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Commanders!

On March 6, we launched our Steam Community Shop, providing you with a fresh new look at our Community Events. With this exciting Community Shop mechanic, you can earn and accumulate special Tokens for being an active member of the World of Tanks Steam Community. Plus, instead of pre-determined prizes, you’ll be able to choose the rewards you need the most. If you somehow missed the announcement, or if you’ve only recently joined the tanker ranks, you can check out the original article here.

In the announcement, we note that the Steam Community Shop will work in stages, with each stage lasting approximately 2 months. When a stage ends, we will refresh the available rewards in the Shop and launch a new stage.

Keep in mind that your accumulated Tokens DO NOT transfer between the stages. When a stage ends, your unused Tokens will disappear without any compensation!

[h2]The First Stage Ends April 30![/h2]

The first stage of the Steam Community Shop ends soon, so remember to go to the Steam Community Shop in the HOMEFRONT SUPPLIES section of your Depot and spend your Community Tokens on various rewards.

Make sure to spend all of your accumulated Tokens before April 30, 2023, if you don’t want to lose them!

[h2]Community Giveaway: A Chance to Get More Tokens![/h2]

The first stage is coming to an end, and we are already preparing a new list of rewards for the next stage. However, before we launch the second stage, we would like to hear your feedback about the Community Shop mechanic. So, let’s make a deal: Share your thoughts about our refreshed Community Events and get one more Community Token as a guaranteed reward!

To enter this Giveaway, you just need to do the following:

1. Press the “Rate Up” button under this article.
   
2. Share your opinion about the Steam Community Shop in the comments. We’re happy to hear your suggestions for improvements as well!
   

That’s it! If you complete these steps, you will receive one Community Token a couple of days after the Giveaway ends on April 24, 2023.

Share your feedback about the Community Shop, spend your Tokens, and stay tuned for the second stage with new rewards!

Commanders!

Learn how to play to your strengths and master tactical moves in battle by assessing vehicle stats and parameters. Deciphering them could mean the difference between winning or losing your next battle.

Our latest short video series has offered some handy tips and tricks to hone your battlefield prowess and help you read the battle situation better. Episode 1 explored key battlefield positions, Episode 2 looked at the best initial moves, and now Episode 3 looks at how statistics can help you win the day. Watch on to learn more!

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[h3]Boost Your Skills Further[/h3]

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Commanders!

There is always something happening in World of Tanks, and the best way to be sure that you don’t miss anything important is to follow us on Steam! In addition to always being up to date with the latest game news and updates, you have one more great reason to press that “Follow” button: Every month, we send rewards to our subscribers!

Become our follower before the end of this Community Event, and you’ll earn one Community Token to spend in Steam Community Shop! The Tokens will be credited to players in a few days after the event ends, as we’ll need some time to collect and process all the info.

If you’re already subscribed to our news, you don’t need to do anything! As long as you remain subscribed, you will keep receiving your rewards for these monthly events. Thank you for staying with us!


[h3]How Do I Subscribe?[/h3]

It's really simple: You just need to click the "Follow" button!

• You can do that either on the Store page
  

• or in the Community hub
  

[h3]Rewards[/h3]

• 1 Community Token
  

[h3]Steam Community Shop and Community Tokens: How It Works[/h3]

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Community Tokens are a special currency that you earn by being an active member of the World of Tanks Steam Community and by participating in various events and activities.

You can spend your Tokens in the Steam Community Shop in-game to select the rewards you need (rather than a predetermined reward, as it used to be).

To find the Steam Community Shop, log in to the game, enter the Depot from your Garage and open the “Homefront Supplies” tab. There, you will find the Steam Community Shop with all available rewards and their cost in Community Tokens.
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Follow us and boost your progress!

Commanders!

Did you know that after every single Random Battle, we need to restore the battle map to its original look? A dedicated team of people (we call them the Map Docs) will spend a couple of hours rebuilding all of the destroyed structures, cleaning up debris, dragging away wrecked vehicles, and returning all those fallen trees back to their upright positions.

But the real problem has always been the terrain. Tracks and wheels completely destroy all strategically placed grass, mess up our snow and sand placements, and absolutely obliterate city sidewalks. To understand the effort that our Map Docs put into restoring all that ruined terrain, we asked Greg, our Chief Terrain Specialist, to give us a special comment:

Not an easy job, that. I mean, just imagine replanting grass across the whole of Malinovka after a heated battle. A lot of work, for sure.

Greg, Chief Terrain Specialist from the Map Restoration Team

For years, we’ve been trying to overcome the problem. And today, we are proud to announce that Greg’s life—and the lives of the hundreds of other Map Docs—will now be much easier, as we’ve finally found the solution!

[h2]The Great Solution[/h2]

Starting from April 1, the material of all vehicles’ tracks will be changed to Vibranium. Wheeled vehicles, in turn, will receive new-and-improved tires made with the addition of Adamantium powder. Both metals interact with the environment in a much better way than usual steel, so we expect to reduce the wear of our in-game maps by a whopping 25%!

Additionally, our analysts have estimated that this update will have the following additional positive effects on the game:

• The mechanics who repair tanks after battle should become happier by approximately 57%.
  
• All vehicles should look cooler by 0.001%.
  

[h2]Time to Test It Out![/h2]

Even though we are pretty sure about our calculations, we need you to prove them. We have created a special battle mission for you: Travel 5,000 meters in Random Battles on these new tracks (or wheels) and see how it feels! Of course, you will also receive a reward of a handful of crew skins for your contribution to our research.

Keep in mind that this special mission will be available only until April 3, 2023, at 08:00 UTC.

You can find the mission and track your progress (pun intended) in the “Missions” section of your Garage. Good luck!

[h2]Suggest More Ideas and Get a Reward![/h2]

At first, we thought adding Vibranium and Adamantium to the game was an absolutely crazy idea. However, it may really make a huge difference (especially for Greg). So we’ve decided to collect more unusual ideas. To do that, we are launching a special giveaway: Exchange your crazy idea for one Community Token!

To take part in the Giveaway, just do the following:

• Press the “Rate Up” button under this article.
  
• In the comments, write what you think we should add to the game to make it even more fun.
  

That’s it! If you complete these steps, you will receive your Community Token within a few days after the giveaway ends on April 2, 2023.

[h3]Steam Community Shop and Community Tokens: How It Works[/h3]

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Community Tokens are a special currency that you earn by being an active member of the World of Tanks Steam Community and by participating in various events and activities.

You can spend your Tokens in the Steam Community Shop in-game to select the rewards you need (rather than a predetermined reward, as it used to be).

To find the Steam Community Shop, log in to the game, enter the Depot from your Garage and open the “Homefront Supplies” tab. There, you will find the Steam Community Shop with all available rewards and their cost in Community Tokens.
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[h2]Have Fun![/h2]

This extremely important update will probably (not) change the game forever. Complete the mission to test out the changes, get your rewards, participate in our giveaway, and enjoy April Fool’s Day!

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Important note: Unfortunately, the cargo ship with our supplies of Vibranium and Adamantium was hijacked by some bad guys, so the information above is just an April Fool’s joke. However, the special mission and the giveaway are real!

Commanders!

Thank you to everyone who already participated in the Common test and shared their feedback. The new Crew Perk System is a significant update that will affect everyone, and we intend to make the transition to the new system as comfortable as possible. We believe the old system needed an update to provide more value for everyone.

The new system aims for:

1. Competitiveness of every perk. Moving away from the current situation where all players choose the same perks and creating an environment where diverse and thoughtful decision-making is encouraged.
   
2. Solidifying the perk system. The same easily understandable rules apply to every player and crew, supported by game interfaces.
   
3. Fair perk distribution. A roughly equal number of perks should be available for all qualifications, and the mechanics should work smoothly and fairly across the board.
   
4. Easy implementation of future improvements. Establishing a foundation that easily allows the implementation of future improvements, such as:
   
   
   • removal of 50% and 75% trained crew members,
     
   • allowing a single crew to operate multiple vehicles,
     
   • implementing mechanics to transfer unused crew experience from one crew to another
     

Monetization was never part of these goals. We recognize that adjusting to these changes may not be simple, so we are introducing a special promotion to help you get comfortable with the new system, experiment with different configurations, and settle on your preferred setup. From the release of Update 1.20.1 until the end of 2023, this promotion allows you to reset crew perks for free for 30 days. When you log in to the game for the first time after the update, you’ll have one month to experiment with crew perks without any penalties. Additionally, we will credit 12 retraining orders to all players.

You will receive the free crew perk reset from the release of Update 1.20.1 until the end of the year. The 30-day period starts immediately after the first login following the update.

[h2]FAQ[/h2]

Several concerns were already raised during the Common test, and we would like to address them directly.

If all perks in the new system are useful, doesn’t this force players to get them all?

We’ve added more perks to the game and balanced them against each other to ensure their value depends on your playstyle and vehicles. However, we have not changed the experience progression system, as we are sure that having the ability to learn all perks shouldn’t be reachable. We also believe it’s important to have a sense of progression and to learn the perks gradually. Additionally, we’ve found that after the fifth or sixth perk, the resources required to progress outweigh the benefits gained. With more perks available now, players must decide which perks to choose and what final setup to get.

While perks can influence battles, it’s important to remember that factors such as map knowledge, driving skills, and tactical decision-making also play a crucial role. We’ve opted to maintain the experience system as it is to ensure that new players aren’t immediately outmatched by highly-trained opponents. It’s important to us to preserve the basics of crew training while encouraging players to think more deeply about their choices.

Why is the number of available perks per crew not limited?

Developing a few favorite crews is an important part of this and future changes. We have already announced that you will be able to train one crew for multiple vehicles. Also, we will let you transfer experience from unused tankers to crews you are using, and we don’t want to limit this system. We conducted experiments with perk limitations in Crew 2.0 on sandboxes, and these changes, among others, received negative feedback, which dissuaded us from implementing them in the game. As a result, we have focused on a more consistent approach to improving the current system.
Implementing such restrictions would also raise certain issues where no easy solutions are apparent, particularly for crews with already more perks than the limit which will have no chance to progress further or may even be scaled down.

Does the new Crew Perk System potentially create imbalanced or overpowered crews?

To avoid imbalances, we invested effort into simulating various scenarios, including applying the maximum possible bonus to specific performance characteristics and considering all consumables, perks, equipment, and more. We also conducted practical tests. Nonetheless, we will closely monitor the situation after the release to quickly address any imbalances if they arise.

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Once again, we want to express our gratitude for your comments, opinions, and concerns. We believe the new system will benefit all players by adding more variety and depth to the game. The crew is an important mechanic of our game, and we assure you that we will continue improving it.

Roll Out!