The fifth and final stage of testing. First the freecam video.
The final Supertest stage for the Kharkov map is about to start. We’ve already made our choice regarding the exact prototype that will most likely see release.
This is an enlarged (1000 x 1000 meters) version with its open area significantly reworked. Also, the map has been rotated by 45 degrees (relative to the previous variant), becoming vertical-aligned instead of diagonal-aligned. This creates well-pronounced flanks to suit different vehicle types.
• The city blocks and the central square: We tried to keep the familiar gameplay setup intact here. This zone is for heavily armoured vehicle clashes, and for races to take good positions in the square. Still, new elements are present too: embrasures, barricades, ‘balconies’ at block exits (accessible from one side), etc.
• The central part of the map is a new zone. It features an anti-tank moat by the city edge, craters formed by explosions, and small fields. The moat is to keep players from fast and unchecked crossing from this zone to the city and back. You may use the moat to encroach on the enemy base and to light up foes but be warned—it’s a dangerous route as you may face opponents head-on here with an overwhelming force. The central zone suits fast and manoeuvrable vehicles able of mobility-, camo and terrain-based play.
• The western part of the map is hilly, with a few destructible covered positions. It agrees well with mobile vehicles, and those able to snipe. Taking this zone means controlling almost the entire map, with an option to sneak up on the enemy from behind.
During the coming Supertest we plan to make the final estimate of the new Kharkov’s playability and introduce some limited balance changes if needed. The following stage will deal with polishing the look of the map, and after that, we’ll hit the short and straight road to release.
- Red dotted line: Low camera.
- Blue dotted line: Free camera.
- Yellow arrows: Static over views.
All from EU and NA forums except key translation.
Heavy Tank goona hare this Map as WG forgot to add half of the city lol!
looks look much improved over KharShit from old times
and SPG’s gonna love this Map with special love bombs for everyone no matter
where you are on this map
still – another Map for Soviet OP Heavily over Armoured vehicles to dominate nicely on
Can someone translate retard into a comprehensible post?
nice to see a whiner start off as usual..must be the typical dweeb that has no clue how to play a map correctly.
Thank you for enlarging this map Wargaming. I hope you are working on other maps that are far too small for the higher tier tanks running.