Good news for all tank drivers among you: The release date for the mobile app of World of Tanks is finally set: On June 26, World of Tanks Blitz will be available in the iTunes Store! The Scandinavians have already been able to test it extensively, which caused WotB to land directly at number three in the iPad app charts.
Whether the app delivers on its promises will probably only be tested by us at the end of June, but Wargaming has brought a lot to the table to transfer the game experience of their tank MMO to the mobile version:
- You can play with over 90 tanks from the USA, Germany, and the Soviet Union,
- on 8 maps.
- You can form squads or teams with your friends.
- The graphics are very similar to the PC version.
- You can either listen to the atmospheric sounds of the app or choose your own music.
- Facebook has, of course, been integrated.
- An in-game shop is available.
You can learn more about the app and its design in our article on World of Tanks Blitz.
Of course, the players of the PC version will not be neglected! Just at this moment, work is still being done to deploy update 9.1 and get everything up and running. In line with this, a video was released showcasing the contents of the patch. You may not expect many legendary new achievements, but as they say? Less is sometimes more!
The most important thing first: The combat mechanics for tank destroyers have changed: The camo factor after firing has been reduced and now matches the value of other vehicle types. But: This does not apply to premium tanks! However, there is good news for light tanks: The dynamics of the VK 28.01 and MT-25 have been significantly improved, their engine power increased, and the off-road capability of the tracked vehicles has been improved. For light tanks of tiers IV-VII, the maximum limit of the battle tier range has been reduced.
A new map – Kharkov – goes live with the update. Kharkov is not just any other map, but you fight there in a historically accurate environment from 1943. But the town not only invites you to marvel – you will also have numerous opportunities to prove your tactical skills. You can expect
- tall buildings
- several open areas
- cover options like shell craters, embankments, barricades or tank wrecks
Additionally, four maps have been revamped to make them more balanced. You can learn more about this in this trailer for patch 9.1:
