Wargaming.net has announced details for the next game update to World of Tanks patch. The French tech tree is expected to be overhauled, Encounter Battle and Assault modes will be added and two new maps will arrive in game when the patch goes live.

The key innovation of the update is the introduction of two new game modes - Encounter Battle and Assault. The Encounter Battle mode invites two sides to fight for one base. The Assault sets the players in the roles of attackers and defenders where the former have superior combat capabilities.

Read more on the World of Tanks site.

Same MatchMaker.

Pass

The matchmaker is far from perfect.. but it's certainly not a reason to not play the game.

Also, Suzie, where exactly is this information about the new update?.. I see nothing about it on the main site..

Saw nothing either

yeah cant see any update on their site yet.. last patch notes are from the start of the month..

Maybe this was posted here a bit early or the site aint been updated yet lol :)

but i like new game modes cant wait to try them out later..

Plus their website in development dont mention anything ..

http://worldoftanks.eu/en/development

Here's the full text from the email I received:

Update 7.4 for World of Tanks Presents New Game Modes, Maps and Combat Vehicles

23^rd May, 2012 — Wargaming.net, the award-winning global videogame publisher and developer, announced today Update 7.4 for their distinguished free-to-play MMO World of Tanks introducing a wide range of new gameplay features.

The key innovation of the update is the introduction of two new game modes - Encounter Battle and Assault. The Encounter Battle mode invites two sides to fight for one base. The Assault sets the players in the roles of attackers and defenders where the former have superior combat capabilities.

"With the current version we are proud to introduce two unique game modes, which could be really exciting and challenging for those who prefer complicated combat assignments", noted Mike Zhivets, producer of World of Tanks project. "The fans of French armored vehicles will also be pleasantly surprised with a rich collection of long range SPGs and tank destroyers, which definitely will make the game more tactically oriented and strategically planned."

The game's French tech tree armory is significantly strengthened with two new armory lines. Seven French long range SPGs including Renault BS, Lorraine 39 L AM, AMX 105 AM, AMX-13 F3 AM, Lorraine 155 (50), Lorraine 155 (51), Bat. Chatillon 155 will please amateurs of thoughtful combat decisions and slow-pace military ground action.

Update 7.4 is also intended to challenge the tankers by introducing eight new French tank destroyers: Renault FT AC, Renault UE 57, Somua Sau 40, S 35 CA, ARL V 39, AMX AC de 100, AMX AC de 120, AMX 50 Foch, capable to induce serious damage and cause problems to the existing vehicles in the game.

Along with the French tech tree expansion, the update presents gamers with serious reinforcements in terms of long anticipated new premium combat vehicles - Soviet made heavy tank IS 6 (tier VIII) and German Jagdtiger, also called JagdTiger mit 8.8cm KwK 43 L/71 (tier VIII).

Two more new maps are awaiting the gamers in the update. The first one called Widepark invites to fight among the half ruined buildings and park location of a badly burned German town. Bums of heavies will have lots of joy by planning deadly ambushes in the dense labyrinth made of the ruins and numerous trees using them as excellent cover opportunities for assault. The second map Airfield takes the players away to the airfield somewhere in the North Africa. The location is decorated with antique ruined antique temples, palm trees and beautiful Mediterranean Sea sights. Rocky hills provide excellent shooting points for those who prefer "high ground" strategy.

Looks like thats the in dev patch not coming out until june according to their site..

Still looks like it will be a great patch cant wait :)

Originally posted by MMOGamer71

Same MatchMaker.

 

Pass

It's working as intended, same as every detail of that game, designed to get you to spend on their "gold". It's just that simple.

Originally posted by saker

Originally posted by MMOGamer71

Same MatchMaker.

 

Pass

It's working as intended, same as every detail of that game, designed to get you to spend on their "gold". It's just that simple.

Exactly right, and once you realise that, all the inconsistnecies and 1/15 games make sense. Damn frustrating it is.