Today I want to highlight a serious issue that, in my opinion, is quite disappointing given the current state of the game. We all know that helicopters, bluewater navy, and coastal fleet are often neglected by many War Thunder players. This is a problem, because I believe that when Gaijin introduces new helicopters or naval vehicles, the expectation is that players will at least try them out or find some enjoyment using them.
But today, I want to focus specifically on helicopters.
Everyone who enjoys playing helicopters knows how difficult it is to upgrade them. There is no dedicated player-versus-player mode for helicopters, and the only viable option is to bring them into ground battles, where you’re dependent on your performance with tanks just to spawn a heli. Then, after managing to destroy 2 or 3 tanks, you often get instantly shot down by a rank III plane. It’s frustrating.
And if that wasn’t bad enough, the reward for killing those 2–3 tanks before getting taken out is usually around 1,000–2,000 RP. This is where the PVE Arcade mode comes in — but it’s just as discouraging. You spend 30–40 minutes in a match and end up earning less than 10,000 RP.
In my view, these are the main reasons why players lose interest in playing with helicopters.
I’d like to suggest a few changes to improve the helicopter experience:
- First, improve the PVE mode — make it Realistic, and increase the RP rewards significantly, so players can actually enjoy their hard-earned helicopters with the needed modifications.
- Second, make the PVE gameplay more dynamic and less boring.
- Lastly, for helicopters used in ground battles, reward players more generously, especially considering how strong top-tier anti-air vehicles are. These SPAA units destroy planes easily, and helicopters even more so.
Thank you for reading, and I hope Gaijin and the community take this feedback into consideration. Many of us truly enjoy helicopters and want to see this part of the game thrive.
