Wargaming’s actually very popular online game World of Tanks (WoT) has finally launched on Steam. However, it is currently receiving many negative reviews there. We explain why that is.
When did World of Tanks launch on Steam? The launch on Valve’s platform took place on April 29. Since that day, you can experience the thrilling and action-packed tank battles on Steam as well. Of course, just like before, it’s free.
It includes over 600 historical vehicles, divided into 5 classes that you can even customize. So, it’s the same game that you can also download from the official website and play via the own client. Even crossplay between the launchers on PC is supported.
How are the reviews? As of April 20 at 11 AM, World of Tanks has a rating of 34 % from 915 votes (via Steam). This results in a “mostly negative” rating. And this, despite the fact that the game has even won four Golden Joystick Awards (via WoT’s website).
WoT players are upset about one specific thing
Why are the reviews so bad? The negative ratings mainly come from veterans who have been playing WoT for many years. They are upset about one specific thing: It is not possible to transfer the old WoT account to Steam. Anyone wishing to play on Valve’s platform must create a new account and start from scratch.
Here we summarize some opinions from the Steam reviews for you:
- “Sancheesiest notes (via Steam): “You cannot use your existing account. The developers claim there is a technical limitation, but everyone knows they could have done it if they really wanted to.”
- Masterpupil explains (via Steam): “I have been around since early 2011 and even played the game professionally once, but I just can’t recommend it on Steam. The main problem is clearly the fact that all existing players have to create a brand new account.”
- Mootality agrees (via Steam): “You cannot log in with your existing account. Stay away if you already have an account. Otherwise, it’s the same game.”
- Schildkröti is quite angry (via Steam): “One cannot log in with their existing account. Even before the release here on Steam, it was said that it was technically not possible. But it is technically possible; other developers like EA and Gaijin have done it too. Or did they perhaps do magic???”
But those who start from scratch also have a lot of fun with WoT, as some other reviews show:
- “AguilaDeAcero writes (via Steam): “Fantastic game! I am a longtime player of War Thunder, but I can see how much love has gone into the presentation, gameplay, and ambience of World of Tanks.”
- Stiffbeard Hardnut explains (via Steam): “Don’t let the negative reviews deter you. WoT is a brilliant and unique game that has a lot to offer and possesses a high replay value.”
What do the developers say about the situation? Wargaming has only explained so far that it is technically not possible to link the accounts so that players can use their previous progress on Steam.
Can you understand why some WoT players are upset and are now punishing the game on Steam? Would you have wished that Wargaming made it possible to transfer the previous account to Steam?
World of Tanks is among the 6 online games you can especially enjoy with your friends during lockdown.
