Wargaming, a company known for delivering realistic war experiences based on historical accuracy, is launching a distinct tank action game on the 26th. It's called 'World of Tanks: Hit,' featuring elite agents wielding ultimate abilities. This new free-to-play title allows for up to 10v10 battles and is set in an alternate history following World War II, where imagination takes the reins.

The game focuses on achieving victory through a combination of the agent's special abilities and the power of their tanks, with battlefield choices directly impacting the outcome. While it offers a more casual gameplay experience compared to the historically grounded realism of the original World of Tanks, players can still enjoy the tactical depth of customizing tanks with various parts and finding optimal engagement ranges.

World of Tanks: Hit is set in an alternate history that reinterprets the post-World War II era. Following the war, humanity entered an age of scientific advancement, free from the nuclear arms race. However, beneath the surface, an arms race, ideological conflicts, and constant disputes persisted. In response, various military corporations and factions have hired seasoned tank agents to protect this seemingly utopian world.

This setting is seamlessly integrated into the gameplay. Each agent possesses a powerful 'ultimate ability,' and tanks feature near-future enhancements. The maps, while based on real-world locations, have been re-imagined within the alternate history setting, offering diverse tactical opportunities in areas with large dams or aircraft carriers. Consequently, players can expect a distinctly different atmosphere compared to the original World of Tanks.

In World of Tanks: Hit, players take on the role of elite agents with formidable abilities. Agents are categorized into Defenders, Strikers, and Snipers, each with a unique playstyle, abilities, and a dedicated tank. All agents can earn experience points to level up and acquire skill points for unlocking abilities. These skills enhance ultimate abilities, traits, ability bonuses, and overall performance. Furthermore, points for activating abilities are earned through actions like destroying enemies, capturing objectives, and successful defenses. However, if a tank is destroyed, the activation points decrease, demanding an aggressive yet survivable playstyle.

Defenders charge headfirst into battle, boasting high survivability and firepower. Chopper, for instance, supports allied advances with the ultimate ability 'Mobile Barrage,' which calls in an artillery strike using HE shells, and the 'Ironclad' ability, which reduces damage and provides extra armour while capturing objectives. Ember, on the other hand, is equipped with the ultimate ability 'Grand Slam,' unleashing a massive bombardment and a repelling shockwave, and the 'Hardy Passage' trait, allowing safe traversal through hazardous environments like minefields or napalm zones.

Strikers excel at hit-and-run tactics, leveraging their rapid mobility. Kent's ultimate ability 'Strike Contract' fires a missile with increased damage the longer it's aimed, and his 'Accelerated Tempo' trait reduces the base reload time but speeds it up with successful enemy hits. Raketa, with its high rate of fire, can activate the ultimate ability 'Berserk,' which keeps its durability at 1 for a set duration, and the 'Scrap Hunter' trait, which grants temporary durability upon destroying enemy tanks.

Reaper unleashes napalm bombardments with the ultimate ability 'Napalm Dawn' and possesses the 'Tenacious Spirit' trait, preventing destruction from a single hit if durability is above a certain threshold. Twister deploys EMP bombs via drones with the ultimate ability 'Blackout' and benefits from the 'Reckless Challenge' trait, which increases reload speed during acceleration, charges boost energy while drifting, and reduces fall damage.

Snipers eliminate enemies from afar, utilizing high ground or concealed positions. Hound's ultimate ability 'Hunt Time' fires TV missiles to destroy low-health enemies and track nearby targets, while its 'Hunter's Eye' trait reveals enemy weak spots when aimed. Fuzzer calls in aircraft for a laser strike with the ultimate ability 'Strike Laser' and is equipped with the 'NBC Protection System' trait, which removes all status effects applied to the tank.

The developers recommend Chopper (Defender), Kent (Striker), and Hound (Sniper) for beginners. Chopper offers high durability and survivability, while Kent is specialized for frontal assaults. Hound requires patience and precision. Players can test all tanks in the firing range and engage in AI battles to gain experience before selecting a tank that suits their playstyle.

The strategy and tactics in World of Tanks: Hit extend beyond the agents to the tanks themselves, which can be customized with parts and equipment. Parts allow players to fine-tune tank performance across categories such as firepower, durability, abilities, utility, reconnaissance, and mobility. Not all categories are available for every tank, and the number of usable slots varies. Each part comes with distinct advantages and disadvantages, such as gaining extra firepower at the cost of reduced defence, or increasing ability efficiency while sacrificing mobility. Therefore, it's crucial to design builds that align with your desired playstyle.

Equipment, on the other hand, are consumable items used in combat, activated either directly or by meeting specific conditions. If parts define the build's direction, equipment functions more like tools for battlefield engagement. All tanks have two equipment slots: one for healing equipment and another for role-specific items. Conditional equipment activates automatically under certain circumstances, while manual equipment requires player activation. Both types have cooldowns, necessitating strategic use based on the combat situation.

Similar to agents, tanks also gain experience to level up and unlock more parts, up to a maximum of level 25. Higher performance in battles yields more experience. The in-game currency includes four main types. 'Credits,' awarded from battles and the Battle Pass, are used to purchase tanks and customization items. 'Tech,' earned based on combat performance, is used to buy tank parts. 'Intel,' accumulated through battles and missions, is used to progress through the seasonal Battle Pass. Finally, 'Hit Coins,' purchasable with real money, can be converted into Credits.

Alongside tank construction, tactical elements for battlefield utilization are also present. Firstly, aiming at an enemy provides a targeting reticle that indicates shell penetration: green signifies possible penetration, yellow indicates partial penetration or reduced damage, and red means no penetration. This encourages targeting weak points and specific areas. It's also worth noting that accuracy increases as the targeting reticle shrinks.

Finding the optimal firing range is also effective. Firing at the best range maximizes attack power and penetration; deviating from it reduces both stats. At three times the optimal range, damage is halved, and at maximum range, it drops to 30% of the base value. Generally, tanks are designed to inflict greater damage at closer distances.

Status effects must also be considered. These accumulate through damage, abilities, and terrain, triggering when a threshold is reached. There are four core status effects: 'Fire,' which lasts for 8 seconds and consumes maximum durability; 'Radiation,' which blocks all durability recovery; 'Jamming,' which prevents the activation of tank abilities; and 'Slowdown,' which restricts acceleration and reduces speed. Corresponding resistance effects can be used to mitigate the accumulation of these statuses. Beyond these core effects, various others can influence tank performance based on parts, abilities, and interactions.

Don't forget to observe enemy movements. World of Tanks: Hit features a 'Visibility System' that rewards players for spotting enemies and allied intel. Points are awarded for spotting enemies or manually identifying key targets, and this information can also be shared with allies. Conversely, for stealth-focused roles like long-range sniping, maintaining an undetected status through cover, distance, and concealment stats is paramount.

At launch, World of Tanks: Hit offers four game modes. First, 'Domination' (5v5) requires players to capture objectives that continuously change location on the map and defend against enemy attacks. Eliminating enemies is as important as defending the objectives. In contrast, 'Conquest' (5v5) focuses on capturing a single objective. Overtime continues until one team fully captures the zone once the capture rate reaches 99%, demanding organized team play.

AI battles are also available, allowing players to experience the four modes beforehand.

Finally, there's 'Conquest' (10v10), which offers a large map with multiple bases. Capturing bases increases the team's score. Using elements like airstrikes or extermination can turn the tide of battle. Similar to Domination and Conquest, the first team to reach 2,000 points wins. Additionally, AI battles are supported for all four modes, allowing players to experience them beforehand.