NOTE
We will start testing new battle formats and an updated schedule in Strongholds on 21 March.
Commanders!
As we work on the future of Strongholds, you’ll have the opportunity to try out several experimental changes aimed at making battles even better, more diverse, and more enjoyable. Starting on March 21, we will start testing new battle formats and an updated schedule in Strongholds.
We’d love to hear your feedback and impressions to help us decide what format Stronghold and Skirmish Battles will take, so jump in and take an active part in this experiment!
NOTE
The decision to introduce all these changes has not yet been made! Your opinion is important, so if you don't enjoy the new battle formats and updated schedule, these changes won't be added to the game.
New Battles Formats
The first experimental change is the new battle format at Tier VIII. To make Skirmish Battles more enjoyable and bring a fresh twist to your gameplay experience, we’ll change their format to 7v7. This will increase the importance of your personal skills and give you greater influence over the outcome of each battle. This will also increase the value of teamwork and give both teams more room to maneuver.
In addition, we’re adding the 7v7 battle format for Tier X vehicles. So, Skirmishes will take place in the 7v7 format at all vehicle tiers.
NOTE
Industrial Resource earnings for the changed formats will remain the same, i.e., for battles in the 7vs7 format, the clan will earn the same amount of Industrial Resource as for battles in the 10v10 format.
We’d love to hear your feedback on these format experiments, Commanders!
Updated Battle Schedule
Another experimental change is an updated schedule. Currently, as clans try to play at different times and in different formats, it is not always easy to find opponents for Skirmish Battles. Long queuing times aren't the kind of experience we want to deliver, so we want to reduce the number of available battle formats. We think that by focusing on one format, queueing times will decrease. It will be easier for you to find opponents, and the matchmaker will send you into battle faster.
Thus, starting from March 21, the battle schedule in the Stronghold will work as follows:
| Mon | tue | wed | thurs | fri | sat | sun (War Games) |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skirmish Battles Tier VI Vehicles 7 v 7 |
+ | + | |||||
| Skirmish Battles Tier VIII Vehicles 7 v 7 |
+ | + | + | ||||
| Skirmish Battles Tier X Vehicles 7 v 7 |
+ | + | |||||
| Skirmish Battles Tier X Vehicles 10 v 10 |
+ | + | |||||
| Advances Tier X Vehicles 15 v 15 |
+ | + |
Sunday and Monday (days off on the Global Map) will continue to be available for Skirmishes and Advances in the familiar formats that clan veterans enjoy.
This is a test launch, so your feedback is very important to us both in terms of battle formats and the battle schedule. Participate in battles, share your feedback, and good luck on the battlefield!