Hello, Tacticoolers!
At the end of 2024, we actively started implementing changes in the game. Now that they have become noticeable, we would like to address the most discussed topics within the community.
Reduction of Passive Rewards
Balancing the economy of a free-to-play game is a complex and challenging task. Sometimes, even small adjustments can have negative long-term effects. In some cases, major changes intended to improve the game may lead to unintended consequences.
Since late 2024, we have been working on improving the game’s economy, analyzing resource inflows and balance. We identified inconsistencies in currency values and issues with reward distribution. We also found that some kinds of resources accumulate in players’ inventories but don’t always have a clear use, making their distribution less relevant than before. We strongly believe that maintaining an optimal balance of rewards and currency value is key to a fair and engaging gameplay experience, ensuring long-term player retention. Additionally, we consider that large rewards for passive actions are not beneficial to the game and that rewarding players for active gameplay is a better approach.
With these principles in mind, and based on our calculations, we have been gradually reducing passive rewards. We acknowledge that experienced players have grown accustomed to a certain influx of resources. However, as developers, we recognize underlying problems and are addressing them accordingly. Our roadmap includes further adjustments to reward distribution in the near future. At the same time, we plan to introduce additional rewards for active gameplay.
Panzerdog Legal Entity
We would like to address the rumors circulating within the community regarding the dissolution of Panzerdog’s legal entity. The legal entity of the studio is Panzerdog Oy, registered in Finland, is fully operational. We encourage you to rely on official information provided by the developers through our official channels.
We have major plans for 2025 — check them out in detail here: https://tacticool.game/roadmap. Recently, we’ve expanded the team to achieve our ambitious goals, and you’ll see the results of their hard work soon. We’re actively developing new features, content updates and game improvements — including the already released in-game shop, map enhancements and new weapons.
Brotherhood Program
Throughout 2024, we actively worked on developing the Brotherhood program to support clans in the game. It was an experiment — we observed how players engaged with it, analyzed the results, and ultimately decided to put it on hold while we rethink how to make it more impactful and popular.
As developers, we constantly evaluate and refine our initiatives to ensure they bring the best experience to our players. The Brotherhood program is not being shut down, only suspended. We hope to return to it in the future with fresh ideas and improvements.
Tournaments
For similar reasons, at the end of 2024, we discontinued support for fan-run tournaments. Additionally, we received complaints about various issues related to manipulation attempts during tournaments. We want tournaments to bring joy and excitement to the game, not lead to disputes and complaints.
However, we recognize the potential of tournaments and are actively exploring ways to integrate them into the game and get back to sponsoring rewards. Our roadmap for the next few months is already planned out, so tournaments will not be returning in the immediate updates, but rest assured that work on them is in progress.
Future Plans
Our team is fully committed to evolving Tacticool for the long run. We’re actively working on major improvements, exciting new content, and live operations to keep the game fresh and engaging. There’s a lot in the pipeline, and we can’t wait to share more fun and exciting updates with you.
Stay tuned to our roadmap and official channels—big things are coming, and we’ll soon reveal how to get ready for the next wave of updates!
