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Artstorm, the developer of the naval PvP game Modern Warships, has admitted to copying a concept design by artist Alex Jay Brady without permission. The disputed vehicle, an 'ekranoplan' ground-effect craft, was added to the game and is currently available for purchase for up to $700. Rather than removing the asset, the developer has publicly apologized and proposed a direct settlement with the artist.
War Thunder players review bombed the game after developer Gaijin announced changes to the in-game economy that would make it harder to progress without paying real-world money. The community's reaction led to Gaijin reversing the planned changes and offering a survey to players to address overall concerns. However, Gaijin's creative director's article on how free-to-play games work has been criticized by players for not understanding their frustration with the developer's changes to the model. The future of War Thunder's economy remains uncertain.