Calling all tank battalions, Wargaming has announced that the Wargaming.net League 2015 Grand Finals will be taking place on April 25-26 at EXPO XXI in Warsaw, Poland. The event will be organized with support from the city of Warsaw. 12 of the finest World of Tanks teams will clash in a series of high-octane battles to determine who deserves the title of world champion.
“The biggest WGL eSports event is about to start its engine,” said Mohamed Fadl, eSports Director of Europe and North America at Wargaming. “The recent revamp of tournament rules changed the surface of WGL eSports. Soon, we’ll see the best of the best meet in the final face-off in what’s set to be a breathtaking and action-packed Grand Finals.”
“I’m delighted that Warsaw, for a second time in a row, will be hosting the best World of Tanks pro players,” said Michał Olszewski, Deputy Mayor of Warsaw. “It’s thanks to the excellent cooperation and the great atmosphere of last year’s event that organizers decided to choose the Polish capital once again for the Grand Finals. The previous tournament gathered masses of spectators and I hope that this year will be another resounding success.”
Ahead of last season’s regional qualifies, the Wargaming.net League introduced a new revamped tournament format, coming up with Attack/Defense mode. The new setup and rules were developed in cooperation with other pro gamers to strengthen gameplay and streamline objectives in eSports matches for World of Tanks.
Whether playing in attack or defense, teams will have to play a proactive role in order to win the match. This will enhance the overall entertainment value. Having no chance of a draw, players must seize the initiative in battle to ensure victory. Team has one season to refine their tactics and master the new setup.
During the first year, the Wargaming.net League attracted over 200,000 pro gamers and hosted over 1,000 tournaments. Drawing on the enthusiasm of Wargaming, its players and fans, the upcoming Grand Finals are set to be an even larger spectacle than last year’s.
The 2015 Grand Finals will be free to the public, with a variety of prizes and exclusive giveaways for the most passionate spectators.