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Update 8.10 arrives for World of Tanks PC

by: Sean Cahill -
More On: World of Tanks

World of Tanks announced that update 8.10 has officially gone live for most of the world, while the update will go live in Asia on December 26th or 27th, depending on your home country.  Included in this update is the rollout of the Japanese tank tree, which includes some impressive monsters that include the STB-1, which promises to bring hellfire to the top tiers.  New tanks have also been added to the Soviet tech tree to help improve those who prefer to play under the 'Hammer and Sickle' flag.  Also included in this update is a new map that is Japanese-themed, simply entitled the "Hidden Village."

 

World of Tanks Update 8.10 Goes Live

Japanese Tanks Roll Out

December 23, 2013 ?? Wargaming today announced the launch of Update 8.10 for World of Tanks in North America and Europe, as well as release dates for the Update in Asia. Starting December 26th, players in China and Vietnam will see the Update go live, while players in Korea will see the new Update live on December 27th.

8.10 further bolsters the in-game tank roster with 14 Japanese armored vehicles, including 4 light tanks, topped with the Type 5 Ke-Ho, and 9 medium machines, headed by the top-tier STB-1. The Update also brings one new Japanese premium tank, the Type 3 Chi-Nu Kai medium.

The Soviet tech tree will also receive two new additions in Update 8.10 ??the Tier 9 Object 430 Variant II and the Tier 10 Object 430 medium tanks.

Update 8.10 will also see the addition of a new Japanese-themed map, Hidden Village.

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