The holiday season is behind us, but the fun in World of Tanks continues, Commanders!
We’re launching the first Common Test of Update 1.20, featuring a picturesque Random Battle map called Oyster Bay. We’re also introducing rebalancing changes to three other battlefields.
The Oyster Bay Map Hits Random Battles!
In Update 1.18, the winning location of Recon Mission 2022—the Outpost—entered Random Battles. But the second-place winner—the Oyster Bay map—also received a warm welcome and positive feedback from you, so we continued to polish it. After a series of improvements to the gameplay and visuals, we’re ready to add this picturesque location to the map roster.
Oyster Bay is a fascinating 1,300×1,300 m summer map in a lush setting full of sunshine and vibrant colors. Its breathtaking landscapes and sandy beaches take you to a distant tropical island somewhere in the Pacific Ocean.
In terms of gameplay, Oyster Bay offers a wide variety of tactics for all vehicle classes. You can find open areas for maneuverable vehicles, sniper positions for TDs, and massive cliffs providing excellent protection for heavily armored tanks. The map features an amazing soundtrack that will immerse you in the balmy island atmosphere. Check it out!
You’ll find detailed information on battle zones in a dedicated article coming out at a later date. In the meantime, pick up your favorite vehicles and go explore sunny Oyster Bay!
Map Balance Tweaks
We’re continuing our work on map rebalancing to make your gameplay experience in Random Battles more enjoyable. In Update 1.20, we’ll improve three locations: Airfield, Steppes, and Mines. Let’s take a closer look.
Airfield
The central direction (squares D5–D7 and E5–E7) was reworked to make gameplay more comfortable for heavily armored vehicles.
A driveway from the central hill towards heavy tanks’ positions was added (squares E5–E6 and, D5–D6).
Positions for light tanks were improved, and tactical variability in this direction was increased (squares B4–B7).
Steppes
The defensive position in square A3 was redesigned to make it easier to stop enemy advances.
The hill was extended as a defensive cover for the upper base in square C4.
Mines
The driveway to the island (squares H2–H3) from the lower team’s side is now safer.
Cover was added in square G4, providing some protection from enemy fire from the small island. It also allows you to defend against vehicles occupying the island.
Cover was added at the corner collision point for the lower team (squares E7–E8).
It is no longer possible to shoot heavy tanks from the mountain at the bottom base in square E7.
A house covering the collision point on the corner in square D7 was added.
- NEW TO TESTING?
- HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN CT
Check out our handy public test guide with all the details about Common Tests, Sandbox Tests, and Supertests.
TEST GUIDE
— Test client installer —
To take part, you’ll need the Wargaming.net Game Center (WGC), the latest Common Test game client, and a Wargaming.net account created prior to the cut-off date (see below).
Eligibility
All Wargaming.net accounts created before May 4, 23:59 CEST can participate in the test.
Download and Install the Test Client
TEST CLIENT INSTALLER
- Run the test client installer.
- Choose a different installation folder from where your regular World of Tanks game files are.
- Select the freshly installed test client from the dropdown menu at the top of the WGC.
- Roll out—and remember to pass on your feedback!
You can find more details about the WGC in the dedicated Wargaming.net Game Center guide.
World of Tanks offers various signup bonuses to new players, which can include:
Free Tanks: New players can receive free tanks by completing certain missions or by using a referral link from an existing player.
Premium Time: New players can receive a certain amount of free Premium Account time, which provides various bonuses, including increased XP and credit earnings, discounts on tanks and equipment, and more.
Bonus Credits: New players can receive bonus credits to help them get started in the game.
Personal Reserves: New players can receive Personal Reserves, which provide bonuses to XP or credit earnings for a set amount of time.
To receive these signup bonuses, players need to create a new account and follow the instructions provided during the signup process. It's important to note that signup bonuses can vary depending on the region and time of signup, so players should check the game's official website or in-game notifications for the latest offers.
Additionally, new players can take advantage of various tutorials and training modes available in the game to help them learn the basics of tank combat and improve their skills. These tutorials can also provide additional bonuses and rewards for completing certain objectives.
