Public Test of Update 9.8

Changes in Version 0.9.8 Common Test 2 vs. 0.9.8 Common Test 1

- Added support for Platoons (three players only) and Tank Companies for the Domination event.

- Fixed other issues with the Domination event.

- Fixed unevenness in map rotation for battles in the Domination event.

- Fixed some issues with the visual models of the following vehicles: IS-3, Т32, 121, M4A3E2 Sherman Jumbo, Tiger I, Leopard 1, Pershing.

- Fixed some issues with the damage models of the following vehicles: IS-3.

- Allotted a separate transmission in the damage model of the Fury.

- Fixed the bases in Attack/Defense on the Himmelsdorf map.

- Fixed some visual issues on the updated Westfield and Karelia maps.

- Reworked destruction effects for some environmental objects.

- Fixed issues with the visual and damage models of some environmental objects.

- Improved the Garage interfaces of personal missions.

- Fixed the issue with the hang-up of the Battle Results screen when completing personal missions.

- Fixed some issues with the operation of personal missions.

- Added automatic starting of the next personal mission when the current one is completed.

- Added a restriction on creation of Battles for Stronghold during certain time periods.

- Fixed some issues with the new functionality of Personal Reserves.

- Fixed the issue with Tank Company hang-ups when awaiting battle.

- Fixed the issue with the occasional flickering of vehicle track marks.

- Fixed the calculation of penalties and credit compensations for damaging allies.

- Fixed the rare issue with the inability to enter a battle in a Platoon in a vehicle that fought in a previous battle.

- Fixed the display of the red aiming line when aiming over a vehicle in Artillery mode.

- Fixed the colour of Platoon member indicators in battle and on the minimap in a Dynamic Platoon.

- Fixed the issue with the inability to leave a Dynamic Platoon after the player has left the battle.

- Fixed gameplay and interface issues in the Stronghold mode.

- Fixed the “stretched-out” font displayed in the majority of tooltips on the Awards tab.

- Fixed other minor issues with interface.

- Fixed other hang-ups and crashes of the game client.

Main Features of the current Public Test of Version 9.8

• New Game Mode: Domination/Fallout
• New ways to see your upgrade paths: take a look at how much XP and credits are needed to unlock your next modules in the battle results window.
• Implementation of new in-game ribbons
• Personal Missions – improvements to this feature.
• Tier VIII Strongholds Battles
• SD / HD client changes

How the Public Test Works

New to testing? Check out our handy guide to public tests.

Eligibility: Every player who registered their account before 4 May 2015.

Feedback: please post your general feedback about the test version in the appropriate thread on our forum.

Test Client Download

1. Download the test client installer.
2. Make sure you pick a save location that is different to your regular World of Tanks game files. Save and run the installer.(9.2MB)
3. Run the new copy of the game. The launcher will download all the additional data. (9 GB)
4. Log in and start playing. Remember to post your feedback to this forum thread.

Please be aware of the following:

The test server will be restarted regularly, according to the following schedule: 

• 1 periphery: 04:00 UTC (07:00 FET) daily. Average Duration: 25 minutes
• 2 periphery: 05:00 UTC (08:00 FET) daily. Average Duration: 25 minutes
• Center: 09:00 UTC (12:00 FET) daily. Average duration: 2 minutes

The test server may be subject to unscheduled restarts and maintenance.

Patchnotes:

For the full list of changes, please visit the In Development section on our website.

Thank you for taking part in the public test!  Good luck and have fun!