … even the current light tanks could be remade so they’d carry infantry
There is also the future of naval, with modern ships, aircraft carriers, heli carriers, submarines, …
Would be cool to have a big operation mode with ground vehicles + aircrafts + ships all in one too… there is so much to do still
Yeah, you’re right.
I really wish you worked at Gaijin.
I talked about that before, but there is also a big project around howitzers imo. There are so many ancient and modern howitzers, so many new mechanics to implement around those
Obviously, Gaijin ultimately decides what this game becomes. All players can really do is vote with their feet. Gaijin will weigh player feedback and make its own trade-offs. That’s basically how it works.
Some players think competitive gameplay and balance matter more, while others care more about realism. Everyone keeps arguing about it, and Gaijin is stuck in the middle, trying to keep everyone happy.
For example, players who spend more money sometimes look down on players who spend more time grinding instead of paying. Meanwhile, players who spend less money but invest more time often resent those who pay, complaining that it’s unfair or pay-to-win.
These conflicts are basically impossible to resolve, which is one reason why Gaijin’s forums are so lively every day.
Gaijin clearly needs both types of players. The value of paying players is obvious, but without those who spend less money and more time grinding, the game might end up with much longer matchmaking queues.