World of Tanks: Art of Strategy

Actually, World of Tanks is mainly known for a good portion of action in the battles. Dash across the map with your own tank and destroy the enemy metal colossuses with targeted attacks. Of course, it is also about strategy, but WoT is miles away from a strategy game. That could change with the new event game mode Art of Strategy. Because this is more reminiscent of an RTS than an action shooter.

In two different formats you compete against each other in either one-on-one or one-on-seven. Now, of course, the question arises of how to control seven tanks simultaneously as a single commander – and this is where the RTS elements come into play.

Command instead of driving

Because a 1vs1 or as a solo commander in 1vs7 you do not control the tanks directly yourself, but command them similar to an RTS. You determine the attack routes and observe the events from a bird’s eye view. In addition, you have various defensive positions available that can be used strategically. Once the strategy has been planned and the battle is underway, the commander can take over individual tanks at any time and intervene in the skirmishes himself.

If there is only one commander facing you, then he will act in the same way. On the other hand, if you fight in 1vs7, you are dealing with seven autonomous players who have to act together as a team in order to defeat you.

Before each battle, both sides have 60 seconds to prepare their strategy and, if necessary, to plan routes or prepare orders. After that it gets serious and it becomes clear who the better commander is.