It’s been several weeks since WG Fest, where we announced a new nation to join the ranks in 2018. We can’t keep it to ourselves anymore, so please welcome the Progetto M35 mod 46, the future member of the upcoming Italian line.

While some may think this is just another tank, the Progetto M35 mod 46 introduces a gameplay mechanic that gives you a unique way to approach each battle. We’re calling it an “autoreloader," a feature that will be available to higher-tier Italian medium tanks, once the nation makes its official debut.

Currently, the game offers a couple dozen tanks that carry autoloaders, and so does our newcomer, but there’s a crucial difference. It’s a tricky, unusual, and very tempting concept we’re testing that opens a new way to play. And this is the main reason we’d like to get you acquainted with the upcoming Tech Tree at this stage, so there’s enough time to gather your feedback and test the mechanic until it’s molto bene.

How it Works

We all know the basics of autoloader mechanics. You have a certain number of shells in your cylinder, and once it’s loaded, you can unleash a damaging salvo in around 10 seconds. This comes as one of the two modes available for the Progetto M35 mod 46. Let’s call it the “classic” autoloader.

There’s also, however, the “Italian” way to get things done. Right after you fire your first shell, the autoreloader instantly starts nesting a fresh one. Here’s where you have the freedom to choose whether to wait for loading to complete, or spit out your remaining rounds. If you go the classic autoloader route, every successive new shell will gradually take more and more time to load.