Wargaming has announced today the first details of the Update 8.5 of World of Tanks. The update will bolster the rosters of both the German and the Soviet tech trees, adding new medium and light tanks into the game, and will bring more changes to in-game economy. In addition players will be able to purchase all premium consumables with silver credits and will be able to create 3-member platoons and companies.

In addition to the new vehicles for both Germany and the USSR, the game will also be updated with one new map—Pearl River. Three existing maps will get revamped visuals and shading effects, including Siegfried Line, South Coast and Malinovka. Lastly, the UK tech tree will be bolstered by the Sexton, a new premium SPG known for its surprisingly fast firing speed and quick reload times.

Information source: press release of Wargaming.net.

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