Check Out the Biggest Update of 2022!
Commanders!
Update 1.18 for World of Tanks is here, and it is our biggest update of 2022. This update introduces brand-new Italian tank destroyers with a non-standard autoloader and a fresh Random Battles map called Outpost. We have also updated the vehicle performance of a number of tanks and improved a large pool of locations for Random Battles. But that's not all! Get ready for important matchmaking changes for light vehicles and SPGs, reworked visuals for destroyed vehicle tracks, and other cool features. Enjoy!
[h2]New Branch: Here Come the Italian Tank Destroyers![/h2]
The Italian tank destroyers are ready to storm World of Tanks! This new branch will consist of six researchable vehicles, from Tier V to Tier X. All of these vehicles feature decent frontal armor and great gun depression angles, perfect for mid-range or close combat. Most importantly, the Tier VII–X vehicles are equipped with a rather unusual autoloader. These unpredictable warriors are sure to spice up your gameplay, so check them out below!
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[h2]Massive Vehicle Rebalancing[/h2]
We have updated the characteristics of a number of vehicles from different nations, tiers, and types, including two Tier X tanks: the Kranvagn and the AMX M4 mle. 54. We have also adjusted the battle characteristics of the Emil II, AMX 65 t, T29, M44, TVP VTU Koncept, CS-44, and many other vehicles. Depending on how these vehicles were performing against other vehicles in their tier, we have improved or reduced their effectiveness in battle.
LEARN MORE
[h2]New Map: Outpost[/h2]
A new map is making its debut in Random Battles. This is Outpost! Take a look at this picturesque summer map, which combines open green areas with city ruins and trenches, as well as an impressive fortress with an outpost of its own. This winning location of the first Season of Recon Mission boasts diverse visuals and exciting gameplay. Enjoy the views from this new location and explore its battle directions!
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[h2]Map Balance Improvements[/h2]
We are continuing to work on improving Random Battles maps and adjusting a total of 14 locations. The most extensive changes have been made to the following six maps: Berlin, Himmelsdorf, Pearl River, Murovanka, Redshire, and Glacier. In addition, we have made minor improvements to 8 other maps. Learn more about the gameplay changes in our dedicated article!
DETAILS
[h2]Matchmaking Changes[/h2]
To improve your battle experience, we have decided to introduce new rules for balancing light and wheeled tanks. The matchmaker will now be stricter when assigning light tanks to teams and will always try to ensure that both teams have an identical number of light tanks in each battle. There will also be a limit of 1 wheeled tank per team. To help enforce these changes, we are also introducing a limit of no more than one Tier VII–X light/wheeled tank in a Platoon.
There are also important changes regarding the number of SPGs per team. Now, the majority of battles will have between 0–2 SPGs on each team. With that, the matchmaker will keep the number of battles with 3 SPGs per team to an absolute minimum.
MORE INFO
[h2]Improved Visuals for Destroyed Vehicle Tracks[/h2]
We have also improved the visuals for destroyed tracks on every vehicle in the game. Tracks will now interact with objects as an independent physics model. To get an idea of how this will work, just picture how the tracks of American Yoh tanks look when they get knocked down. This setting does affect the performance of your device, however, so it will only be enabled by default if your graphics quality is set to high or better.
[h2]Battle Pass Season IX Is Coming![/h2]
Commanders! Battle Pass Season IX is coming back soon with tons of useful Base Rewards and even more valuable Improved Rewards! As always, you will also receive Battle Pass Tokens for completing certain Progression Stages. You can exchange these Tokens for various items and rare vehicles in the Items for Tokens section of the in-game Store. A total of seven rare Tier IX vehicles will be available for purchase, including the Cobra and the Lorraine 50 t.
It's going to be a hot Season, so get ready to showcase your skills and earn tons of cool rewards!
[h2]Good Luck, Commanders![/h2]
Try out the new Italian tank destroyers, experience battles with rebalanced vehicles, explore the new Outpost map, and enjoy the other features of this massive update!
LIST OF CHANGES
Update 1.18 for World of Tanks is here, and it is our biggest update of 2022. This update introduces brand-new Italian tank destroyers with a non-standard autoloader and a fresh Random Battles map called Outpost. We have also updated the vehicle performance of a number of tanks and improved a large pool of locations for Random Battles. But that's not all! Get ready for important matchmaking changes for light vehicles and SPGs, reworked visuals for destroyed vehicle tracks, and other cool features. Enjoy!
[h2]New Branch: Here Come the Italian Tank Destroyers![/h2]
The Italian tank destroyers are ready to storm World of Tanks! This new branch will consist of six researchable vehicles, from Tier V to Tier X. All of these vehicles feature decent frontal armor and great gun depression angles, perfect for mid-range or close combat. Most importantly, the Tier VII–X vehicles are equipped with a rather unusual autoloader. These unpredictable warriors are sure to spice up your gameplay, so check them out below!
READ ARTICLE
[h2]Massive Vehicle Rebalancing[/h2]
We have updated the characteristics of a number of vehicles from different nations, tiers, and types, including two Tier X tanks: the Kranvagn and the AMX M4 mle. 54. We have also adjusted the battle characteristics of the Emil II, AMX 65 t, T29, M44, TVP VTU Koncept, CS-44, and many other vehicles. Depending on how these vehicles were performing against other vehicles in their tier, we have improved or reduced their effectiveness in battle.
LEARN MORE
[h2]New Map: Outpost[/h2]
A new map is making its debut in Random Battles. This is Outpost! Take a look at this picturesque summer map, which combines open green areas with city ruins and trenches, as well as an impressive fortress with an outpost of its own. This winning location of the first Season of Recon Mission boasts diverse visuals and exciting gameplay. Enjoy the views from this new location and explore its battle directions!
[expand]
[/expand]
[h2]Map Balance Improvements[/h2]
We are continuing to work on improving Random Battles maps and adjusting a total of 14 locations. The most extensive changes have been made to the following six maps: Berlin, Himmelsdorf, Pearl River, Murovanka, Redshire, and Glacier. In addition, we have made minor improvements to 8 other maps. Learn more about the gameplay changes in our dedicated article!
DETAILS
[h2]Matchmaking Changes[/h2]
To improve your battle experience, we have decided to introduce new rules for balancing light and wheeled tanks. The matchmaker will now be stricter when assigning light tanks to teams and will always try to ensure that both teams have an identical number of light tanks in each battle. There will also be a limit of 1 wheeled tank per team. To help enforce these changes, we are also introducing a limit of no more than one Tier VII–X light/wheeled tank in a Platoon.
There are also important changes regarding the number of SPGs per team. Now, the majority of battles will have between 0–2 SPGs on each team. With that, the matchmaker will keep the number of battles with 3 SPGs per team to an absolute minimum.
MORE INFO
[h2]Improved Visuals for Destroyed Vehicle Tracks[/h2]
We have also improved the visuals for destroyed tracks on every vehicle in the game. Tracks will now interact with objects as an independent physics model. To get an idea of how this will work, just picture how the tracks of American Yoh tanks look when they get knocked down. This setting does affect the performance of your device, however, so it will only be enabled by default if your graphics quality is set to high or better.
[h2]Battle Pass Season IX Is Coming![/h2]
Commanders! Battle Pass Season IX is coming back soon with tons of useful Base Rewards and even more valuable Improved Rewards! As always, you will also receive Battle Pass Tokens for completing certain Progression Stages. You can exchange these Tokens for various items and rare vehicles in the Items for Tokens section of the in-game Store. A total of seven rare Tier IX vehicles will be available for purchase, including the Cobra and the Lorraine 50 t.
It's going to be a hot Season, so get ready to showcase your skills and earn tons of cool rewards!
[h3]Premium Account[/h3]
[h3]Downtime[/h3]
Players with Premium Account will be credited an additional 24 hours of WoT Premium Account time to make up for the update maintenance period.
If you’d like to make any in-game purchases, please wait until the servers are running again.
If you’d like to make any in-game purchases, please wait until the servers are running again.
EU: Servers will be down on 31 August from 2:30 to 8:30 CEST (UTC +2).
NA: Servers will be down on 31 August at 12:30 PT | 2:30 CT | 3:30 ET to 6:00 PT | 8:00 CT | 9:00 ET.
ASIA: Servers will be down on 30 August from 2:00 to 8:00 UTC+8.
NA: Servers will be down on 31 August at 12:30 PT | 2:30 CT | 3:30 ET to 6:00 PT | 8:00 CT | 9:00 ET.
ASIA: Servers will be down on 30 August from 2:00 to 8:00 UTC+8.
[h2]Good Luck, Commanders![/h2]
Try out the new Italian tank destroyers, experience battles with rebalanced vehicles, explore the new Outpost map, and enjoy the other features of this massive update!
LIST OF CHANGES