Is the wot test server open? Test the new engine. How to get to the WOT test server

World of Tanks test server

While playing World of Tanks, we have all repeatedly asked ourselves questions about which branch of tanks to download next, which premium tank to buy, what awaits us at the tenth level of this or that development tree, and so on. Even more similar questions arise for beginners who have just come to tanks. And of course, we have all repeatedly heard about the test server, which will somehow help us make a choice and answer all questions about leveling up and choosing equipment. So what is the World of Tanks test server, what are its advantages and how to get on it?

General information about the test server

So, first of all, it’s worth understanding that the test server always opens a few weeks before the release of a game update. This gives developers a great way to check a new version of the game for all sorts of flaws, malfunctions, bugs and much more. After all, users playing on the World of Tanks test server may encounter similar performance problems, if any, and write about it on the forum. This way, you can avoid a lot of trouble when the update is launched on the main World of Tanks servers. In addition, players have the opportunity to familiarize themselves with a number of upcoming innovations with their own eyes and try out new elements of the tested version.

However, players have found another use for the test - this is the opportunity to drive various vehicles, try out premium tanks and decide on a further plan for upgrading or purchasing a specific vehicle.

Why is this possible? Everything is very simple, on the test server each player is awarded:
20 thousand game gold;
100 million free experience;
100 million credits.

Thanks to such generous “gifts”, you can upgrade any tank you are interested in in a few minutes and go into battle with it, in order to learn about its advantages and decide whether it is worth going to it on your main account.

Regarding gold, it is enough for a maximum of two premium tanks of the 8th level, but more often for one, so many create several accounts on the test server in order to try out several vehicles and choose the only one, which they will then buy on a “basis” and will accumulate on it gives you in-game currency and experience.

But remember, everything you purchase on the test server will never transfer to your main account, because this is just a way to try out an upcoming update, decide on future goals, get an idea of ​​​​a certain type of equipment, or dispel your misconceptions.

How to download and install the client for the game on the World of Tanks test server

First of all, you need to wait until Wargaming starts working on the update. To do this, you only need to go to the official World of Tanks website a few times a day and view the news feed. As soon as the test client opens, the developers will definitely notify players about this event on the main page of the site, and you will be able to download the client to play in the general test of World of Tanks. Such news looks like the one shown in the screenshot below.

Tankers!

Starting October 22, the test client 10.0 is available, which is intended only for playing on the test server.

Main changes:

  • Numerous improvements have been made to the World of Tanks game engine.
  • Added game mode for high-level tanks “Fight to the last” with new maps “Berlin” and “Paris”.
  • For beginners, bots (computer-controlled machines) have been added as opponents in the first battles.
  • The principle of displaying “exposed” enemy tanks has been changed: previously, tanks were displayed in a square of 1000 ? 1000 m, in the center of which the player’s tank was, is now a square 1000 ? 1000 m is replaced by a circle with a radius of 564 m.
  • The interface for purchasing and installing camouflage, inscriptions and emblems has been changed.
  • Bonuses have been added to member parameters for inscriptions and emblems.
  • chance of Meadows D.A.V engine fire O.C. reduced from 40 to 20%.
  • The angles of inclination of the upper frontal part of the tank destroyer FV4005 and FV4004 (based on the Centurion tank) have been reduced to 57°.

Maus: the armor of some parts of the gun mantlet has been strengthened.

Lowe: the armor of the gun mantlet has been strengthened.

T23E3: armor penetration of standard and premium shells has been increased from 128 and 177 mm to 149 and 190 mm, respectively.

8.8 cm Pak 43 Jagdtiger: maximum forward speed increased from 28 to 38 km/h.

Updated (11-07-2019, 22:59): third test 1.6


The test server in the game World of Tanks 1.6 is a regular server where new maps, features, tanks and other innovations of the game are tested. It is impossible to get to the WOT test server when the player wants it - it opens only at a certain time, when the game developers need it.

The test is open!

What is a test server and why is it needed?

Test server is a repository where a copy is stored and reproduced, but with some changes. Of course, before making any changes to the game, they must first be tested.
The first to see the changes are the staff of WOT developers, then they give access to super-testers. If there are any shortcomings, they are corrected and the version of the new client is tested under load. The test version of the client is uploaded to the backup server and made available to everyone. Once again, the development staff is looking for errors and shortcomings. Afterwards, they fix and “roll out” a new version of the client.

How to get to the WOT test server

To get to the test server you need to download a special installer 1.6 or install Wargaming Game Center. After that, launch it. He will offer to download a test client - download it and install it. Next, a folder will be created World_of_Tanks_CT(in the directory where the player specified during installation).

Everything is ready to launch! Click on the test client shortcut and you will be taken to the authorization page and login to the game. Log in with your nickname and password and select one of two test servers.

Features test. Servers

  • Each player is awarded 20,000 gold, 100,000,000 free experience, and 100,000,000 silver at a time.
  • Everything you earn and buy on the test server will never transfer to the main one.

What's new in 1.6?

  • High-level British light tanks;
  • Changing the conditions of personal combat missions;
  • Change in appearance;
  • Disables damage to allies.

New light tanks of Britain







Video review of general test 1.6

Update 9.20 is entering general testing. You will find battles in the “30 vs 30” format, Chinese tank destroyers and vehicle rebalancing - about it, and soon you will find other materials about the changes in version 9.20.

In the meantime, here’s all the latest and most interesting things regarding ranked battles. Read and don’t forget to share your opinions in a special topic on the forum. This will help us configure the update in more detail.

Ranked battles

The first beta season of ranked battles recently ended. We have analyzed all your feedback and want to make changes that should improve the gameplay in the second beta season. These are the ones we will test as part of the general test of update 9.20.

Changes to basic mechanics

One of the most discussed topics on the forum concerned the simplicity of the mode. The basic mechanics of matching players of equal skill worked, but reaching rank five was not a real challenge for experienced tankers.

We tried to fix this by changing the mechanics of obtaining chevrons and ranks. The number of ranks will remain the same, but the number of chevrons required to achieve ranks will change. The distance between ranks will be as follows: 1-3-5-7-9 chevrons. To achieve the first rank you will need only one chevron, and as many as nine will be needed to move from the fourth to the fifth rank.

In addition, the mechanics of vehicle ranks will change. In the second beta season, any rank will cost 5 chevrons.

The mechanics of obtaining chevrons will also change. The 10 best players in terms of experience earn a chevron on the winning team. The remaining 5 winning players, as well as the top 5 players of the losing team, do not earn a chevron. Finally, the remaining 10 players of the losing team lose their chevron.

In this way, we want to push players to interact: despite personal results in ranked battles, victory remains a team achievement. That is why we have expanded the list of players who do not lose their chevron if the team loses. This means that even if the battle goes poorly and the enemy is pushing in all directions, you should not give up. You must continue to help your allies - your efforts will be rewarded.

Balancer improvements

We found several critical issues related to balance. And here's how we're going to solve them:

  • Let's improve the balance between teams in terms of the number of medium and heavy tanks.
  • Let's limit the number of self-propelled guns per team to two units.
  • We will add more maps and significantly improve their rotation. Thanks to this, the chances of ending up on the same card all the time will decrease.

Reward

We will also review the mechanics of receiving rewards. From now on, you will no longer have to wait until the end of the season to receive the bulk of the bonds you earn. The value of the rewards will also increase.

Testing stages

Testing of the second beta season of ranked battles will take place during the general test of update 9.20. Join us - the next stage will last until August 9.

Your feedback on changes to the game is very important to us. Leave comments on the forum and share your opinions about ranked battles.

How to get to the general test

Improvements to ranked battles

Improvements in the client

  • Added the ability to receive weapon marks and class badges not only in random battles, but also in the “Ranked Battle” mode.
  • The influence of Pre-Combat Instructions on the performance characteristics of vehicles is now displayed in information windows and simplified performance characteristics.
  • In the vehicle comparison interface, the ability to set Pre-Combat Instructions has been added to take into account their impact.
  • Added the ability to enable auto-replenishment of Pre-Battle Instructions in the purchase window.
  • Improved equipment can now only be removed using bonds.
  • Added display of vehicle rank on the vehicle panel (in the “carousel”), indicating a specific value for each vehicle when selecting the “Rank Battle” mode.
  • The interface for displaying the reward received in the past stage has been improved. Information about the reward received is also displayed in the tooltip when hovering over the rank.
  • The calendar interface in the mode has been redesigned. Information about prime times on each server for the selected day is now displayed in the calendar window (instead of in a tooltip as before).
  • The list of maps for playing in the mode has been changed. Now battles take place on the following maps:
    1. "Mines".
    2. "Prokhorovka".
    3. "Monastery".
    4. "El Halluf".
    5. "Aerodrome".
    6. "Robin".
    7. "Himmelsdorf".
    8. "Murovanka".
    9. "Paris".
    10. "Karelia".
    11. "Lasville".
    12. "Siegfried Line"
    13. "Sandy River"
    14. "Erlenberg".
    15. "Polar Region".
    16. "Tundra".
    17. "Ensk".
    18. "Swamp."
    19. "Westfield".
    20. "Fisherman's Bay"
    21. "Highway."
    22. "Quiet Shore"
    23. "Windstorm".
    24. "Fjords".
    25. "Industrial zone".
  • Changes have been made to the work of the balancer:
  1. The maximum number of self-propelled guns in battle has been reduced to two.
  2. The balance system for vehicle types has been improved (the balancer will try to select the most similar team compositions).
  3. The system for forming teams by rank has been improved.
  • The screen interface when entering the mode has been revised: information on the servers available for the game has been added; The display of information about prime times has been redesigned.
  • Special tips have been added to the Ranked Battle loading screen, explaining the main mechanics and features of the mode. A separate option has also been added to allow you to customize the loading screen specifically for this mode. You can choose one of three options for displaying the loading screen in the Ranked Battle mode (works the same as in random battles, but only applies to ranked battles):
    • text only;
    • with illustration;
    • minimap.

Season leader display improvements

  • An event archive has been added - you can view player statistics for the past season.
  • Added filters: clanmates and friends. You can see where your friends or clanmates stand on the season leaderboard.

Improvements to crew stun mechanics

  • The duration of the inflicted stun has been added to post-battle statistics.
  • The mechanics of dealing damage and stunning through obstacles have been improved. Now the self-propelled gun will not deal damage through obstacles more than 2 meters thick if the target is completely hidden behind them. In this case, the blast wave may slightly bend around the corners of obstacles. To do this, the distance from the point of impact to the edge of the obstacle must be less than 2 meters, however, the damage from the explosion will be reduced.
  • Reload time for 12.8 cm Kw.K gun. 44 L/55 increased from 12 to 13.3 s.
  • Durability decreased from 3200 to 3000 units.
  • The spread of the gun due to the movement of the Jagdtiger 8.8 chassis has been reduced by 6%.
  • The spread of the gun due to rotation of the Jagdtiger 8.8 chassis has been reduced by 6%.
  • The turning speed of the Jagdtiger 8.8 chassis has been increased from 22 to 26 deg/s.

China

A full branch of tank destroyers has been added (from levels II to X, respectively):

  • T-26G FT;
  • M3G FT;
  • SU-76G FT;
  • 60G FT;
  • WZ-131G FT;
  • T-34-2G FT;
  • WZ-111-1G FT;
  • WZ-111G FT;
  • WZ-113G FT.

USSR

Added machine for testing by supertesters:

  • T-44 lightweight.

Added car:

  • STG "Guardsman".

  • The dispersion of the gun due to the movement of the T-54 chassis, the first sample, was reduced by 9%.
  • The dispersion of the gun due to rotation of the T-54 chassis, the first sample, was reduced by 9%.
  • The dispersion of the 100 mm D-10T-K gun when rotating the turret has been reduced by 25%.
  • The aiming time of the 100 mm D-10T-K gun for the T-54 turret, first sample, has been reduced from 2.4 to 2.2 s.
  • The viewing range has been increased from 360 to 380 m.
  • The tower's armor has been strengthened.
  • The armor penetration of the UBR-412 projectile for the 100 mm D-10T-K gun has been increased from 183 to 190 mm.
  • The armor penetration of the UBR-412P projectile for the 100 mm D-10T-K gun has been increased from 235 to 247 mm.
  • The declination angle of the 100 mm D-10T-K gun has been increased from −6 to −7 degrees.
  • The ammunition capacity of the 100 mm D-10T-K gun has been increased from 34 to 56 units.
  • The dispersion of the 100 mm LB-1 gun when rotating the turret has been reduced by 15%.
  • The reload time of the 100 mm LB-1 gun for the T-44-100 (R) turret has been reduced from 8.1 to 7.5 s.
  • The aiming time of the 100 mm LB-1 gun for the T-44-100 (R) turret has been reduced from 2.2 to 2 s.
  • The tower's armor has been strengthened.

T-103 (Tier VIII tank destroyer)

  • The displayed power of the MH-1 engine has been reduced from 1000 to 900 hp. s., which corresponds to the actual engine power.
  • The dispersion of the gun due to the movement of the T-44 chassis has been reduced by 9%.
  • The dispersion of the gun due to the movement of the T-44M chassis has been reduced by 10%.
  • The dispersion of the gun due to rotation of the T-44 chassis has been reduced by 9%.
  • The dispersion of the gun due to rotation of the T-44M chassis has been reduced by 10%.
  • The dispersion of the 122 mm D-25-44 gun has been reduced from 0.43 to 0.42 m.
  • The dispersion of the 100 mm LB-1 gun when rotating the turret has been reduced by 14%.
  • The reload time of the 122 mm D-25-44 gun for the T-44-100 turret has been reduced from 19.2 to 15.2 s.
  • The reload time of the 100 mm LB-1 gun for the T-44-100 turret has been reduced from 8.1 to 7.5 s.
  • The aiming time of the 122 mm D-25-44 gun for the T-44-100 turret has been reduced from 3.4 to 3.2 s.
  • The aiming time of the 100 mm LB-1 gun for the T-44-100 turret has been reduced from 2.3 to 2.1 s.
  • The armor penetration of the UBR-412P projectile for the 100 mm LB-1 gun has been increased from 235 to 247 mm.
  • The armor penetration of the UBR-412 projectile for the 100 mm LB-1 gun has been increased from 183 to 190 mm.
  • The dispersion of the 100 mm D-10T2S gun has been increased from 0.35 to 0.39 m.
  • The dispersion of the 100 mm D-54 gun has been reduced from 0.39 to 0.33 m.
  • Reloading time for the 100 mm D-10T2S gun for the T-54 turret mod. 1949 reduced from 7.8 to 7.4 s.
  • Reloading time for the 100 mm D-54 gun for the T-54 turret mod. 1949 increased from 8.2 to 8.5 s.
  • Aiming time for the 100 mm D-10T2S gun for the T-54 mod turret. 1949 increased from 2.3 to 2.5 s.
  • Aiming time for the 100 mm D-54 gun for the T-54 mod turret. 1949 reduced from 2.9 to 2 s.
  • The armor of the towers and hull has been strengthened.
  • The armor penetration of the UBR-412P projectile for the 100 mm LB-1 gun has been increased from 235 to 247 mm.
  • The armor penetration of the UBR-412 projectile for the 100 mm LB-1 gun has been increased from 183 to 190 mm.
  • The declination angle of the 100 mm D-10T2S gun has been increased from −5 to −6 degrees.
  • Added M-50TI engine (1200 hp).
  • The M-50T engine (1050 hp) has been removed.
  • The dispersion of the gun due to the movement of the IS-7 chassis has been reduced by 16%.
  • The dispersion of the gun due to rotation of the IS-7 chassis has been reduced by 16%.
  • The dispersion of the 130 mm S-70 gun when rotating the turret has been reduced by 25%.
  • The aiming time of the 130 mm S-70 gun for the IS-7 turret has been reduced from 3.1 to 2.9 s.
  • Durability increased from 2150 to 2400 units.
  • Added 152 mm D-4S gun.
  • The 122 mm A-19 gun has been removed. 1937
  • The 122 mm D-25S gun has been removed. 1944
  • The 152 mm BL-10 gun has been removed.
  • The UBR-471 shell has been removed.
  • The BR-471D shell has been removed.
  • The UOF-471 projectile has been removed.
  • The 53-OF-551 shell has been removed.
  • The UBR-551 shell has been removed.
  • The UBR-551P shell has been removed.
  • Durability increased from 1010 to 1200 units.
  • The cost of researching the BL-9S gun has been reduced from 44,000 to 24,000 units. experience.
  • The cost of researching the next vehicle in the branch, “Object 704,” has been increased from 176,500 to 192,500 units. experience.
  • Added 152 mm D-4S gun.
  • The cost of researching the next vehicle in the branch, “Object 268,” has been reduced from 301,000 to 239,000 units. experience.
  • Horizontal aiming angles have been increased to 11 degrees in each direction.
  • The speed of the UBR551M projectile for the 152 mm M-64 gun has been increased by 25% (from 760 to 950 m/s).
  • The armor of the tower roof has been strengthened.

USA

Changing the parameters of military equipment

  • The armor of the towers has been strengthened.
  • The 90 mm Gun M41 gun has been removed.
  • The 105 mm Gun T5E1M2 gun has been removed.
  • Removed AP M77 projectile.
  • Removed HE M71 shell.
  • Removed HVAP M304 projectile.
  • Removed AP T32M2 projectile.
  • The APCR T29E3M2 projectile has been removed.
  • Removed HE M11A2 shell.
  • The tower's armor has been strengthened.

France

Added a replacement vehicle for the AMX 50 Foch (155):

  • AMX 50 Foch B.

Replacing AMX 50 Foch (155) with AMX 50 Foch B

If AMX 50 Foch (155) is researched:

  • The Saurer F155 engine, the SCR 619 F155 radio and the AMX 50 Foch B will be automatically examined.
  • The crew will be retrained from AMX 50 Foch (155) to AMX 50 Foch B (including demobilized crew available for reinstatement).
  • Unallocated experience on the AMX 50 Foch (155) will be transferred to the AMX 50 Foch B.
  • Camouflage, inscriptions, emblems will be transferred from AMX 50 Foch (155) to AMX 50 Foch B with the same validity periods.

If the AMX 50 Foch (155) is in the Hangar:

  • Additional equipment will be unloaded to the Warehouse, the crew will be disembarked at the Barracks, the Saurer engine will be replaced with a Saurer F155 engine, the SCR 619 radio will be replaced with the SCR 619 F155 radio.
  • The AMX 50 Foch B vehicle will be added to the Hangar along with a slot.

Statistics remain on the AMX 50 Foch (155), marks are not transferred to the gun.

Adding a magazine loading system to the AMX 50 Foch

Adding a magazine loading system to the AMX AC mle. 48

  • Additional equipment will be unloaded to the Warehouse.

Changing the parameters of military equipment

  • The ammunition capacity of the 75 mm SA49 gun has been increased from 42 to 44 units.
  • The ammunition capacity of the 100 mm SA47 gun has been increased from 30 to 42 units.
  • The spread of the gun due to the movement of the AMX 30 1er prototype chassis has been reduced by 11%.
  • The spread of the gun due to the movement of the AMX 30 A pré-série chassis has been reduced by 12%.
  • Gun dispersion due to rotation of the AMX 30 1er prototype chassis has been reduced by 11%.
  • Gun dispersion due to rotation of the AMX 30 A pré-série chassis has been reduced by 12%.
  • Gun dispersion 105 mm mle. F1 for the AMX 30 A pré-série tower has been increased from 0.33 to 0.37 m.
  • Gun dispersion 105 mm mle. F1 for the AMX 30 1er prototype turret has been increased from 0.34 to 0.38 m.
  • Gun dispersion 105 mm mle. F1 when turning the AMX 30 A pré-série turret is reduced by 40%.
  • Gun dispersion 105 mm mle. F1 when turning the turret of the AMX 30 1er prototype is reduced by 30%.
  • Reload time for 105 mm mle gun. F1 for the AMX 30 A pré-série turret reduced from 9.9 to 8.7 s.
  • Reload time for 105 mm mle gun. F1 for the AMX 30 1er prototype turret reduced from 10.2 to 9 s.
  • The armor of the towers has been strengthened.
  • Armor penetration of the OFL-105-F1 projectile for the 105 mm mle gun. F1 reduced from 260 to 248 mm.
  • Armor penetration of the OCC-105-F1 projectile for the 105 mm mle gun. F1 reduced from 320 to 300 mm.

Servers for the World of Tanks 1.5 game update test are dedicated servers where the playability of cards, vehicle characteristics, and general updates are tested by ordinary wot players. The test server is available only at certain times; entry is possible only when the developers are ready to test the functionality of game innovations.

Release date - updates 1.5

Download general test World of Tanks 1.5.1

As soon as the link to download the test client 1.5 appears, it will be published right here! Tentatively, we should expect it in the late afternoon after 18:00 Moscow time. The client 1.5 release date should be expected by April 2019, as indicated in the table below.

How it works?

Let's look at what a test server is. Basically, this is a virtual resource where a modified copy of the game is located. The main purpose is to test and check the capabilities of any innovations before including them in the main patch.
WG developers get access to test domains first. Then super-testers are connected to look for shortcomings and bugs. After the fix, additional testing is carried out with the maximum load of the game client.

To do this, a copy of the game is “uploaded” to a backup domain, where anyone can access it. After this, the detected deficiencies are again eliminated, after which changes are made to the main game client.

How to take part in the WoT test?

Anyone can take part in testing the game. To do this, you need to download the installer with version 1.5. After which, the installer will prompt the user to download the test game client. After the download is complete, a new folder WORLD of TANKS is created on the desktop, with a directory of graphics settings specified by the player.

Key Features

There are two basic rules for test participants:

  1. Participants receive: 20,000 in-game gold, 100,000,000 credits and free experience.
  2. Experience earned on the test server, game currency and purchased equipment are not transferred to the main client.

Test goal for patch 1.5.1

Players will have to test the following innovations:

  • Changes for the LBZ tank: Object 279 early;
  • 3 maps converted to HD:
    "Empire's Border"
    Widepark,
    Highway
  • Changes and edits on maps: Ruinberg, Overlord, Redshire, Sand River and Paris;