WoT Update 1.25.1 Common Test 1: Familiar Modes and Overwhelming Fire

The first Common Test of Update 1.25.1 is here, Commanders!

It brings the updated Overwhelming Fire event, featuring unusual vehicles with automatic cannons. You can also try out a standalone launch of Onslaught with simplified rules—Onslaught Light—and experience two other modes, Steel Hunter and Frontline. Enjoy!

Onslaught Light: Less Challenging, More Relaxed Battles

With the release of Update 1.25.1, you can experience Onslaught Light, a special variation of our competitive mode with less challenging rules. This standalone launch is designed for fun and relaxed gameplay and is not connected to coming Onslaught Seasons.

Key features:

• Tier VIII Battles: All battles will feature Tier VIII vehicles, with no restrictions on vehicle choice—all researchable and Premium vehicles are allowed, apart from a few exceptions.

• No Ranked System: You neither gain nor lose Rating Points in battles—play for fun without worrying about your rank! The mode will use a random matchmaker according to Onslaught rules.
• Special Progression System: Earn points and get rewards for your progress, such as unique 2D customizations, bonds, Personal Reserves, and other useful goodies.
• Availability: Onslaught Light will be available from the update’s release.

All other combat rules for Onslaught Light battles remain the same as in regular launches, but have been reconfigured specifically for Tier VIII vehicles.

Join the Common Test to enjoy this easy and enjoyable variation of Onslaught!

Steel Hunter: Test the New Tournament Qualifying System!

The upcoming launch of Steel Hunter will include several quality-of-life improvements. But the major new feature is a qualifying system for players to participate in a planned future tournament. Here’s how this feature works:

• Join the Common Test: To register for qualifying, click on the special widget in the Steel Hunter Garage.
• Battle: After your first Steel Hunter battle, all subsequent battles will count toward your qualification.
• Scoring: The system will evaluate your performance over each set of 10 battles. Improved results will boost your score.
• Rewards: The top 20 players in the qualification will receive up to 1,000 , up to  three days of WoT Premium Account, and 2,000 Steel Seals each, which can be used during the upcoming event launch. These rewards will be credited to your main account within two weeks after the Common Test completion.

Additional improvements coming to Steel Hunter:

• Marauder loot grants more abilities toward the end of the battle.
• Loot within your vision cone is displayed on the minimap.
• Updated ability tooltips with more detailed and useful information.
• Visual indicators of vehicle strengths and weaknesses in the Steel Hunter Garage.
• Transparent loot when viewed through the sniper scope, ensuring a clear view of enemies and objects behind it for easier targeting.

Finally, we’re introducing a new Progression reward: a 2D progressive style with five stages! Improve this style by completing dedicated battle missions in Steel Hunter.

Experience the new qualifying system and see who comes out on top!

Overwhelming Fire: The Fun Mode Returns with New Features!

The Overwhelming Fire event returns with balance tweaks, new visual effects, and eight familiar vehicles with fast-firing guns. During Common Test 1, you can try out three of these unusual tanks, each with unique automatic cannon sub-mechanics:

The remaining five vehicles with automatic cannons will be available when the event goes live.

Additionally, the updated Overwhelming Fire event features:

• A new Progression system with new missions and stage rewards (remember that all rewards are for testing purposes and are subject to change when the event goes live).
• A new post-battle screen with your combat statistics and all in-game resources earned.

Join the Common Test and share your thoughts on the updated event!

Frontline: Get Ready for Episode 2!

Continue your Frontline 2024 journey with Episode 2, kicking off in late August! Prepare for epic 30v30 battles with the dynamic battle scenario system on huge maps—Normandy, Kraftwerk, and Fata Morgana. As always, earn attractive rewards, including Experimental Equipment, a selection of directives, bonds, and more!

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 way, we can understand how the community feels about the next update and catch issues ahead of time.