What the Blue Team Bonus Removal Means for Wardogs Players
The removal restores team balance and improves matchmaking, but it also sets a precedent that Bulkhead is willing to quickly admit and fix mistakes—a positive sign for players.
The removal restores team balance and improves matchmaking, but it also sets a precedent that Bulkhead is willing to quickly admit and fix mistakes—a positive sign for players.
Key points - Bulkhead Interactive is removing the Blue team's 5% cash and 2.5% XP bonus one day into Wardogs Season 2. - CEO Joe Brammer admitted 'we fucked up' as Blue team win rates skyrocketed. - Top-tier players benefited most from the bonuses, causing a major team imbalance. - Bulkhead is also fixing driver progression and a tank exploit; exploiters face 24-hour bans and stat wipes. - New Bakurani spawns will remain as they proved effective.
Timeline - Last week: Bulkhead announces Blue team bribery bonus for Season 2 to boost win rates. - Season 2 launch day: Blue team becomes overwhelmingly popular, winning most matches. - One day into Season 2: Bulkhead scraps the bonus and issues a backend update with fixes.
FAQ
Q: Why was the Blue team bonus removed? A: It made Blue too popular and win rates skyrocketed, causing matchmaking issues and an unbalanced experience for players.
Q: What happens to players who exploited the driver bug? A: Players clearly taking advantage (less than 1,000 total) will receive a 24-hour ban and have their cash and XP wiped.
Q: Are the new Bakurani spawns staying? A: Yes, Bulkhead says the new spawns have proven effective and will remain in the game.
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