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Commanders!

Frontline, with its massive maps and endless tactical possibilities, will be available for the first time in 2023 from June 5 through June 12. Check out what has changed in Episode 1, and jump into intense 30v30 action on colossal maps split into sectors. Go up in rank and use Combat Reserves and team coordination to destroy (or defend) five large gun turrets!

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[h2]Maps: Fata Morgana Introduced, Kraftwerk Rebalanced[/h2]

Frontline now has a full set of locations: a summer one, Normandie; a winter one, Kraftwerk; and a new desert-themed battleground called Fata Morgana. Its general layout is the same as that of the other two Frontline maps: It’s 3×3 km with three lines, the first two of which are split into 1×1 km sectors to capture or defend, and the undivided third line houses the gun turrets. Still, Fata Morgana offers more opportunities for interaction between lanes. Controlling the island in the river delta can give teams an upper hand in sectors B and C to either side.



Fata Morgana is a sight to see, with a plethora of landscapes and landmarks: sand dunes, rocks, magnificent oases, a canyon, a series of vast traversable caves, the remains of a castle, a village carved into a mountain, an ancient quarry, oil fields with an oil refinery, a large harbor, and a town by the coast that features architecture specific to Northern Africa.

Also, the Kraftwerk map has been rebalanced to even out the teams’ chances of winning, as our analysis of the battle statistics showed that it previously favored the defending side.

[h2]Mechanics: General’s Bonus and Changes to Combat Reserves[/h2]

To make the gameplay in the mode even more engaging and entertaining, the following changes have been made to Combat Reserves basics and rank mechanics:

• Combat Reserves slots unlock like before—the first one at the start of the battle, and the second and third ones upon reaching the Sergeant and Lieutenant ranks, respectively‚ but now, Combat Reserves are all improved simultaneously—the first time when a player reaches the Captain rank, and the second time when they reach the Major rank.
  
• When a player obtains the General rank, they receive a General’s Bonus, which gives a +1.5% boost to the major qualification of every crew member in every vehicle on the team. The General’s Bonus can accumulate up to 10 times, providing a boost of up to +15% to everyone’s major qualification.
  

There are also some minor tweaks to Combat Reserves that may influence the battle flow and the tactics you employ. Check them out:

• Once a player activates Field Repair, all modules of their vehicle are instantly repaired. Any damage inflicted to the modules of their vehicle after that (I.e., while Field Repair is still active) will not be repaired. The damage done to the HP pool will still be repaired with every second.
  
• Minefield now activates with a 3-second delay so that if it is deployed under a player’s vehicle during a brawl, the player has time to leave the zone of its effect.
  

FRONTLINE GUIDE

[h2]Progression and Rewards[/h2]

Earning Frontline Experience in Frontline battles gets you through 20 Frontline Tiers. The list of rewards has been expanded and modified. For example, you can obtain a Training Manual and up to four pieces of Experimental Equipment of any of the three existing types (Fire-Control System, Mobility Improvement System, and Survival Improvement Suite). Plus, the type of directives can now be selected.

Let’s go strategize and improvise in the meadows, the snow, and the desert sands, Commanders!

Commanders!

Recon Mission 2023 has been a resounding success! Well-known locations with random events introduced to them—Himmelsdorf, Ruinberg, Prokhorovka, and Safe Haven—have drawn a lot of interest from tankers, and the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. 86.8% of those who filled in the questionnaires enjoyed playing on maps with random events, and 84.9% would like them to become part of Random Battles. This level of support from you empowers us to develop and improve random events further, making them one of the staples of World of Tanks.

All in all, over 13,100,000 battles have been played by more than 521,000 helpful players during the event, and over 107,000 of you found time to share your thoughts in nearly 400,000 questionnaires. Let’s take a look at the heat maps, location by location, comparing versions with and without random events, and then we’ll discuss the key takeaways!

[h2]Himmelsdorf[/h2]
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The heat map comparison for Himmelsdorf shows that the introduction of a zeppelin crashing down on the mountain makes the situation in the center of the map more dynamic. Players not only use the new passage leading down the mountain slope but also become more active on the street at the mountain’s base. They are also less shy to cross the square.

[h2]Ruinberg[/h2]
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On Ruinberg, the aerial bombardment that creates large breaches in city blocks prompts tankers to use new passages and lines of fire very actively. If there’s a deadlock in these parts of the map when the bombs fall, it dissolves very quickly due to the sheer number of opportunities for a breakthrough.

[h2]Prokhorovka[/h2]
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Two bombers crashing down on the bushy “alley” prompt teams to approach and engage each other in that area, instead of waiting for the other side to make their move. The debris from the lone bomber hitting the hill becomes a hotly contested zone in many battles.

[h2]Safe Haven[/h2]
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The dock rammed by the burning cargo ship and its surroundings are very popular with players on both sides. They try various moves in this area to outsmart their opponents.

[h2]Dynamic Cover[/h2]

Regarding dynamic cover, 74.9% of Recon Mission participants who filled in the questionnaires liked this feature. During Recon Mission 2023, tankers interacted with both types of movable objects extensively and creatively. To give you an idea of how far they have been dragged, there are heat maps of all four locations below. The travels of each individual movable object are marked with a unique color.

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[h2]Key Takeaways[/h2]

The initial analysis of feedback and data from Recon Mission 2023 helped us refine our vision for random events. When they return as part of Random Battles, the following changes will have been implemented:

• We intend to ditch red lines as danger zone borders in favor of something that better suits the map environment (e.g., thick smoke). Round markers over the event zones will go, too, and minimap signs will be reworked.
  
• The visuals will experience a complete overhaul: All textures, effects, and animations will be upgraded to make random events more spectacular and realistic. Random events will not affect low-end systems adversely, though their overall visual quality will depend on general system performance.
  
• Random events will behave more like their name suggests: beginning at a random time after the start of the battle, or sometimes just not occurring at all.
  

Judging by the data we have gathered, the introduction of random events does not affect map balance significantly. We will continue to monitor map balance in the future, fine-tuning random events or making other adjustments if needed.

[h2]What’s Next[/h2]

We want to thank you all once more for your contribution to our common cause of making World of Tanks even more engaging and entertaining. Expect a further improved, release-grade version of random events in late fall 2023. The exact selection of maps and events will be defined later. Stay tuned and follow the news, Commanders!

Commanders!

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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.

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

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[h3]Rewards[/h3]

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[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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Commanders!

There are tons of rewards up for grabs with Battle Pass Season XI! The latest Season brings new Commanders and both 2D and 3D styles, but you can earn even more with bundles that include the Improved Pass and an exclusive female crew member.

The Improved Pass is available without bundles for 2,500 gold per Chapter through the Battle Pass screen in your Garage or the in-game Store.

However, if you want to save some gold and instantly secure access to all the Base and Improved Rewards, we have some offers for you. Take a look at these three special Battle Pass packages—available now!



[h2]Full Access[/h2]

The pack contains the Improved Pass for all three Chapters, allowing you to receive basic and advanced rewards for each completed Stage until the end of the current Season.

[h2]Improved Rewards[/h2]

Each Battle Pass Stage has two Reward Tracks: Base Rewards and Improved Rewards. The Base Rewards Track contains plenty of goodies that you can obtain for free, but if you want even more, you'll need an Improved Pass to collect the prizes in the Improved Rewards Track.

After purchasing an Improved Pass, you will receive all Improved Rewards for the Stages you have already completed. You will also unlock the Improved Rewards for completing subsequent Stages.

[h2]Daily Gold[/h2]

Receive 250 gold every day you fight in a Random Battle over a period of 30 days, for a total of 7,500 gold. The bundle also contains an Improved Pass for all three Chapters of Season XI which allows you to receive both Base and Improved Rewards for each completed Stage until the end of the current Season.

[h3]Bundle Contents[/h3]

• Improved Pass for the 3 Chapters of Battle Pass Season XI
  
• 1 daily mission for gold
  

[h2]Special Mission[/h2]

Purchasing the Battle Pass Special Mission bundle will reward you with bonds (up to 500), Battle Pass Points (up to 1,000), crew member Katherine Sanders, the Heart of Stone 2D style, and Training Manuals for all nations. The chain of tasks will be available until the end of the season.

This bundle does not contain the Improved Battle Pass.

[h3]Bundle Contents[/h3]

A chain of missions for the following rewards:

• 1,000 Battle Pass Points
  
• 3 Training Booklets and 1 Training Manual
  
• 500 bonds
  
• Heart of Stone 2D style
  
• 1 female crew member*: Katherine Sanders with Brothers in Arms as a zero perk and enough Crew XP to train 2 additional perks to 100%
  
  *You can choose the nation and qualification.

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Maximize your Battle Pass Season XI earnings today with a selection of bundles featuring the Improved Pass, daily missions for gold, missions for an exclusive crew member, and more great rewards.

Roll Out!

Cool events, a redesigned Service Record page, and other improvements—Update 1.21 has it all! Starting June 5, you can experience massive 30v30 battles in Frontline, featuring a new desert map and several balance adjustments. Steel Hunter: Reborn, our blistering battle royale mode, returns on June 12 with simpler rules and a bunch of exciting gameplay changes. We’ve also redesigned the Service Record page and implemented the ability to customize your combat achievements. Enjoy!

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[h2]Frontline Returns With a New Map![/h2]

From June 5 through June 12, Frontline will return to World of Tanks for its first week-long run in 2023! Our most epic mode will feature a fresh 3×3 km map called Fata Morgana with a desert landscape. Located in Northern Africa, Fata Morgana offers a large variety of battle zones, including a massive oil refinery, a rugged canyon, historic castle ruins, and other picturesque areas.

We’ve also improved the Kraftwerk map. It has received a series of balance fixes that will make gameplay more comfortable for both teams.

On top of that, we’ve made several balance improvements to boost your gameplay experience in Frontline. Prepare your favorite Tier VIII vehicles and get ready to earn tons of credits and other in-game rewards!


[h2]Steel Hunter: Reborn[/h2]

Our battle royale mode returns on June 12 and is now more accessible than ever! Steel Hunter: Reborn is a fast-paced interpretation of the familiar format, but its rules are simpler and more straightforward.

In the latest update of Steel Hunter, you now have a chance to jump back into the action with the addition of respawns. This feature allows for more opportunities to try out different strategies and reduce the impact of early mistakes. Steel Hunter has also undergone a rework in vehicle and gameplay balancing, making for a more enjoyable experience. Additionally, players can now face off against Marauders, AI-driven opponents with unique behaviors, adding a new level of excitement to battles. You’ll be able to earn Battle Pass Points throughout the event.

Your objective remains the same: to become the ultimate survivor in this adrenaline-fueled battle royale. Prepare to fight until there's only one tank left standing, and emerge as the victorious champion!


[h2]Service Record Page Update[/h2]

We’ve thoroughly redesigned the Service Record page in the Garage by making it more informative and useful. In addition to the familiar parameters, such as the total number of battles fought, average damage, and win rate, new parameters have been added. You can now see your assistance and damage records, as well as several other stats that you can be proud of.

We’ve also replaced the Personal Rating with WTR as a better representation of players' actual performance. You can now see it on your main statistics page with reworked visuals. It will be divided into 15 mastery levels, each with its own unique style.

We’re also introducing the ability to customize your combat achievements. Now, you and other Commanders will be able to see your most valuable medals and other enviable awards!


[h2]Battle Pass Season XI[/h2]

Season XI of Battle Pass—featuring Collections—is just around the corner, Commanders! The mechanics of the upcoming season are all familiar: You can earn tons of Base Rewards and even more valuable Improved Rewards for good performance in battle.

In Season XI, you can already get enough Battle Pass Tokens to redeem rare Tier IX vehicles, including the BZ-58-2 and the KPz 3 Projekt 07 HK.

And surprise! In the middle of the Season, a new temporary Battle Pass Chapter will become available! It will work under the same rules as the temporary Chapter of Season VII. Stay tuned—we’ll share more details shortly before the start of the Season!

https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1407200/view/3705945096219377348

[h2]Good luck on the battlefield, Commanders![/h2]

Get ready to engage in massive 30v30 battles in Frontline, survive at all costs in Steel Hunter: Reborn, and show off your favorite achievements on the reworked Service Record page!