[Update] The Great Race: Start Your Engines!

The Great Race is coming back, kicking off on September 23. You’ll now be able to take control of one of three special tanks and engage in some fast-paced racing action on the coastal industrial map, Newport.

Here’s a handy summary of the rules of the game mode.

• The battle format is 3 vs 3.
• Players can form platoons or join random teams. Solo players will play only against other solo players, and platoons will only play against platoon players.
• The two racing tracks on which your tanks will race are parallel to each other and separated by an impenetrable fence, which in some sections provides areas for shooting at enemies. These sections are highlighted in red.
• To win, you can either beat the opposing team in rushing to the base and capturing it, or destroy all enemy vehicles during the race.
• Tanks of both teams can attempt to capture the base at the same time. The more allied tanks at the base, the faster its capture. The base capture can be reset by damaging enemies.
• After the start of the event, five races will be available. After the fifth race a 40-minute cooldown occurs, so you can catch your breath and re-fuel your vehicles. After the cooldown ends, five new races will be added. This cycle may be repeated indefinitely—there are no restrictions on the number of races per day.
• Special combat missions (daily and weekly) will be available. Complete them to get Festival Tickets and earn unique components for your Dog Tag.

Racing Vehicles

When the event begins, you will find three racing tanks in your Garage:

Just for this mode, we’ve redesigned the auto-aim capabilities of all racing vehicles. Each vehicle will now be more accurate when shooting on the move—be sure to take advantage of this to deal maximum damage to enemies.

All three tanks have virtually no armor, with the exception of the reinforced rear, which is the strongest part. It’s impossible to knock the tracks off these tanks, and there are no ricochets in this mode.

All racing vehicles also have Overdrive as their default active ability, which gives a speed boost. After its activation, a cooldown occurs, after which Overdrive becomes available again.

The Pit Stop

On the racetrack, right in front of the base, there will be a pit stop, where the first three tanks crossing its border will be able to restore their vehicle’s HP. The number of recoverable points depends on your position in the race:

• 1st position: + 250 HP
• 2nd position: + 150 HP
• 3rd position: + 100 HP

Racing Collections

During the event you will have the opportunity to collect three racing collections. Each collection is a puzzle consisting of 20 Fragments. Once you have completed each collection, you will receive a reward —a unique commander with the Brothers in Arms perk, and enough experience to learn two more skills or perks.

The reward for each collection may be purchased for gold, and each received Fragment provides you a 5% discount on the purchase of a reward for the collection.

Progression Systems

There will be several types of progression during the event, depending on whether or not you joined a team. The teams are led by three racing captains and you can join any of them to get your hands on additional rewards for the same achievements. After joining a team, you cannot change it.

There are five stages of Personal and Team progression.

1. Personal stages are available by default.
2. Team stages are available if a player has joined one of the three teams.

During the race, and depending on how efficient you are on the track, you earn Racing Trophies. A player can receive only one Racing Trophy of a specific type per race. Getting any seven Racing Trophies will earn you one Fragment.

Each Racing Trophy you earn brings you a certain number of Racing Points, which are taken into account in your personal racing achievements. Your Racing Points are accumulated in a piggy bank and boost your progress through the mode.

Having reached a certain stage, you will receive rewards. Players who have joined one of the three teams will receive additional rewards in their personal progression system.

Once you get enough Racing Points, you will have access to the daily mission to complete the personal stages. The condition of the daily mission is to score 100 Racing Points, which rewards you with 50 gold. It can be obtained only once a day. With the start of the next gaming day, a new daily mission with the same reward (50 gold) becomes available.

Personal Progression Rewards

Players can receive the following rewards for their effectiveness in the personal progression of the Great Race:

• A unique racing medal
• Special projection decals, emblems, and inscriptions
• An exclusive 2D style called "American Fireball", inspired by the legendary 2014 Chaffee style
• Crew Books and Crew Skins
• Credits and gold

Join the Tournament!

A racing tournament consisting of five stages will be held from September 23 through October 6. Registration for the tournament opens September 18 and runs until September 23.

Tournament Rewards

Referral Program

If you invite another player to the Referral Program during the Great Race, a standard referral connection will be established between you based on the existing rules of Referral Program 2.0. After that, a special mission will be available to Recruits. Upon completion, the Recruit and the Commander will earn the following rewards:

Completing this mission won't speed up your overall progress in the Referral Program.

Soundtrack

In the Great Race, you will be accompanied by an incredible soundtrack, furious and dynamic, like the mode itself. It energizes and pushes you forward, forcing you to overtake enemies on the way to the finish line. Check it out!

Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines! The Great Race is about to begin!