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Explore Random Events in Update 1.23 Common Test!

Commanders!

Random events mark a significant milestone in the evolution of World of Tanks battlefields. Initially introduced in Recon Mission 2023 for four locations, this innovative feature received overwhelmingly positive feedback from you, which motivated us to improve and refine it.

Now, you can explore these maps and their dynamic combat scenarios in their latest, even more spectacular form. They feature enhanced visuals and extended gameplay opportunities, so join the Common Test and give us your feedback before they go to the live servers!

Random Events: A Dynamic Battlefield Transformation

To ensure comprehensive testing and technical stability, the roster of Random Battle maps available during the Common Test will be limited to four locations featuring random events: Himmelsdorf, Ruinberg, Prokhorovka, and Safe Haven.

Each random event on every map will occur with its own specific probabilities.

Availability: Tier V-X vehicles only.

Random events are dynamic activities during which various events take place on the battlefield. They occur at a specific time and in a specific area on the following four maps: Himmelsdorf, Ruinberg, Prokhorovka, and Safe Haven.

Each event shakes up the environment and battle scenarios, offering fresh tactical opportunities and promising you an adrenaline-fueled gameplay experience!

Quick Tips for Navigating Random Events:

  • Himmelsdorf: Brace yourself for a zeppelin crash in the heart of the town. Witness a train departing from the railway station at the edge of the map, after which it comes under an airstrike.
  • Prokhorovka: Experience the excitement of two planes crashing in the Prokhorovka alley.
  • Ruinberg: Be part of the chaos as bombers raid the central square and surrounding areas.
  • Safe Haven: Stay away from the entrance to the bunker as its roof is demolished by a falling plane.

Red smoke will mark the location of the event zone, along with a notification that appears when you approach or cross its border. The event zone will also be highlighted on the minimap.

Remember that if your vehicle is within the event zone, caution is advised as it may be destroyed. However, by selecting a strategic position, you can not only mitigate the risks, but also gain an unexpected tactical advantage over your opponents.

Fresh Twists to Familiar Gameplay

Random events add variability to familiar combat situations. Get ready for unexpected gameplay twists that:

  • Introduce diverse options for the development of battle
  • Unlock new tactical opportunities that have the potential to turn the tide of any battle
  • Provide you with fresh combat scenarios, coupled with the chance to improvise in non-standard situations

By default, random events on all four maps will be enabled. However, if you prefer a more familiar gameplay experience, you can disable this feature in the game settings using the checkbox "Maps under Development".

Technical Stability

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Random events may affect your device’s performance as they include high-performance visual effects. Players with low-spec CPUs and graphics cards may experience some stability and performance issues (including FPS drops) when random events occur.

On low-spec devices, random events may be displayed with reduced visual quality, and their individual visual effects may not be fully shown despite complete gameplay.

Some settings and various characteristics (e.g., random event timings, areas, etc.) that are relevant for the Common Test may change once this feature has been finalized.

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Join the Common Test and explore random events with stunning visuals you’ve never seen in World of Tanks!

  • How to Participate in the Common Test
  • New to Testing?
How to Participate in the Common Test

Eligibility

Every World of Tanks player can participate in the Common Test of an upcoming update!

You need the Wargaming.net Game Center (WGC), the latest Common Test game client, and an active World of Tanks account.

Common Test accounts have significantly increased resources for trying out changes and features without restrictions.

Your account progress on the Common Test server is aligned with the live server and cloned ahead of the start of the test. At 2023-10-24 at 21:59:00 (UTC), your live server account was copied to the Common Test server and does not reflect any account changes after the cutoff date.

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 drop-down 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.

New to Testing?

Check out our handy public test guide with all the details about Common Tests, Sandbox Tests, and Supertests.

TEST GUIDE

Patch notes

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Main Changes

Random Events

Random Event mechanics have been released after tests in the Recon Mission 2023 mode.

  • Random Events are available on the following maps: Prokhorovka, Himmelsdorf, Safe Haven, and Ruinberg.
  • The visual component of Random Events has been significantly improved.
  • Signals and notifications have been improved.
    • The area of an upcoming Random Event will now be marked with red smoke that will appear 20 seconds before the event starts.
    • The area of a Random Event will be marked on the minimap.
    • When entering a Random Event area that is dangerous for vehicles, a special marker will be displayed on the screen.
  • Random Events occur with a certain probability.
  • Balance changes have been made to the locations of cover that appears after Random Events.
  • An option to disable Random Events has been added to the game settings: "Maps in Development". By default, Random Events are enabled for all players.
  • A new loading screen depicting a Random Event on the Himmelsdorf map has been added.

Changes to Technical Characteristics of Vehicles

U.S.S.R.

The following vehicle has been added for testing by Supertest players: IT-3

The following vehicle has been added for testing by Supertest players: ISU-122-2

Germany

The following vehicle has been added for testing by Supertest players: T 54D

The following vehicle has been added for testing by Supertest players: Pz.Kpfw. IV Ausf. F2

The following vehicle has been added for testing by Supertest players: Tiger II (T)

U.S.A.

The following vehicle has been added for testing by Supertest players: M24 Chaffee No. 594

The following vehicle has been added for testing by Supertest players: ARMT

U.K.

The following vehicle has been added for testing by Supertest players: A7E3

China

The following vehicles have been added for testing by Supertest players: BZ-72-1

The following vehicle has been added for testing by Supertest players: Vickers 6 ton

Czechoslovakia

The following vehicle has been added for testing by Supertest players: Panzerwagen 39

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