In the air combat MMO War Thunder, players can earn real money with their creations starting from patch 1.42.
Since April and patch 1.39, there is a CDK (Content Development Kit) for the free-to-play MMO War Thunder, formerly known as the editor. With this, players can create so-called “user generated content”, meaning their own creations. This includes missions, locations, or skins for planes and the new tanks.
While the destructive energy of players normally manifests in explosions in the burning sky of a virtual World War Europe, their creative energy should reflect on their bank accounts. If user creations make it into the game and are selected for patch 1.42, the developer Gaijin Software intends to fairly share the revenues with the players.
Discussions are around 25% of the earnings that the developer makes within a certain period. There is even a website with prominently displayed small print.
War Thunder Following Smedley’s Footsteps
It seems to be slowly becoming a norm that money flows from developers to players and not just the other way around. A few weeks ago, we reported on the efforts of Sony Online Entertainment. They are considered pioneers in the distribution of user creations. According to studio president John Smedley, they are now regularly issuing checks for tens of thousands of dollars to Planetside 2 players whose designs sell well in the player store. Perhaps War Thunder can eventually make it to these dimensions too.
To register for the free-to-play game, go here: Official website of War Thunder.
