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Update 2.1: Join the Common Test!

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Common Test 1: List of Changes

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Main Changes

Advent Calendar

Resources for the Advent Calendar have been added for testing. It will be available in the first Common Test from November 7.

Interface Improvements

My Vehicles Screen

  • Added toggles above the vehicle list to display crew members with their trained perks on the left side of the screen.
  • Option to hide the vehicle characteristics panel on the right side of the screen.
  • Ability to enable or disable both panels simultaneously.

Battle Results Screen

  • All tabs on the post-battle statistics screen now feature a button for entering a new battle or confirming/canceling readiness when in a Platoon.
  • The selected mode and vehicle for the next battle are now displayed below the button.

Vehicle Menu

  • Added hotkeys for quick navigation to key screens such as About Vehicle, Crew, and Customization, as well as actions related to them.

Vehicle Filter

  • The filter button in the Garage and My Vehicles screen now shows the number of selected vehicles versus the total number on the account when using a user-created or imported Playlist.

Random Events

This update introduces new Random Events that expand tactical opportunities on three maps:

  • Mountain Pass: A German fighter jet crashes into the bridge support in D6, opening a new route from the gorge to the upper heights.
  • Highway: A Japanese airstrike derails a freight train across K9–0, adding new cover and blocking long-range firing lines.
  • Ghost Town: Two MiG-21s strike the E6–F7 area, reshaping the center with new routes and elevated platforms for heavy-vehicle combat.

Sound Physics Simulation

A new sound physics system based on map geometry has been added for Random Battles, changing how vehicles sound depending on their position relative to objects.

  • Transmission: Simulates how nearby gunfire is blocked by obstacles such as walls or mountains.
  • Diffraction: Simulates how engine and track sounds bend around corners and large objects.
  • Reflections: Simulates early sound reflections from nearby surfaces.

New sound presets have been added and automatically adjust to graphical settings for optimal quality and performance.

This feature helps players better locate enemies and allies by sound cues and is available on the following maps:

  • Lakeville
  • Himmelsdorf
  • Ruinberg
  • Berlin
  • Paris
  • Safe Haven
  • Fjords
  • Ensk
  • Pilsen
  • Siegfried Line
  • Widepark
  • Live Oaks
  • Malinovka
  • Oyster Bay
  • Airfield
  • Fisherman's Bay
  • Karelia
  • Murovanka
  • Cliff
  • Redshire

Vehicles

U.S.S.R.

  • T-115 — Tier V medium tank

Germany

  • Rheinmetall Begleitwagen — Tier III medium tank

France

  • Renault R35/FCM 36 — Tier II light tank

U.K.

  • Taurus CAT — Tier VIII support tank destroyer
  • Cromwell Applique — Tier V medium tank

Japan

  • Saryuda — Tier IX versatile tank destroyer

Czechoslovakia

  • Škoda T 15A — Tier IV light tank
  • Jezevec — Tier VIII support medium tank

Sweden

  • Strv m/31 — Tier III light tank
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Common Test 2: List of Changes

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Fixed Issues and Improvements

  • Fixed the issue of values not changing continuously when holding down the LMB on the stepper on the Quick Training screen.
  • Fixed the issue of the crew widget not activating auto-selection after sending all crew members to the Barracks.
  • Fixed the issue of the crew interaction buttons not being displayed in special Garages.
  • Fixed the issue of players being sent to the Random Battle Garage after clicking "To Profile" on the Specialization change screen.
  • Fixed the issue of crew member auto-selection not working when using the "Train for Vehicle" and "Replace Crew Member" options in the context menu.
  • Fixed the issue of the reward icon remaining on the Frontline widget after the player gained a new Frontline Tier and claimed the reward immediately after the battle.
  • Fixed the issue of the central button in the vehicle menu being displayed as disabled when the selected vehicle was in battle.
  • Fixed the issue of the crew menu button in the Quick Training menu being displayed as active when all selected crew perks were fully trained.
  • Fixed the issue of reward bonds not being displayed on the Overview tab of the battle results screen after completing a mission.
  • Fixed the issue of the vehicle context menu not closing when other screens were opened using the crew menu hotkeys.
  • Fixed the issue of WoT Premium Account days being displayed incorrectly in the Garage and Account Profile.
  • Fixed the issue of destroyed amphitheater elements hovering in the air on the Abbey map.
  • Fixed the issue of Personal Reserve icons being displayed incorrectly in the game resource widget at certain screen resolutions.
  • Fixed the issue of 3D attachments appearing blurred during vehicle movement when the Motion Blur Effect option was enabled in the Graphics settings.
  • Fixed some interface issues.
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NEW RANDOM EVENTS | INTERFACE IMPROVEMENTS | SOUND PHYSICS SIMULATION | ADVENT CALENDAR

Known Issues

During the Common Test, some players will see an error window when attempting to open the in-game Store.

 

Commanders,

The Update 2.1 Common Test has begun! Jump in now to experience spectacular new random events on three additional maps, enjoy interface improvements that make your interaction with World of Tanks even smoother, and test an enhanced sound system that lets you hear and navigate the battlefield better.

All features in the Common Test are currently in active development. Any values, rewards, technical characteristics, and other feature settings relevant to the Common Test are not final and may not correspond to those in the release version.

New Random Events

With Update 2.1, World of Tanks expands its roster of dynamic random events to three more maps: Mountain Pass, Highway, and Ghost Town. Here's what to expect:

  • Mountain Pass: The bridge is bombarded and collapses, creating new elevation routes on both sides of the gorge.

Mountain Pass

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  • Highway: A train outside the town is struck by an air raid and derails, crashing into the city area. New cover appears while some firing lines are blocked, encouraging more tactical maneuvers.

Highway

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  • Ghost Town: The central district comes under bombardment. Several buildings are destroyed, revealing fresh opportunities and firing positions.

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A Brief Recap of Random Events

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  • Random events occur at specific times, significantly affecting extensive areas of the maps. This impact creates fresh pathways for vehicles, potentially obstructing existing ones, while also establishing new cover and firing positions.
  • The random event zone will be marked by red smoke. As you approach its border, a warning notification will appear. Upon entering the zone, the countdown to the event launch begins. Use this time to take up the most strategic position within or outside the zone. Be cautious of collisions with large objects generated during the event, as they may destroy your vehicle.
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Interface Improvements

We've taken your feedback on board and refined several parts of the Garage interface to make your experience smoother and more convenient. Take a look.

Crew Display Is Back

When viewing your vehicles, you can now easily switch between the Crew and Vehicle Parameters tabs. The crew view once again clearly shows all learned perks and progress—no need to hover over every crew member.

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Battle! Button on the Post-Battle Screen

You asked for it—and we did it! The Battle! button is now available directly on the post-battle results screen. If you're eager to jump straight into your next match, just click and roll out—no need to return to the Garage first.

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Quick Access Hotkeys

New hotkeys let you instantly open key menus like Crew, Customization, and Vehicle Comparison. Get where you need to go faster, without unnecessary clicks.

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Sound Physics Simulation

Another feature debuting in this Common Test is sound physics simulation based on the map's geometry for Random Battles. This technology enhances how sounds interact with the environment. You'll now hear your vehicle and nearby tanks differently depending on their and your positions relative to the objects on the map.

Sound propagation on maps with audio geometry is now influenced by several types of simulation:

  • Transmission: simulates how nearby gunfire is blocked by obstacles such as walls, ceilings, or mountains.
  • Diffraction: simulates how engine and track sounds bend around corners of buildings and large objects.
  • Reflections: simulate early reflections of your tank's sounds bouncing off nearby surfaces.

These changes make the battlefield soundscape more immersive and informative, helping you more accurately locate opponents and allies through audio signals.

Additionally, new sound presets are now available in the game settings, automatically adjusted to your graphical configuration to ensure optimal performance and quality.

This feature may slightly increase system load, but the improvement in clarity and spatial accuracy is well worth it!

The sound physics simulation feature is available on the following Random Battle maps:

  • Lakeville
  • Himmelsdorf
  • Ruinberg
  • Berlin
  • Paris
  • Safe Haven
  • Fjords
  • Ensk
  • Pilsen
  • Siegfried Line
  • Widepark
  • Live Oaks
  • Malinovka
  • Oyster Bay
  • Airfield
  • Fisherman's Bay
  • Karelia
  • Murovanka
  • Cliff
  • Redshire

Advent Calendar

The Advent Calendar in Common Test 1 will be available on November 7, 2025. Check back then to start testing!

All Advent Calendar rewards are for testing purposes and will be replaced with different items upon the feature's release.

The Advent Calendar is available for preliminary testing. To access it, click on the interactive 3D object (display case) in your Garage.

The mechanics of this feature are simple: Open doors each day to receive your free in-game items. If you miss a day, no worries—you can still claim the previous day's reward when you next log in, along with the current day's gift.

How to Join the World of Tanks Common Test

The Common Test offers a sneak peek at the upcoming game version before its official release. We're eager to hear your initial thoughts on the upcoming features, new game modes, vehicles, game changes, and more. This will help us understand how the community feels about the next update and catch issues ahead of time.

  • Quick Start Guide
  • Share Your Feedback
  • New to Testing?
  1. Requirements: Ensure you have the Wargaming.net Game Center (WGC), the latest Common Test client, and an active World of Tanks account. Your live account progress was cloned to the Common Test server on 2025-10-27 at 22:00:00 (UTC) and won't include changes made after this date.
  2. Install the Test Client:

    • Run the installer and select a different folder from your main game files.
    • Choose the test client in the WGC dropdown menu.
  3. Dive In: Test new features with increased resources. Your feedback is invaluable!

For more details, visit the Wargaming.net Game Center guide.

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Your voice matters! Share your thoughts and insights on the latest Common Test iteration and the introduced features in our dedicated Discord channel.

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Your feedback directly influences the development process and helps us shape and refine the game for the entire community. Join the conversation now and be part of the future of World of Tanks!

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

TESTING GUIDE

Join the Common Test to try out the improvements and additions, and let us know what you think, Commanders!

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