World of Tanks update 8.6

New artillery units, and a new map in latest update.
Text: Mike Holmes
Published 2013-05-21

Wargaming has released details regarding update 8.6 for their MMO shooter, World of Tanks. The update tweaks the in-game economy, and adds new SPGs into the middle of its respective tier, promoting current tier 8 SPGs to tier X.

A new map, Korea, is being thrown into the mix, along with a selection of new tanks, including the British medium tank, the A33. American tech trees are refreshed by the inclusion of the M44 and M53/55 artillery units, and Soviet's get the SU-122A and SU-14-1. The German front line will be reinforced with 10.5 GW Mk.IV(e), Pz.Sfl.IVb, and G.W.Tiger (P), and the French are to get AMX Obusier automoteur de 105 and Bat.Chatillon155 (55) artilleries.

"Update 8.6 is a major step in game balance enhancement and is really going to make SPGs players happy," said producer Mike Zhivets. "Artillery gameplay is going to feel a lot more balanced with a normal ten tier structure, making advancing through that class of armor more comfortable for players."

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