Update 9.8: Map Changes
As we roll into Update 9.8, some maps are getting adjusted, and in more than just a few spots. Here's a preview of what's being changed and why!
Karelia
Changes
- The terrain was made more regular
- The area in the eastern part of the map was made equally accessible for both teams
- The plateau was made more "attractive" (for more even distribution of vehicles on the map and gameplay variations)
Reasoning
- An 8% victory rate disparity between the bases
- Very uneven terrain
Interactive Panorama
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Sand River
Changes
- The mountain was made more accessible for the left-hand base's team
- Height of the slope was reduced, which should fix imbalances in Assault battles
- Height of a key spot position was reduced, preventing easy defense of the right base in Standard battles
- Opportunities for long-range fire were removed, allowing the assaulting team to break through the defense of the right base
- The height of the sand dune was reduced to fix the uneven position of the right base
- Terrain was made more passable as the number of exit points in the gullies was increased
Reasoning
- 8% disparity in Encounter battles, 20% in Assaults
- Very uneven terrain
Interactive Panorama
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Westfield
Changes
- Multiple balance-related adjustments
- Height difference was reduced
- Additional strategic options along the lines were added
Reasoning
- A 10% disparity on the map that favored the top base
Interactive Panorama
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Siegfried Line
Siegfried LineChanges
- Removed bushes around the pillboxes in the center
- Pillboxes were made larger
- The hills were balanced
- The lakes were reworked so vehicles can get out of them
- For balance reasons, the position in the lower left corner of the map was removed
- The terrain in the road area was elevated to increase the assault potential of the direction
- Balance-related adjustments were made on the right part of the map
Reasoning
- Addressed complaints that it was too difficult for the assaulting team
- Requests from the community to increase the number of cover points on the open part of the map (new pillboxes and destroyed vehicles)
