Removal of Japanese Ho-Ri SPGs from the Research Tree and Sale

Today, we’d like to give you a heads up regarding the removal of the Japanese Ho-Ri Production and Ho-Ri Prototype SPGs from the Japanese research tree and from sale respectively.

These vehicles were added quite early on in the Japanese research tree to fill gaps and ensure smoother progression. Their accuracy has long been debated, and since its inclusion numerous new vehicles have been added to the research tree around the Battle Ratings the Ho-Ri once filled. New information on the Ho-Ri has since emerged following its inclusion in the game, and it can now be confidently concluded that both vehicles were created based on questionable technical research and contain inaccuracies even as variants of unrealized designs.

This does not diminish their importance to the game; they are part of the history of the Japanese research tree, filled their role well, and we can at least say that their implementation was an interesting experience. However, the time has indeed come to retire these controversial vehicles.

On September 1st the Ho-Ri Production will be removed from the research tree, just as the German tanks like the Panther II and Flakpanzer 341 were previously. If you own this vehicle or have put research points into it, you’ll keep it, even if it’s just 1 research point.

The premium Ho-Ri Prototype will no longer be available for purchase starting September 1st (09:00 GMT), but if you’ve already purchased it, you’ll be able to keep it.

You also have the chance to grab the Ho-Ri Prototype at a 30% discount for a whole week from August 6th (09:00 GMT) until August 13th (09:00 GMT) for 4263 Golden Eagles.

We don’t have plans to make these vehicles available for research or purchase again in the future.