World of Tanks to be overhauled with new physics and improved graphics in Update 8.0

Wargaming has announced a huge update for World of Tanks -- Update 8.0 -- which includes an "improved game engine," new features, and new content. Most notably, the update is said to introduce "realistic tank movement physics" to the engine. The bullet points are below, and you can see the new look and Newtonian mechanics in the trailer above.

Realistic tank movement physics
Splash and water wave effects
Support for deferred shading
Emblem and inscription customization
Adaptive camouflage
Mini-map functions
Enchanced tech tree interface
New Soviet tanks: SU-122-44, SU-122-54, SU-100M-1, Uralmash-1 and Object 263
New British Matilda Black Prince experimental medium infantry tank

The release date for World of Tanks Update 8.0 is currently TBD.

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