WoT Update 2.1: Join the Common Test!

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.

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.

• 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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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