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Arcade Cabinet: Try Out an Experimental Mode With Unusual Rules!

Commanders!

Let's imagine for a moment that the battle characteristics of every vehicle in the game were changed beyond recognition. Now, we’re not just talking about Field Modification with some 3–5% fluctuation up or down—we’re talking about a truly impressive transformation!

For example, what if we doubled the Leopard 1's aiming speed? Or suddenly increased the proximity spotting distance of all vehicles in battle to 445 meters? What would it be like to play with a damage spread of +/–75% of the standard value?

Sound crazy? We know! This is your opportunity to try out something unusual and extraordinary—something that’s never been seen before in regular Random Battles.

Get ready to experience the classic game mechanics from a different perspective with no risk, no pressure, and no strings attached! Starting July 15, we’re launching Arcade Cabinet, a new experimental platform. Battles will take place according to the standard rules but with unusual battle modifiers that change the classic technical characteristics. There will be a total of three launches taking place over the course of several weeks, each with its own unique theme and gameplay.

Read on to find out more!

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[h2]How to Find Arcade Cabinet[/h2]

In the Garage, select the Arcade Cabinet mode from the menu to the right of the “Battle!” button. When hovering over the mode button, you’ll see the combat modifiers that will be applied in battle. Check them out and prepare to be surprised!



[h2]Launch One: Railgun[/h2]

EU: From July 15 at 06:00 CEST through July 17 at 05:00 CEST (UTC+2)
NA: From July 15 at 07:00 PT | 09:00 CT | 10:00 ET through July 17 at 21:59 PT | 23:59 CT | July 18 at 00:59 ET
ASIA: From July 15 at 13:00 (UTC+8) through July 18 at 04:00 (UTC+8)

The time has come to grab a railgun and show your opponents who's truly the boss as you battle it out in an exciting railgun match! The aiming time, gun dispersion, engine power, and other characteristics of your vehicles will be immediately improved by 50–100%. Even players who are new to the game may suddenly demonstrate impressive skills and Robin Hood-like accuracy!

Moreover, proximity spotting distance will increase to 445 meters. Your opponents will be in plain sight, meaning that all you’ll have to do is track them down and cause accurate damage from afar! This is your opportunity to feel like a sniper.

[h3]Battle Modifiers[/h3]



[h2]Launch Two: Element of Surprise[/h2]

EU: From July 29 at 06:00 CEST through July 31 at 05:00 CEST (UTC+2)
NA: From July 29 at 07:00 PT | 09:00 CT | 10:00 ET through July 31 at 21:59 PT | 23:59 CT | August 1 at 00:59 ET
ASIA: From July 29 at 13:00 (UTC+8) through August 1 at 04:00 (UTC+8)

This is your chance to find out just how random our Random Battles can get and discover the power of the element of surprise! In this launch, expect plenty of jaw-dropping twists and turns. You may get lucky and destroy an IS-7 with Improved Hardening with a single shot, while someone else may cause pitifully low damage and crawl back to their Garage, hoping to be more fortunate next time. As World of Tanks players like to say, "Skill is skill, but RNG is RNG!"

We will announce the exact combat modifiers for this mode shortly before its launch.

[h2]Launch Three: Tranquility[/h2]

EU: From August 12 at 06:00 CEST through August 14 at 05:00 CEST (UTC+2)
NA: From August 12 at 07:00 PT | 09:00 CT | 10:00 ET through August 14 at 21:59 PT | 23:59 CT | August 15 at 00:59 ET
ASIA: From August 12 at 13:00 (UTC+8) through August 15 at 04:00 (UTC+8)

Once again, a total change in combat modifiers means a total change in gameplay! In the third launch, you’ll immerse yourself in calm and peaceful tranquility. There’s no need to hurry, so take your time when loading shells, and treat non-penetrating shots as a worldly vanity. In a sense, this launch will feel like a return to “the good old WoT” of leisurely-paced gameplay and unhurried battles. Enjoy this little dash of nostalgia!

We will share more detailed information about the modifiers for this mode before its launch.

[h2]Standard Rules for All Launches[/h2]

All launches in Arcade Cabinet will be played according to the standard rules of Random Battles:
  • Same-tier battles will be in the 15v15 format.* Only Tier VIII and X vehicles are allowed.
  • Matchmaking is by vehicle type.
  • Objective: Capture the base or destroy all enemy vehicles.
  • Platoons are allowed.
  • Battle results in this mode do not count towards your statistics. You have nothing to prove, so just play and enjoy!
  • Credits and Combat XP earning rates, as well as the costs of repairs and consumables, are the same as in Random Battles.
  • Bonds and Battle Pass Points cannot be earned in this mode.
  • Combat missions for credits will be available in Tier X battles.
  • The principles of fair play (EU, NA, ASIA) should be followed in all battles.

  • Each of the Arcade Cabinet submodes will have separate queues for Tier VIII and X vehicles. If there is an insufficient number of players in the queue, the matchmaker may launch a battle with fewer participants.
Battles in the Arcade Cabinet submodes will be fought on the following maps:

Railgun

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Head to Arcade Cabinet to experience weekend battles with non-standard rules and a fresh perspective!

2022 Summer Plans: Update 1.17.1, Events, and Surprises!

Update 1.17.1 is coming your way, Commanders!

Frontline, our most epic game mode, is returning to World of Tanks with an updated progression and other balance adjustments. We'll be sharing a separate article with you in the coming months that will go into more detail about all the exciting changes we’ve made to your favorite mode, so stay tuned!

You can find the full Update 1.17.1 patch notes via this link:

[h3]FULL PATCHNOTES[/h3]

[h2]A Feast of Great Events Awaits![/h2]

A host of great activities with exciting gameplay and cool rewards are yet to come, Commanders! Here's what awaits you this summer:
  • [h3]SUMMER GLOBAL MAP EVENT [/h3]
    Iron Age, a new Global Map event, is coming to World of Tanks! Once again, the most powerful clans will lock horns to prove their superiority and earn a bunch of valuable rewards, including mighty Tier X vehicles. Get ready for heated battles, and may the strongest win!

  • [h3]WOT 7 TOURNAMENT (EU servers)[/h3]
    The next iteration of our WoT7 tournament series will take place in August, featuring exciting matches with Tier X vehicles, magnificent tank commanders, and fantastic rewards. Gather your friends and compete against others, or sit back, relax, and follow the action during our livestream.

  • [h3]FIRST MAN ON THE MOON (NA servers)[/h3]
    Come celebrate the first man on the moon! On July 15th, we will celebrate this historic moment with in-game missions and space-themed rewards.

  • [h3]CLAN SHOWDOWN (ASIA servers)[/h3]
    Call your clanmates, because Clan Showdown is coming around in August! Take part in this exciting tournament and fight it out to earn gold, bonds, and special customizations. May the best clan win!

  • [h3]THE 12TH ANNIVERSARY OF WORLD OF TANKS [/h3]
    This August, World of Tanks will celebrate its 12th anniversary. And to get you in the festive mood, we've prepared an awesome celebration with a beach party, gifts, and exciting adventures! We invite all players, old and new, to come join us!

  • [h3]FRONTLINE [/h3]
    The second launch of Frontline 2022 will take place in August. All in all, this epic mode will keep its main principles from the first launch. However, to make things even more exciting, we've adjusted the progression system and changed some of the balance parameters. And most importantly, we've added more rewards, including new ones that you've never seen before!

  • [h3]BATTLE PASS SEASON VIII [/h3]
    Battle Pass Season VIII is here for the entire summer! As always, there's a whole bunch of valuable Base and Improved Rewards up for grabs, including unique Warhammer 40,000-themed 3D styles. Don't miss this opportunity to get your hands on them while you still can!

  • [h3]UPDATE 1.18 [/h3]
    After a hot summer full of events, Update 1.18 will land in World of Tanks! This update will introduce some exciting new content, so stay tuned for more details!


Get ready for these upcoming summer events, Commanders!

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Recon Mission 2022: The Results

Commanders!

After two weeks of intense battles on six map candidates, the Recon Mission event is over. We appreciate your solid input into shaping the future of World of Tanks. Over 205,019 players in Europe tested out the proposed map prototypes, and 172,547 of them found time to complete the questionnaires. In total, more than 4,784,850 Recon Mission battles were played in Europe. And we’re happy to report that everything went smoothly: we received valuable feedback, gathered loads of battle statistics, and can now officially name the two most successful locations: Aquila and Anykeyyevka.

[h2]Anykeyyevka[/h2]


[h2]Aquila[/h2]


During the event, players could test out six map candidates, three of which were modified prototypes from last year, while the other three were brand new. After playing at least six battles on a map, you could complete a detailed questionnaire, pointing out that map’s strengths and weaknesses.

Stay tuned for updates on the best maps from this event. We’ll share more news closer to their planned releases, including the finalized looks of these locations. We understand that you want to start playing on your new favorite maps ASAP. However, know that we want these locations to truly look their best and be well-balanced, so you can continue having fun on them for as long as possible. It takes a significant amount of time to bring a map to release quality, but we are working at top speed. In the meantime, we kindly ask for your patience and assure you it will be well rewarded. As a reminder, the first “graduate” of Recon Mission, the Outpost map, will enter Random Battles in September 2022 and the second, Oyster Bay, will arrive in early 2023.

Thank you once again for taking part in Recon Mission!

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Steam Summer Sale: Time for Hot Deals!

Commanders!

The Steam Summer Sale has started, and you know what that means: this is a great chance to park several Premium vehicles in your Garage at bargain prices!

Starting from 17:00 UTC on June 23, 2022, three of our DLCs will receive nice discounts of up to 90%. Each of these DLCs includes a Premium vehicle to add to your collection: a formidable Tier VIII Polish heavy tank, a quick-firing Tier VI Soviet medium tank, and a lightning-fast Tier II French light tank.

Two of the three packs (Heavy Cavalry and French Express) also contain days of WoT Premium Account to help you progress faster in the game, while the Heroic Sherman Pack has the unique Commander Dmitry Loza, a bunch of credits, and some Demounting Kits for all your needs.

Check out the detailed information on the discounted DLCs below and choose which you like most:

[h3]1. Heavy Cavalry Pack (Tier VIII Polish 50TP prototyp heavy tank) - 40% off![/h3]



When you need some heavy power, bring in the 50TP prototyp, the Tier VIII Polish heavy tank from the Heavy Cavalry DLC. With its impressive gun depression, alpha damage and turret armor you can push the battle avenues and give your team many opportunities to grab the win.

The 50TP prototyp features the unique ’Winged Hussar’ style, so this heavy is adorned in paintings of horsemen with spears, and the Polish flag on the sides.

Also in the package:
  • Garage Slot
  • 100% crew (Commander with Sixth Sense)
  • The ‘Winged Hussar’ 2D Style
  • 30 days of WoT Premium Account
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1662505/World_of_Tanks__Heavy_Cavalry_Pack/
[h3]2. Heroic Sherman Pack (Tier VI Soviet Loza's M4-A2 Sherman medium tank) - 50% off![/h3]



Did you know the USSR has its own Sherman? With the Heroic Sherman DLC you will get your hands on the M4 Loza, a Tier VI medium tank, as well as the legendary commander, Dmitry Loza. This vehicle’s a great choice if you enjoy active assault play and changing your positions.

Also in the package:
  • Garage Slot
  • 100% crew (Commander with Sixth Sense)
  • 700,000 credits
  • 3 Demount Kits
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1662501/World_of_Tanks__Heroic_Sherman_Pack/
[h3]3. French Express Pack (Tier II French AM 39 Gendron-Somua light tank) - 90% off![/h3]



This DLC’s name speaks for itself: French Express. The AM 39 Gendron-Somua is a French wheeled vehicle. It can reach high speeds and has an accurate gun. Wheeled vehicles are a special type, and it may take some practice to get used to not having tracks.

Also in the package:
  • Garage Slot
  • 100% crew (Commander with Sixth Sense)
  • 3 days of WoT Premium Account
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1662503/World_of_Tanks__French_Express_Pack/

NOTE: The Steam Summer Sale ends on July 7, 2022 at 17:00 UTC.
Check out the deals and expand your collection!