Steel Hunter: Evolution

Welcome to Steel Hunter: Evolution, a new iteration which combines the features of Reborn and Classic varieties. In this last-man-standing battle royale, you or your Platoon will continue to fight in special vehicles on dynamic maps. However, we've simplified the rules and introduced fresh mechanics to make it easier for new and veteran players alike to enjoy!

Event Summary

• You are one of 15 players fighting for victory. It’s every Hunter for themselves!
• Eight special vehicles with unique abilities will join the hunt. 
• Choose to fight solo or join forces with a mate in a Platoon showdown.
• The total battle time is 15 minutes. Before each battle, you can choose from several spawn points on the map.
• Battles will unfold on three huge maps, the playable areas of which will shrink with time. In the Danger Zones your vehicle won't receive damage but pay attention to the countdown which indicates when they will turn to the Destruction Zones. Escape the Destruction Zones that will gradually cause damage until your vehicle is destroyed.
• You'll be able to upgrade your vehicles while in battle and get stronger with each new tier.
• Your main goal is to survive at all costs. Destroy all enemies and be the last Hunter standing.
• Collect special objects (loot) that randomly spawn on the map. These objects contain resources, Combat XP, and Combat Ability charges. You can also pick up loot from destroyed vehicles (Spoils of War).
• The most valuable loot type is the Airdrop. Many players will want to get their hands on Airdrops, so you'll have to push yourself to the limit to get to them first.
• We’ve increased shell velocity and added the lock-on (auto-aim) feature—signature to wheeled vehicles—to all the special vehicles of this mode. This will make it easier to cause damage on the move.
• You will now see the level of vehicle's upgrades instead of vehicle tier.
• We reduced reload time by 50% when upgrading your vehicle's gun or upon respawn.
• Marauders. AI-controlled opponents that yield Combat XP and Spoils of War when destroyed.
• Your mastery will be taken into account. The matchmaker will now aim to create solo battles with opponents of similar combat effectiveness.
• Сomplete daily tasks to climb the event's Progression. Each new Stage will bring you various rewards, as well as a special currency—Steel Seals and you will receive various rewards for completing special daily missions.
• The amount of Progression Points you receive correspondes with your place after the battle.
• Steel Seals can be exchanged for various customization items in the In-Game Shop until November 27.

Rewards

Collect Progression Points and Steel Seals by completing special daily missions during the event. These points will let you climb the Progression system and earn various rewards. The Seals can be exchanged for customization elements in the In-Game Shop.

How to Start Playing

• In your Garage, click the event banner in the lower-right corner.
• Choose the Steel Hunter: Evolution mode in the drop-down menu to the right of the “Battle!” button.

You can also wreak havoc as a two-player Platoon. Sign up with your partner by clicking Create Platoon to the left of the “Battle!” button.

Special Vehicles

All eight special vehicles available in Steel Hunter: Evolution have different tactics, gameplay, and Abilities. Each of them can be upgraded from Tier I to Tier VII while in the heat of battle. 

Combat Abilities

Each vehicle has one regular and one ultimate Combat Ability unique to it:

Additionally, there are two Combat Abilities that are common for all vehicles, as follows:

	Recovery: Gradually recovers a fixed percentage of the vehicle’s HP, but stops working if you take damage.
	Repair Kit: Repairs vehicle modules (analogous to Large Repair Kits) and reduces stun duration.

Vehicle Upgrade System

To upgrade your vehicle, you need to earn Battle XP by picking up loot and damaging enemies. Each level offers two modules to choose from. They change the characteristics and appearance of the vehicle right in the middle of the battle.

You can choose from various upgrades to suit a wide range of different playstyles. Try them out below!

Crew

Crew members are exclusive to the vehicle they come in and can’t be dismissed, injured, or sent to the Barracks. They do not earn Crew XP. Also, the commander of each vehicle has access to the following set of skills and abilities:

Maps and Danger Zones

The hunting will take place on three maps—Dreamland, Arzagir 4.04, and Firnulfir—each with a different setting and unique game atmosphere. The scale of the battlefield is way bigger compared to Random Battles.

Dreamland is a dangerous abandoned town with plenty of space for hiding. Arzagir 4.04 is a vast desert laced with sand dunes and dried-out rivers. Firnulfir is a picturesque Scandinavian tundra that will enchant you with its northern landscapes, frozen ponds, and small abandoned settlements.

All three maps shrink with time, leaving less space to play and survive. If you’re in an area that turns orange, that means it is about to become a Danger Zone and you need to leave it as soon as possible. A special countdown will indicate how much time you have before it turns into a Destruction Zone. The fewer players on the battlefield, the less time you’ll have to escape the Danger Zone.

When a Danger Zone turns red, it becomes a Destruction Zone. You will have very little time to escape from it, as shown in a countdown. Once the countdown ends, your vehicle will receive continuous damage until it is destroyed or until you have left the Destruction Zone.

Looting

You can upgrade your vehicle with the help of special loot that contains Battle XP, shells, charges for your Abilities, and more.  There are four types of loot available, as follows:

Respawn Mechanics

Now you will have a second chance to take revenge on your opponents at an early stage of battle! When playing solo, you’ll be able to automatically respawn in a safe location after your vehicle’s destruction—but only during the first 5 minutes of the battle.

Platoon players will have two respawns per Platoon. You will be able to respawn next to your Platoonmate within the first 8 minutes, but to do so, your ally must remain out of battle for 10 seconds.

When you respawn, the following happens:

• You retain your vehicle tier.
• You return to the game with the default set of shells and Abilities, as you did at the start of the battle.
• If your respawn has been spent, you can get a recharge of this ability by collecting Airdrop loot.

Marauders (AI-Driven Opponents)

Steel Hunter: Evolution features AI-driven enemy models—Marauders—that are weaker opponents than real players. When they spawn at certain points on the map, destroy them to get additional Combat XP and loot.

There are three different types of Marauders that demonstrate individual behaviors and react differently to your presence, as follows:

• Hares are small and dynamic vehicles that try to run away from you after being spotted.
• Wolves are aggressive, versatile opponents that will attack you from a distance.
• Bears are the most powerful enemies guarding the loot. They will engage you in close combat but will stop fighting when you move away from them.

Matchmaking Changes

In Steel Hunter, your experience and individual mastery have always been your main advantages. But in the battle royale format—where only the best wins—it may be challenging for new players to compete with more experienced Hunters.

To make the gameplay fairer for both newcomers and veterans, we’ve implemented matchmaking rules that will take your performance in the mode into account and help the game to try and find opponents close to your battle results.

Vision/Aiming Mechanics

The vision system uses Vision Cones. Here’s how it works:

• Enemy vehicles and Consumables only become visible when they appear inside your Vision Cone, which is depicted on the minimap.
• Enemies can be spotted from afar only in the 120° sector according to your turret position. Consider this when sneaking up on an opponent and when trying to prevent them from doing the same. Proximity spotting works, but at a very close range.
• During the battle you may receive damage but won't see your opponent.

Progression System

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You will receive valuable rewards for completing Progression Stages. To complete them, you will need to earn Progression Points for special event missions.

Short description of the game event mechanics.

The event’s Progression is based on a system of easy daily missions available in the mode. Fulfill them to complete Progression Stages and earn useful in-game rewards, including Steel Seals, the mode's special currency.

Progression Points are needed to fill the progress bar. Progression Points can be earned for completing special event missions. Once each Stage is 100% complete, you will receive a Stage Reward.

Stage Rewards that can be earned for progress within the event.

Steel Hunter: Evolution features a progression system comprising 12 Stages. The stages of progression are completed with Progression Points you earn In Steel Hunter Evolution battles and for completing special Battle Missions in the mode. Based on your performance, battles also yield credits, Battle Pass Points, and Steel Seals which can be exchanged for customization items.

Battle Missions 

Completing the Battle missions will reward you with Progression Points  to fill the event Progression meter, as well as Steel Seals, Credits and Bonds.

Platoon-Only Battle Missions

Post-Progression Missions

You can continue doing special Battle Missions after you max out the mode progression, scoring more Steel Seals and bonds.

Battle Pass Points

Steel Hunter: Evolution will also bring you Battle Pass Points. The number of Points awarded depends on your rank in the post-battle statistics. There is no Point Limit for vehicles in Steel Hunter: Evolution. To learn more about Battle Pass, refer to our dedicated guide.

solo		platoon
Place	Reward	Place	Reward
1	10	1	10
2–6	8	2–4	8
7–10	6	5–7	6

Event Shop

The Event Shop will be opened from November 13 at 08:00 UTC+8 through November 27 at 07:59 UTC+8. You can exchange your Steel Seals for unique vehicle customization items. There are nine decals and seven 2D styles available, including the brand-new Devastating Corrosion 2D-style.

Other Details

Steel Hunter: Evolution also has a permanent bonus to credits and Combat XP from WoT Premium Account and allows you to earn 50% more Steel Seals. Additionally, you can now take advantage of the following:

• Personal and Clan Reserves for extra Combat XP and credits
• A 15% bonus to credits and XP when playing in a Platoon

Steel Hunter Statistics

You can track your battle effectiveness in Steel Hunter via the Service Record → Statistics tab in your Garage. Select “Steel Hunter” from the dropdown menu of available game modes to see the number of vehicles you’ve destroyed, as well as your average damage per battle, number of wins, and other stats.

Performance in Steel Hunter: Evolution

Steel Hunter: Evolution will require more system resources than regular Random Battles. This is due to several key factors that are specifically related to this mode, including the large map sizes and the significant number of objects on them.

Players with 32-bit operating systems and low RAM may experience some performance issues while running this mode. To avoid any problems and ensure you play with maximum comfort, change the graphics settings of your game client in accordance with the capabilities of your CPU and graphics card.