Official announcement for World of Tanks from Wargaming, published on Steam on October 6, 2026.
Commanders!
Update 2.4.1 comes with a new batch of map improvements.
- The Nebelburg location from Grand Battles is now available in Random Battles.
- Himmelsdorf, Ruinberg, Siegfried Line, Fisherman's Bay, and Overlord have undergone changes to expand tactical opportunities, improve balance between vehicle types, and deliver more engaging battles.
- The improved matchmaker substantially increases your chances of not seeing the same map during an average playing session.
Nebelburg Returns
The map's size has been reduced from 1,400 m × 1,400 m to 1,000 m × 1,000 m. Multiple areas (marked on the minimap below) have been changed to expand tactical opportunities and improve gameplay for all vehicle types.
Castle (1). The direction with its key point in the castle has been significantly reworked. New cover and terrain folds have been added to allow for various tactics and engagement ranges. The Nebelburg castle suits all vehicle types, especially heavy tanks.
Island (2). This new area allows fast vehicles (light or medium tanks) to spot opponents early and also assist adjacent flanks—for example, by moving to the heavies' flank in the castle or by supporting allies in the village.
Village (3). Controlling this area gives you the opportunity to secure the center and provide fire support to different flanks.
TD positions (4). These new positions near the capture circles in the southwest and the northeast allow you to control the central part of the map and cover allied vehicles.
Hills (5). Dense vegetation and varied terrain create various tactical options for light and medium tanks.
Late-battle routes (6). The terrain here has been modified to diversify gameplay in the second half of the battle.
Read the full announcement on Steam
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