Justice for the Lewis Gun - Add it to the Commonwealth Tech Tree!
Hello fellow forum dwellers,
Just an hour ago, the new Even fight: UK vs Italy" Event dropped - and with it, the long-requested Lewis Gun for the Commonwealth was finally added… but only as a single example event weapon.
This is a huge disappointment for many of us. The Lewis Gun is an iconic weapon of the Commonwealth. Even though it gradually fell out of front-line service during WWII, it found a second life after the Dunkirk evacuation, when reserve stocks were pressed into service to make up for the loss of countless Mk I Brens. It was even supplied as aid to the Soviets later in the war.
This weapon is historically and symbolically significant to a faction that has been criminally underrepresented in the game. Many classic Commonwealth arms and vehicles are already locked behind paywalls or limited-time events. Worse still, the tech tree currently only features Commonwealth gear as an extension of the U.S. arsenal - rather than supporting a distinct subfaction in its own right.
The Lewis Gun is the perfect choice for a Commonwealth BR III MG option. Why should future additions have to rely on prototypes when the most logical, authentic choice is sitting right here, relegated to a event curiosity? Why should the Soviets have more Lewis Guns than the nation that made it famous?
I beseech you now - fellow forum members, forum helpers, and the developers - this needs to change.
Proposal:
• Replace the single example of the Lewis Gun in the event with a second copy of the Italian “Cei-Rigotti Rifle.”
• Reserve the Lewis Gun for the next major update, adding it to the tech tree tied to the British MG Gunner I squad.
• Rename the “Lewis .303” to simply “Lewis Gun,” as it always should have been.
Also Consider:
I’m fine with only getting account cosmetics for the Brits, Italy does deserve some love, but throwing in an old event/BP weapon (such as a BSA Thompson) for the Allies on top of everything else wouldn’t exactly hurt.
Why this matters:
Adding the Lewis Gun properly to the tech tree wouldn’t just please history buffs or Commonwealth mains - it would strengthen Commonwealth identity and finally give players a sense of pride in using authentic British equipment, rather than relying U.S. gear outside of BR II. This is an opportunity to make the Commonwealth feel as distinct and respected as it deserves to be.
That’s all from me. Thank you for your time and support.
If you agree, please reply and/or like this post so the devs can see the community’s voice on this issue. I know there are many of you out there who feel the same, let us not be drowned out in silence.
God save the King, and may God help us all.
