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Two years ago, our soccer mode made its return to celebrate the soccer frenzy going on in France through the summer. This year, we’re ready to celebrate the biggest footballing nations around the world (and England) gathering together in Russia to prove who’s the best. That means we’re bringing soccer mode back but with some extra additions and improvements over the mode that saw the light of day in 2016.
Our soccer mode kicks off on June 14, 02:00 PT | 04:00 CT | 07:00 ET, and will run until July 29, 04:20 PT | 06:20 CT | 07:20 ET!
Basic Rules
Just like two years ago, the mode will be 3v3 where only extra special maps and tanks will be used (more on that later). A winner will be announced if at the end of 7 minutes of play or if a team scores 3 goals, whichever comes first.
Not So Quick on the Draw
In case of a draw, a version of Golden Goal will play adding up to an extra four minutes for either team to bag the winner. If there is no goal scored during the additional minutes, the winners will be the first team to have 100 possession points in the enemy’s half.
Get Back Into Position
Not seen in the previous iteration, there will now be a kick-off after each goal. So whether you’re lucky enough to be on the scoresheet or you just missed a vital clearance, after each goal both teams start on an even keel as kick-off takes place.
Know Your Role
With the other additions made for this year’s mode, one of the biggest changes is the introduction of role-specific tanks. Each tank role has a special ability so you can really make the best of their strengths and these tanks will have differing stats to their Tech Tree counterparts.
More information on the individual tanks:
E 100 SPORT (DEFENDER)
T-62A SPORT (MIDFIELDER)
AMX 13 105 SPORT (STRIKER)
Like a modern center back, not particularly fast or agile but he knows his role: guarding your goal and defending the last line by clearing the ball (or the opponents too).
Special ability—Splash Damage: Perfect for the defender who’s making a last-ditch attempt to clear the ball off the line.
This specific skill is passive. There are no actions you need to take to activate it.
The midfielder can be seen as a hybrid of both the Defender and Striker, but don’t look at them as permanent replacements. With the best top speed on the field, you can turn from sweeper to attack midfielder within a couple of seconds.
Special ability—Boost: A bit of extra pace to intercept and regain possession or a darting run to let in your teammates never goes a miss for a midfielder. Boost also adds a special extra enhancement for your turning speed, so you can Cruyff turn your opponents.
This specific skill is active, ergo you will need to turn it on. Also, it has a reset time, so make sure you use it to its best effect.
Great acceleration, good speed and astonishing rate of fire makes them dangerous in front of goal but be careful not to get slide tackled by the Defender because with your low weight, there may only be one result.
A first time shot on the ball might not see it crashing into the net, but with more shots in your drum as a striker, you can make sure the ball goes neatly between the posts.
Special ability—Second Chance: When you use the last shell in your drum and see your effort going agonizingly wide, fire up this ability and you will have two extra shells in your drum. Even some of the best strikers need an extra toe to poke it in, just in this case it’s a shell, not a toe.
This specific skill is active, ergo you will need to turn it on. Also, it has a reset time, so make sure you use it to its best effect.
All these tanks will be added to your Garage in anticipation of the event starting. At the end of the event, they will be removed (along with their slots) and the Crews will be sent to your barracks for free.
Stadia
Battle unfolds across three locations: the all-new Lev Yashin Stadium, as well as upgraded Himmelstadium, and Lost Stadium that held Soccer mode two years ago.
That’s Not All Folks!
We’ve got some extra special elements within the soccer mode that will be certain to get your competitiveness flowing.
WP GG (Well Played, Gigi)
The commentator’s box is well and truly ready for this event to begin and along with the commentators is a special guest, listen closely and you might be lucky enough to hear Gianluigi “Gigi” Buffon reporting on the match from the sidelines along with two other commentators.
GIANLUIGI BUFFON
PLAY
ANTHONY TOURNIS
PLAY
Customization
Here are some camo patterns and emblems you can purchase with Gold in the in-game client! Wear them on the battlefield!
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Tournaments
We plan to have several different tournaments over the forthcoming month of soccer madness. All details are coming soon, so make sure you’re ready to win some great prizes and fight for glory!
Complete Your Collection
Throughout soccer mode, you can start your tank card collection. Their rating combined in a squad of 10 will help you earn some amazing rewards you won’t want to miss!
This is just a teaser for Tournaments and Complete Your Collection. Keep your eyes peeled: more details about these features of the soccer mode will be coming throughout the week.
