Arcade Cabinet: Try Out an Experimental Mode With Unusual Rules!

Commanders!

Imagine for a moment the battle characteristics of every vehicle in the game were changed beyond recognition. We're not just talking about Field Modification with some 3–5% fluctuation up or down—we’re talking about a truly impressive transformation!

For example, what if we doubled the Leopard 1's aiming speed? Or suddenly increased the proximity spotting distance of all vehicles in battle to 445 meters? What would it be like to play with a damage spread of +/–75% of the standard value?

Sound crazy? We know! This is your opportunity to try out something unusual and extraordinary—something that’s never been seen before in regular Random Battles.

Get ready to experience the classic game mechanics from a different perspective with no risk, no pressure, and no strings attached! Starting July 15, we’re launching Arcade Cabinet, a new experimental platform. Battles will take place according to the standard rules but with unusual battle modifiers that change the classic technical characteristics. There will be a total of three launches taking place over the course of several weeks, each with its own unique theme and gameplay.

Read on to find out more!

Launch One: Railgun

The time has come to grab a railgun and show your opponents who's truly the boss as you battle it out in an exciting railgun match! The aiming time, gun dispersion, engine power, and other characteristics of your vehicles will be immediately improved by 50–100%. Even players who are new to the game may suddenly demonstrate impressive skills and Robin Hood-like accuracy!

Moreover, proximity spotting distance will increase to 445 meters. Your opponents will be in plain sight, meaning that all you'll have to do is track them down and cause accurate damage from afar! This is your opportunity to feel like a sniper.

Launch Two: Element of Surprise

This is your chance to find out just how random our Random Battles can get and discover the power of the element of surprise! In this launch, expect plenty of jaw-dropping twists and turns. You may get lucky and destroy an IS-7 with Improved Hardening with a single shot, while someone else may cause pitifully low damage and crawl back to their Garage, hoping to be more fortunate next time. As World of Tanks players like to say, "Skill is skill, but RNG is RNG!"

Battle Modifiers

Glass Uranium Core

The damage spread is +⁠/⁠–75% of the standard value, and the probability of extreme values has increased.

Autoloader

Reload time has decreased by 25%.

Fuel Additives

Engine power has increased by 50%.

Launch Three: Tranquility

Once again, a total change in combat modifiers means a total change in gameplay! In the third launch, you'll immerse yourself in calm and peaceful tranquility. There’s no need to hurry, so take your time when loading shells, and treat non-penetrating shots as a worldly vanity. In a sense, this launch will feel like a return to "the good old WoT" of leisurely-paced gameplay and unhurried battles. Enjoy this little dash of nostalgia!

Battle Modifiers

Low Compression

Engine power has decreased by 30%.

Improper Arrangement

Reload time has increased by 20%.

Cannonball

Penetration has decreased by 20%.

Gear Corrosion

Turret traverse speed has decreased by 30%.

Standard Rules for All Launches

All launches in Arcade Cabinet will be played according to the standard rules of Random Battles:

Same-tier battles are in the 15v15 format.* Only Tier VIII and X vehicles are allowed.
Matchmaking is by vehicle type.
Objective: Capture the base or destroy all enemy vehicles.
Platoons are allowed.
Battle results in this mode do not count towards your statistics. You have nothing to prove, so just play and enjoy!
Credits and Combat XP earning rates, as well as the costs of repairs and consumables, are the same as in Random Battles.
Bonds and Battle Pass Points cannot be earned in this mode.
Combat missions for credits will be available in Tier X battles.
The principles of fair play should be followed in all battles.