Wargaming has announced that Update 9.0: New Frontiers for World of Tanks will release in North America today (17th April).
This addition kicks off Wargaming’s plans for a massive visual overhaul for World of Tanks throughout 2014, featuring enhanced graphics for all battle arenas, tanks and in-game objects, high definition models for ten armored vehicles, and an all new Historical Battles game mode.
In New Frontiers, the American M4 Sherman, Soviet T-54, and German Tiger I are among the first ten iconic tanks to be revamped with high definition models and textures. New physics functions including blow-off turrets upon explosion of the ammo rack, and realistic suspension behavior in the HD models, create a more realistic environment allowing players to delve deeper into tank battles.
Wargaming America will host a one hour livestream featuring World of Tanks Producer Joshua Morris and World of Tanks PR Coordinator Jamie King to share details on 9.0 including:
- Historical Battles game mode
- Upgraded High-Poly models
- Reworked battle arenas
- Physics
Our hosts will be engaging fans with a live Q&A during the stream and giving away Gold for PC accounts. To join the conversation, create a Twitch.TV account here.
Where: The one hour livestream will air on Twitch. TV at twitch.tv/Wargaming
When: Thursday April 17, from 2-3 p.m. PST
Who: Wargaming America Staff – Producer Joshua Morris and PR Coordinator Jamie King
The new Historical Battles game mode pits enemies against each other in some of World War II’s most legendary tank encounters. Tankers will command historically-outfitted vehicles and relive three of history’s iconic battles: Operation Spring Awakening, the Battle of Kursk, and the Ardennes Breakthrough.
