Update 9.19.1 reinvents the in-game onboarding experience with Boot Camp, an interactive system of tips and tutorials for newcomers and battle-hardened tankers alike. It offers a step-by-step crash course on game basics, from the Garage interface through to combat tactics and maneuvers. So if you’ve been waiting for a chance to play with more friends, now’s the moment to get them on board!

Today, we invite you on a quick guided tour of this new learning course to explain how it can be instrumental in onboarding first-time tankers and brushing up your knowledge of the game. Let’s get to it!

The Learning Curve

Boot Camp is meant to get first-time tankers up to speed without information overload, guiding them through the game one function at a time, pointing out elements that might be hard for newcomers to understand and offering a thorough explanation. Learning begins with mastering combat basics, followed by a walkthrough of the Garage interface, reinforced with a set of tips explaining how to interact with each of its elements. Once the player’s got a grip on them, they can study tactical maneuvers against computer-controlled opponents in a series of four battles: