Warface was released for PC in 2013 and now has 13 million players according to publisher My.com. Let’s take a look at how the online shooter is doing.
What is Warface? The free-to-play shooter was released for PC in 2013 and then released for PS4 and Xbox One in 2018.
You experience fast PvE and PvP matches in many modes, with and against other players. We have looked at Warface in a test.
Warface is doing well
What is the current situation of the game? Originally, Warface was developed by Crytek in Kiev, but the developers have since parted ways with Crytek and are now continuing to work on the shooter at the newly founded studio Blackwood Games in collaboration with publisher My.com.
My.com has now commented on how the game is currently doing. The console versions have reached 13 million players in just one year since release. The company did not disclose the PC numbers. Nevertheless, this shows that Warface is quite popular.
For the situation on PC, we can refer to the Steam version. According to Steamcharts, it averaged 2,110 concurrent players over the past 30 days. The reviews during this period were at 69%.
How does the publisher see the situation: My.com has commented on Warface in an interview. Apparently, the console versions are experiencing significant growth. In the first three months, Warface was able to attract around 5 million players on PS4 and Xbox One, and now there are 13 million. The console version was a lucky strike and has noticeably expanded the player base.
According to Ivan Pabiarzhyn, head of the “Warface” brand, there is a marked difference between the preferences of console and PC players. On console, PvE content is completed more frequently, while PC fans mainly play in PvP. Additionally, many of the players on Xbox One and PS4 come from the USA, while in Europe, more players are active on PC.
Ivan Pabiarzhyn sees the continuous development of the shooter as the recipe for success. New modes and maps as well as weapons are constantly being added. Furthermore, players enjoy the achievement system, and the Battle Pass is also well received.
My.com intends to support Warface for a very long time and apparently sees a great future for the shooter.
In terms of eSports, Warface is particularly popular in Russia. Now the PS4 version is also set to become eSports-capable. A tournament is planned for October or November.
There are many plans
What does the future of the game look like? The developers are currently working on a new update that introduces the robot SED (Synthetic Engineered Double) as a new class. This is supposed to turn balancing on its head and enable new playstyles. In addition, the Titan update is set to introduce unique weapons and achievements in Warface. New modes and maps are also planned.
Furthermore, the team is already thinking a bit further into the future. Since the PS5 and Xbox Scarlett are expected to be released next year, Crytek is also supposed to play a role on these platforms. However, this does not mean that development for PS4 and Xbox One will be abandoned. The game appears to be doing so well that a port to the upcoming console generation makes sense.
Warface will continue to rely on the CryEngine in the future, but for upcoming titles, My.com wants to use Unreal Engine 4. Additionally, a mobile version of Warface is already in the works. However, it is still uncertain when this will be released.
My.com intends to support Warface for a very long time and apparently sees a great future for the shooter.
