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