Supertest News 21/06 - New Polish & Belarussian maps

Kandly: Hey tankers! Two new battle locations are entering Supertest today: Minsk (not the final name) and the Poland-themed one (name pending). Respectively, these are: a city map based on the center of the Belarusian capital and a hybrid map (a small Polish town and its surroundings).  We tested several prototypes of these maps before. Today’s versions are pre-final: their look and, most likely, their gameplay scenarios will only slightly change from now until their release. The objectives of the current test round are fine-tuning the balance and making the gameplay on these maps more comfortable. We’re going to check the interaction between attack routes, the efficiency and gameplay appeal of various strategic positions, and the win/loss percentages for both sides. MinskThis city map recreates the central part of Minsk in the beginning of the 1970s. Even though some details were changed for the sake of gameplay, the Plošča Pieramohi (the Victory Square) and the circus building are still very realistic. Other houses and landmarks are also recognizable for those who have visited Minsk or currently live there. The map has three gameplay zones.Dense building blocks near the Plošča Pieramohi protect you from tank destroyer fire and favor well-armored vehicles and close-to-mid-range fighting. You can also try to snipe—if you’re bold enough to roll out on straight and broad streets. The zone formed by Gorky Park and the Svislach river embankment is covered in trees and bushes and has several mounds. It’s a tricky place: enemies can hit you from almost every direction, but playing wisely will allow you to support allies on the flanks or encroach on your opponents undetected. The Praspiekt Niezaliežnasci (Independence Avenue) / Kupala Street intersection is good for mobile vehicles. Take firing positions quickly or try to flank the opposing side.  PolandThis map combines open spaces with some brawling spots. It’s not based on any historical location in particular, but the environment is undoubtedly Polish: large fields, lots of vegetation, small village houses centered around a tall Catholic church building (kościół). A small brick factory sits right in the middle of this location. The map has three gameplay zones.The brick factory is for those driving vehicles with a thick hide. It’s protected from tank destroyer fire, but you may feel a shell coming from another part of the map. Control the factory to help your allies extend their attacks on neighboring routes or to defend, should you lose the flanks. The dried riverbed splitting the factory is a place of interest for fast light tanks and for vehicles with good gun depression: here you can promptly secure a flank. The central part of the map can be used to spot enemies at the beginning of the battle. It suits light tanks and fast mediums. A ditch goes from the factory to the village; use it to spot the opponents or to flank them when they least expect it. The field is surrounded by hills with some concealing shrubbery, offering nice striking positions and a safe passage to the village. The village is a place for every vehicle class: lots of cover (both destructible and indestructible), bushes, and shoot-throughs. Capture it to assist your buddies at the factory or to set up a final assault on the enemy base.  When Are They Coming?As we are currently approaching the finish line with both maps in the fine-tuning stage, we can’t properly assess the exact release date, but we can say they could be making an appearance in the game within the foreseeable future if everything goes right! We’ll keep you guys up to date.  Stay tuned and good luck in your battles!