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World Of Tanks

Platform(s): PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Xbox Series X
Genre: Online Multiplayer
Developer: Wargaming.net
Release Date: April 12, 2011

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'World Of Tanks' Celebrates First Anniversary, Adds New Map And Tanks

by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2011 @ 8:54 a.m. PDT

In World Of Tanks player teams are fighting action-packed PvP battles, featuring more than 150 armored fighting vehicles from the pre-WW2 era up to the Korean War.

World Of Tanks is the first and only team-based massively multiplayer online action game dedicated to armored warfare. Throw yourself into the epic tank battles of World War II with other steel cowboys all over the world. Your arsenal includes more than 150 armored vehicles from America, Germany, and the Soviet Union, carefully detailed with historical accuracy.

Ride the legendary Tiger tank, or choose the fast-and-furious Soviet T-34, practice your sharp-shooting skills with the American 155mm M40 Gun Motor Carriage or try experimental/prototype machines such as the Germany's monstrous Maus tank. A Player can have an endless number of tanks in "garage", and all machines can be upgraded in dozens of ways: better turrets, chassis, guns, engines, radios, various ammunition types, plus tank crew members can be leveled up as well.

A flexible system of authentic vehicle upgrade and development allows you to try any of the vehicles and weapons in the game. Whether you prefer to exhaust your foes with fast and maneuverable light tanks, make deep breaches in enemy lines with all-purpose medium tanks, use the force of giant tanks to eliminate opposing armored forces, or become a heavy sniper with long-range howitzers, each unit type has its own advantages and can be extremely effective when operated by a true tank ace.

But being a great tank commander alone isn't enough to win! In World Of Tanks, it's all about teamwork. Victory is achieved by combining your combat skills with those of the other members of your team, each playing their own role on the battlefield. Just add your favorite strategy to build your own iron empire and manifest the indisputable authority of the tank! Feel the TANK POWER!

The game offers fast random battles featuring various modes, historic mini-campaigns, tourneys and epic Clan Wars on a global map, where mighty clans fight for hundreds of provinces employing grand strategy, diplomacy and economic power. Besides individual tank-ace skills, World Of Tanks requires team work and a fine balance between light and heavy armor. World Of Tanks gives you thousands of ways of building your Steel Empire and manifesting the indisputable authority of TANK POWER!

Over the past year, World of Tanks has become an AAA project highly acclaimed by media and players around the globe, which is proved by multiple awards by respected gaming publishing houses. On the eve of the anniversary, World of Tanks has reached a tremendous milestone of 5,000,000 registered users worldwide.

One of the most notable achievements is the Guinness World Record set on 23 January, 2011, when the peak number of concurrent users reached 91,311. However, the PCCU number has been steadily growing since the record day and is now topping 172,000. As a part of its growing popularity, World of Tanks is entering the cybersports territory becoming one of the disciplines in the popular international Electronic Sports League (ESL).

“We didn't expect World of Tanks would become this popular,” said Wargaming.net CEO Victor Kislyi. “The game's success has given us confidence we needed to continue our expansion into the world of online wargames.”

World of Tanks has added the new map Siegfried Line along with new German tanks: Pz.VI Tiger (P), VK 4502 (P) Ausf. A, E-50, Е-75, Е-100 and two new German premium tanks T-15, T-25. World of Tanks has also added the option for free platoons for 2 players.

  • Added new map Siegfried Line;
  • Added new German tanks: Pz.VI Tiger (P), VK 4502 (P) Ausf A, E-50, Е-75, Е-100;
  • Added new German premium tanks T-15, T-25;
  • Panther II substituted by E-50 as tier 9 German medium tank, Panther substituted by Panther II as tier 8 German medium tank;
  • Rebalanced Panther and Panther II tanks to fit tier 7 and 8 respectively;
  • Maus tank: rate of fire for 12.8 cm gun decreased by 0.2 sec, hit points decreased by 400;
  • IS-7 tank: hit points decreased by 50;
  • T30 tank: hit points decreased by 50, dispersion during movement and traverse increased by 10%, dispersion during turret traverse increased by 30%;
  • Tiger II tank: hit points for stock turret increased by 100;
  • Increased credit income for US tank destroyers M10 and M36;
  • Increased match-making value for US tank destroyer T95;
  • Fixed map bugs on Lakeville, Artic Region, Abbey, Mines, Malinovka;
  • Free platoons for 2 players;
  • Added extra battle tier (tier 1 tanks only) for newcomers - players with up to 10 battles played;
  • Added platoon invite filter - "accept from friends only";
  • Fixed bug with experience transfer flags resetting after battle;
  • Fixed few errors with display of water waves;
  • Fixed bug when vehicle gets stuck due to critical inclination angle;
  • Fixed bug when destroyed tanks are displayed as non-destroyed tanks (rare);
  • Reworked models of 76mm guns for M26 Pershing;
  • Fixed errors with disproportional tank icons;
  • Fixed error when unused consumables with passive bonus are displayed as used;
  • Fixed error with incorrect display of crater created when object is destroyed;
  • Adjusted gun depression for T92;
  • Removed "transfer gold" option from player context menu;
  • Team damage when ramming now counts only if the speed of the vehicle involed exceeds 10 km/h.

Key Features:

  • The Ultimate Armored Warfare Experience: Dive into intense tank-on-tank combat to enjoy an amazing new battlefield experience with a balance of multiple genres. A unique blend of these "ingredients,” supported by top-notch graphics and stunning audiovisual effects, provides endless challenge and excitement:
    • Simulation: Authentic models and vehicle characteristics make you feel like a real tank commander taking part in a furious armored offensive.
    • RPG: Your armored steed isn't just a tin can on tracks - it’s a living, evolving mechanism that should be treated accordingly. Research your available upgrades and modifications to enhance its performance on the battlefield. 
    • Action: Take part in joint operations to spot, track, and destroy enemy units and engage in head-to-head duels where your speed and reaction time is as important as in any co-op shooter.
    • Strategy: There’s only one simple rule to follow - don't be a hero. Rally your comrades to devise a battle plan and assign roles, then move out and defeat your enemy on the field of honor.
  • Dynamic Combat System: New players jump into battle in less than a minute to take part in short, decisive combat actions designed to ensure fast and action-oriented warfare. As you are thrown onto the battlefield, you must be bold, decisive, and flexible to succeed in the maelstrom of iron and fire.
  • Epic Tank Clashes: Intense battles with up to 60 combat vehicles unfold on enormous and detailed battlefields featuring a variety of terrain from open fields with hills and forests to deserts and industrial zones. The terrain offers a wide scope for tactical decisions from aggressive fast-paced thrusts to elaborate flanking operations and diversionary attacks.  
  • Deep Squad-based Gameplay: Out to conquer the world? Then our highly addictive squad-based gameplay is your ultimate goal. Countless new lands and territories let you show off your teamwork - the key to victory. The distribution and timely accomplishment of tasks and objectives within your squad gives you a critical advantage over your disorganized rivals.

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