When can I leave a battle?
World of Tanks is a team-based game. Players are expected to keep on playing and helping their teams as long as their vehicle is not destroyed.
If your vehicle gets destroyed, however, you may leave the battle by pressing [Back to Garage].
At the end of a battle, it may take up to 15 seconds for the server to process this step. Wait for the game to send you to the Garage.
What if I leave a battle while my vehicle is still operational?
When a player presses [Back to Garage] and leaves a battle with their vehicle still operational, the game destroys said vehicle. This prevents it from moving around the battlefield by itself or staying put and spotting for its teammates.
- Players who leave a battle before the destruction of their vehicle are considered deserters.
- Repeated offenders receive a warning. After a certain number of violations, their accounts get penalized.
Penalties equal the amount of income from the battle that was abandoned, including but not limited to: loss of experience, credits, bonuses for missions, medals, or marks of excellence. Furthermore, if a player leaves a Skirmish, they will not gain an Industrial Resource.
New players with fewer than a set minimum number of battles are not penalized for leaving a battle early. However, a warning message is displayed.
Disconnections and In-Game Inactivity
Disconnecting from the game hinders your team, so try to reconnect as soon as possible. There's a 2-minute window to reconnect to the battle, and this will not be counted against your account.
However, if you are able to reconnect but the battle is over, you may still receive a warning. Connection issues and game crashes are not exempt from warnings and fines.
- Should disconnections or game crashes become concerning, contact our Player Support team for assistance.
In-game inactivity or being AFK (Away From Keyboard) is when players who join a battle stay inactive instead of participating. If the system detects that your vehicle is inactive, you will receive a warning. In cases of multiple inactive battles, the penalty is the same as that detailed above for desertion.