What changed in the latest WARDOGS update?

Early leveling from 10 to 20 was slowed, the curve flattens from level 35, artillery moved to Career 90, the Heavy Tank moved to Driver 35, and several vehicle and vendor prices were reworked.

Why did leveling get slower in WARDOGS?

The mid levels were reaching too fast, so the XP needed for levels 10 to 20 went up while the late curve was flattened to keep the long grind reasonable.

WARDOGS Patch Notes: Balance, XP and Economy Update

The latest WARDOGS balance pass: slower early leveling, a flatter late curve, and reworked vehicle and vendor prices.

The latest WARDOGS balance pass slows early leveling, flattens the late curve, and reworks vehicle and vendor prices. Here is the short version, with the numbers that matter.

Balance changes

Levels 10 to 20 slowed down, with the curve flattening from 35 onward.
Artillery moved to Career 90, and the Heavy Tank moved to Driver 35.
FOB and Large Hammer vendor prices raised, so building is more of a real choice.

XP bands (XP to reach each level, old to new)

Level 10: 25,000 to 35,000
Level 15: 54,750 to 110,000
Level 20: 111,500 to 250,000
Level 25: 192,000 to 325,000
Level 30: 293,750 to 400,000
Level 40: 551,250 to 650,000
Level 50: 838,000 to 1,000,000

XP events

Player kill using an air vehicle: 300 to 250 XP.
Supply crate item sold under $75: 25 to 1 XP, closing an easy farm.

Economy: vendors and careers

FOB vendor: $2,500 to $7,500.
Medium Hammer (Support): $10,000 to $25,000.
Large Hammer (Support): $25,000 to $75,000.
Artillery Tank (Career): $400,000 to $500,000.
6-10x scopes (Recon): raised to the $40,000 to $45,000 range.

Economy: pilot and driver

Little Bird with miniguns: $25,000 to $50,000.
Blackhawk: $50,000 to $35,000.
URAL: $50,000 to $35,000.
Dune Buggy: $35,000 to $25,000.
Kodiak Flatbed: $15,000 to $35,000.

For how these numbers actually change your play, see the money guide and the leveling guide.