CD Projekt Red Implements Changes to the Gwent Economy

In one of the most significant updates since the launch of Gwent: Homecoming late last year, CD Projekt Red has implemented several major changes to the Gwent economy. The two principal changes disconnect the economies of scrap and meteorite powder, and also tweak the full mill value refund system.

CD Projekt Red’s New Changes to the Gwent Economy

“When designing GWENT’s economy,” explains CD Projekt Red in a news post announcing the Gwent economy changes; “our principles were fairness and simplicity. We also always understood that generosity goes a long way. This will never change. However, we made some calls along the way which resulted in our economy slowly shifting toward directions that are not favourable for the players – most notably those who put a lot of time and effort into completing their collections of normal and (especially) premium cards.”

Gwent Economy Changes Take Effect Today

Until now, players have been able to use meteorite powder to convert cards into premium cards. They have also also been able to use scrap to make premium cards. As a result, CD Projekt Red feel that premium cards have become overabundant; “which diminishes the sense of accomplishment that comes from getting ahold of an animated version of your favourite card”; As a result, the studio have chosen to separate the two resources economies of scrap and meteorite powder. This means you will no longer be able to craft premium cards with scraps. The vanity economy, as CD Projekt Red calls it, will only use meteorite powder from now on. Leaders will still be crafted with scraps, and will give back 50% less scraps when they are milled.

The second major change is to the full mill value refund system. Prior to the launch of Homecoming, when the game was still in beta, this system made more sense; “as gamers were helping us test GWENT while playing and core mechanics were in a state of constant, significant flux.” However, with the game now officially released, those major changes are no longer a factor. As a result, small changes to the strength, abilities, or values of a card will no longer quality it for a full mill value refund. More major changes will still qualify, however.