this week World of Tanks received update 1.10 – the largest in recent years, released exactly to the 10th anniversary of the popular war game. The developers presented a new equipment system, an approach to improving the characteristics of combat vehicles, introduced six Polish medium tanks and updated the Pearl River map.
“1.10 is the largest update for World of Tanks since the release of version 1.0 in the spring of 2018. Its main component, of course, is new equipment. The previous system was already ten years old, and it was time to revise it. An expanded selection of new modules and changes in the characteristics of previously familiar ones will allow players to experiment and customize cars for themselves, “- said Maxim Chuvalov, global publishing director of World of Tanks.
GameMAG.ru editors asked the authors from the studio in more detail Wargaming about changes in World of Tanks with the release of update 1.10… See below for answers to all the most important questions.
How much has the hardware system been overhauled? What were you focusing on? What was the purpose?
The equipment system in World of Tanks has remained unchanged since the release of the game, so we were looking for some kind of comprehensive solution – after all, the flexibility of the old system was low, the system itself was quite complex and did not allow adding variety to the gameplay. Update 1.10 changed this situation: the equipment system has undergone radical changes, it has become more systematic, it has the ability to create more diverse setups. In addition, it has become more accessible for low and medium tier vehicles. After the release of Update 1.10, players can evaluate all the changes we have made – from new types of equipment, new strategies and ending with new opportunities that the system will open for them. This is definitely the biggest update for 2023.
What, in your opinion, is the difference in gameplay and what aspects of the project will all these changes affect? Will the game go deeper in terms of mechanics or tactics? Or maybe faster?
Equipment 2.0 is definitely a field for experimentation, we added new equipment and changed the old one. I am sure that this will make the gameplay much more varied. But how many different setups will be added to the game remains to be seen.
So, with the arrival of the update, all the tanks in the game can be configured in a new way?
Absolutely, in addition to new equipment and changes to old ones, there will be two big innovations within Equipment 2.0: a special slot with a category, as well as the distribution of all equipment into 4 categories – survivability, firepower, mobility and reconnaissance. Each type of vehicle has its own slot with a category, for example, ST has mobility. If the equipment category and the slot category match, you receive an additional bonus from the equipment. The answer to the question about a huge number of options for using equipment, which, in turn, will maximally affect the gameplay component, is obvious.
Was this revision of this aspect of the game a request from the community, gaming press, bloggers, or did you come up with it yourself?
The solution was approached in an integrated manner, taking into account both the requirements of game design and the opinions of users. Before deciding to release a feature, we tested everything on the Sandbox test server twice, listening to the players as much as possible (by the way, thank them very much for their active participation in the life of the game) in order to understand whether we are moving in the right direction.
How much do you really listen to the community? In recent years, this may have become more difficult to do, as over 10 years the game has a wide variety of users.
We listen constantly. Moreover, without feedback from players, we do not release anything new, and after the release of an update, we look at the reviews again.
The fact is that, of course, you can always check on paper how this or that feature will work. In addition, we collect opinions from within the team. But the cut can also be subjective: when you, for example, develop an update for six months, you may no longer notice the obvious things, and a look from the outside is simply necessary. The players help us see the forest for the trees.
However, here you also need to be able to hear what exactly the players want to convey. Naturally, everyone wants their favorite tank to be the most “flexible”. So working with feedback is a complex system, but we always collect both statistical data and the specific content of messages from players.
We regularly check future innovations on the “Sandbox”, it happens that in several approaches, and only after that we make a decision whether this or that development will appear in the game or not.
We also actively communicate with opinion leaders: we regularly hold meetings with tank bloggers, recently, for example, we held a series of streams with them.
Will there be any visual difference in tank models relative to the pre-installed equipment?
In terms of displaying the installed equipment on the tank, nothing will change, the equipment in World of Tanks is an internal element of the game that affects the tank’s performance characteristics, but is not displayed visually in battle.
As far as I know, the update will also feature a line of Polish tanks. Could you tell us more about it and its features?
Two years ago, Polish heavy tanks first appeared in World of Tanks. These formidable fighters with their own style of play quickly became very popular, and the Polish branch had many new fans who asked for more Polish vehicles to be added to the game. And with update 1.10, we added six Polish medium tanks, located from tiers V to X.
The new vehicles are characterized by good speed, maneuverability and gun depression angles. They will prove themselves worthy on any type of map and are most effective in close and medium-range combat. At the top of the branch is the heir to the Polish winged hussars – CS-63. This tank is also capable of rushing into a desperate attack at hurricane speed – thanks to the gas turbine engine (first introduced in World of Tanks). The engine can operate in standard or high-speed mode; in the latter, the engine power is increased, increasing the maximum speed and giving additional acceleration to the tank. For the ability to make rapid dashes to advantageous positions in fast mode, the CS-63 pays for the accuracy of the gun.
The “Pearl River” card, which has not been in “Tanks” for 5 years, is returning to the game. How much has it changed from the previous version and why did you decide to return it?
Players have long complained that Pearl River is full of intricate passages and is characterized by excessive “corridor”. It did not allow unlocking the potential of all types of equipment presented in World of Tanks. Therefore, in 2015 we took her out of the game.
But at the same time, it stood out for its picturesqueness, and many players did not want to part with such beauty. They constantly asked to return her. We ended up redesigning the map, giving it new life. Now all tankers will be able to appreciate our efforts.
The map has really changed – not only externally, but also from the point of view of gameplay: now different types of equipment can really be revealed here. We aimed to keep all the attributes on the map, the so-called business cards of the Pearl River, and show our players the amazing beauty of one of the most beautiful places in China. The landscape of the map was inspired by the beauty of Yangshuo province. At the same time, we paid great attention to the architecture of buildings, various objects, decorative elements, and recreated the unique vegetation of this region. And attentive players will find many interesting Easter eggs on the map.
Well, and one more important question – when to expect an update for console versions and smartphones?
World of Tanks Blitz recently celebrated their birthday, we released a major update 7.0 with improved graphics, new light British tanks and much more.
As for the World of Tanks Console, on July 21st we released a big long-awaited update, so nothing new should be expected in the near future. However, there may be a couple more updates before the end of the year. With the end of support for the Xbox 360, developers may be looking to improve the game, so they will probably want to show players something new.
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