Since yesterday, the much-anticipated Update 9.0 is live on the servers of World of Tanks. The highlights are undoubtedly the visual improvements in all areas of the game as well as the historical battles that make it possible to not only delve into the past but also change it to one’s advantage.
Let’s write history
Operation Citadel, Ardennes Offensive, and Operation Spring Awakening. These are the first three time-travel scenarios that are now available in the historical game mode. The historians among us will surely perk up at these terms. For everyone else: These are battlefields from World War II that are being recreated as closely as possible.
To maintain immersion, only tank cockpits that were actually part of the battles over 70 years ago are available. Thus, everyone can now improve their general knowledge a bit while gaming. Very nice.
Mirror, mirror on the wall…
As already hinted, the tactical online shooter World of Tanks has undergone a makeover. From polished and detailed HD tank models to a new shader technology that creates more realistic surfaces, to more varied explosion effects and an expanded damage model, a lot has been done for the eyes. Well, you know, you eat with your eyes too.
What else does Update 9.0 “New Frontiers” bring? For example, there are significant balance changes on several maps and chassis that adapt to the terrain. Of course, that’s not all. If you want to take a closer look at all the changes, the video is recommended:
