WoT 1.26.1 Common Test: Recon Mission – Local Weather
Local Weather is the new category of map events dealing with weather and environmental conditions, set to be tested in the Recon Mission mode. This list, although incomplete and featuring only the events from the current test, includes fog, rain, forest fires, and sandstorms.
Maps Featuring Local Weather:
- Murovanka
- Outpost
- Sand River
- Westfield
Local Weather is a natural extension of the concept of Random Events, designed to:
- Provide more tactical options on well-known maps
- Enhance the visual appeal of maps
Just like Random Events, Local Weather exists in specific zones of certain maps and influences gameplay.
Weather Events by Map:
- Rain: Westfield, Fisherman’s Bay
- Fog: Outpost, Fjords
- Forest Fire: Murovanka
- Sandstorm: Sand River
Unlike Random Events, Local Weather is permanent. Its areas are static and remain throughout the entire battle, constantly shown on the minimap.
Local Weather affects gameplay for both those inside and outside its area. For example, driving into fog will hide you from enemies outside, but your own view range will decrease.
Common Effects of Local Weather
All Local Weather events share a common set of effects. The boundaries of these events break the line of sight for both those inside and outside, preventing players outside the area from spotting those inside, and vice versa. Additionally, the spotting range inside any Local Weather event area is halved.
Forest fires are unique, combining flames and smoke, each affecting gameplay in different ways.
Unique Effects of Local Weather
Besides the common effects, some Local Weather events have unique effects that only impact players inside their area. For instance, staying in flames for several seconds will cause periodic damage to your vehicle. Rain will decrease terrain resistance for vehicles in its area but will also significantly reduce the possibility of a fire.
Weather Effects and System Performance
Local Weather is a brand-new feature with unique mechanics and complex settings. During the Common Test, it will undergo preliminary technical stability testing in Recon Mission.
Please note that Local Weather may affect your device’s performance due to its rich visual effects. Players with low-spec CPUs and graphics cards may experience stability and performance issues, including FPS drops, during weather events.
On low-spec devices, Local Weather may be reproduced with a loss of visual quality. While its gameplay aspects will remain intact, individual visual effects may not be displayed in full quality.
Some settings and various characteristics (e.g., Local Weather areas) relevant to the Common Test may change after it concludes.
