Update log
Full World of Warships update
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Extracted changes
- Server
- Compatibility
- Gameplay
- Events
Submarines have come a long way: they were announced in the summer of 2019; went through three testing phases; lived as the Submarine Battles temporary mode on the main server; and then tested again on a separate server in October 2020.
During this time, we've gathered a lot of feedback and statistics. We used it to make some changes for a new beta test:
Updated diving controls, torpedo settings, and sonar ping mechanics
Added skills and upgrades
Replaced the battery charge with dive capacity
Made many other improvements
We invite you to participate in a new test stage and try not only Tier VI submarines but Tier X as well.
| How to Participate ● Testing Period and Conditions ● Changes Since Autumn of 2020 ● Playing Submarines ● Playing Against Submarines |
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How to Participate
You can install the client right now. Your live server account details will be used to enter the test. All players are welcome to join the test.
Test client installation
https://steamcommunity.com/games/552990/announcements/detail/4174225702959905780
Complete your Steam WoWS account — meaning you need to have a linked email-address and password. You can do it from inside the game or logging into https://wargaming.net/personal using Steam account.
Log into WGC using that email and password, also make sure to select correct server/region (EU/Asia/NA/CIS) from the dropdown menu.
In Wargaming Game Center, navigate to the World of Warships tab.
Open the "Game Settings" menu and select"Install additional game instance."
Select World of Warships TST in the upper-left corner of the screen that appears and start the installation process by selecting the installation folder.
Testing Period and Conditions
Testing starts: Thu. 10 Jun. 15:00 CEST (UTC+2) Testing ends: Tue. 15 Jun. 22:00 CEST (UTC+2)
Prime Times: 13:00 to 20:00 UTC and 01:00 to 04:00 UTC
The server will be available during the Prime Time only. This way, we can get the maximum number of real players together at one time to reduce the number of bots in battles.
Only Random Battles will be available, playing Tier VI and X ships. If necessary, team lineups can be completed with bots. This will reduce the time spent in queues for battles if there aren't enough players on the server to match a real-players-only battle.
When testing starts, all Tier VI researchable ships and a container will be credited to your account that has a certain chance of dropping one random Tier VI submarine. If you don't receive a submarine, earn 4,000 Base XP to obtain two Tier VI submarines. The Tier VI ships will be removed: Sat. 12 Jun. 15:00 CEST (UTC+2)
When the Tier VI ships are removed, all Tier X researchable ships and a container will be credited to your account that has a certain chance of dropping one random Tier X submarine. You're guaranteed to obtain Tier X submarines by completing a combat mission chain:
Earn 4,000 Base XP. Reward: a container that has a certain chance of dropping one random Tier X submarine.
Earn 4,000 Base XP. Reward: two Tier X submarines.
A combat mission is available for each ship type, except submarines: earn 8,000 base XP. Reward: three special signals of each type on the live server. In total, you can receive up to 96 signals.
Only Russian and English languages are available on the test server.
Changes Since Autumn of 2020
In the previous test stages, submarines had a gameplay similar
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