Status
SteamPeaks
ChartsSalesUpcomingPatchesNewsCalculator
New on SteamEvery app, DLC and depot the minute Steam creates itAppsEvery app on Steam, newest change firstPackagesSubs and bundles, and what each containsDepotsDepots, manifests and install sizesTagsSteam's user tags and the games under themDevelopers & publishersCompanies and their cataloguesTechnologiesEngines, SDKs and anti-cheat found in the filesChange historyEvery PICS changelist as it lands
SignalsNineteen readings of the whole catalogueCompareAny games side by sideRecordsAll-time peaks and the days they were setReportsWeekly and monthly write-upsAlerts & newsroomWatch a game, get told when it movesSteam statusIs Steam up, right nowWeb API explorerTry the endpoints in the browser
NewsSteam's own announcements and the sales calendarCalculatorWhat a Steam account is worth, and its pile of shame
/
Sign in
/
SteamPeaks
The ultimate resource for Steam data.
ExploreChartsSalesSales and festsUpcomingPatchesNewsRecordsTrendingSignals
DatabaseAppsPackagesDepotsTagsDevelopersTechnologiesChange history
ToolsCalculatorCompareSearchAlertsSteam statusAPI
SiteMethodologyFAQDiscordSupportSign in via Steam
Not affiliated with Valve or Steam. Game names and artwork belong to their owners. All times UTC.
PrivacyCookiesFair useStatus
Total Tank SimulatorNewsTotal Tank Simulator: Japan Update Launches March 20, 2023
Major update

Total Tank Simulator: Japan Update Launches March 20, 2023

Total Tank Simulator · published 16 Mar 2023, 17:04 UTC

All newsPlayers around this dateRead on Steam

CADETS, take your seats!

It is with great pleasure that we announce that the upcoming Total Tank Simulator: Japan Update will be launching March 20th, 2023 – yes, next Monday!

The Japan Update, will be an update to the main game, meaning you do not need to do anything to prepare for the update. Your Steam client will automatically trigger the update at 4pm GMT / 5pm CET / 9am PDT

Recently, we shared with you a small list of additions to Total Tank Simulator, including the acts that you’ll be playing, units and some brand-new images. Today, as highly requested, we wanted to share with you the full list of units you can expect from the Total Tank Simulator: Japan Update.

Tanks

  • Ha-Go (Type 95)
  • Ke-Ni (Type 98)
  • Chi-Ha (Type 97)
  • Heavy tank (Type 91)
  • Heavy Tank (Type 95)
  • O-I Super Heavy Tank


AT&TD

  • Ho-Ni (Type 1)


Special Tanks

  • Te-Ke (Type 97)
  • Ka-Chi (Type 3)


Artillery

  • 75mm Field Gun (Type 90)


Mobile Artillery

  • Ho-Ro (Type 4)


Rocket

  • Shinsei 15cm Tarenso Rocket Launcher


Support

  • Armoured Car (Type 93)
  • Sumida M.2593 (Type 91)
  • JA Truck (Type 94)
  • Soko Sangyo Ki


Air

  • Mitsubishi A6M Zero
  • Aichi D3a (Type 99)
  • Nakajima Kikka
  • Mitsubishi Ki-21


Anti-Air

  • 120mm AA Gun (Type 10)
  • 25mm AA Gun (Type 96)
  • IJA Truck (Type 94) with 120mm AA Gun (Type 10)
  • IJA Truck (Type 94) with 25mm AA Gun (Type 96)


Classified

  • Mitsubishi Ki-57
  • Kawanishi Baika (Kamikaze)


Officer Units

  • Type 94 tankette
  • Shi-Ki (Type 97)
  • Kawanishi Baika (Officer)


Infantry

  • Rifleman
  • Assault
  • Sniper
  • SMG
  • Flamethrower


Special Unit

  • Ninja


New Weapons (Dedicated to Japan Faction)

  • Type 99 rifle
  • Type 99 light machine gun
  • Type 97 sniper rifle
  • Type 100 submachine gun
  • Type 93/100 flamethrower
  • Katana
  • Shuriken
  • Glowing Katana
  • Type 97 grenade
  • Smoke bomb

This has been a huge feat for the teams at Noobz from Poland and 505 Games and we want to thank everyone who has submitted their feedback and supported us throughout this time. Additionally, if you are experiencing any issues while playing Total Tank Simulator, please let us know here - 505.games/TTSBugReportForm

Additionally, Total Tank Simulator now has 60% off in the Steam Summer Sale

Total Tank Simulator: Japan Update – Patch Notes, 20th Match 2023

  • The update adds Japan as a new playable faction alongside dedicated generals
  • New campaign: Soviet Invasion of Sakhalin and Kuril Islands for Japan faction
  • Custom music soundtrack for Japanese faction
  • Added 4 new maps
  • New Units for the Japan faction (see full list above)

Optimization and Bugfixes

  • Game startup time has been reduced
  • Now you can preview weapons in structures in the campaign’s tech tree (previously it was only possible for units)
  • Reduced game build size
  • Fixing the weapon panel display after entering a vehicle as an infantry.
  • Healing mechanics clarification:
  • Infantry can heal using med kits
  • Other units while controlled by AI cannot heal by themselves.
  • Player can always heal controlled unit
  • Fixing smoke mechanics
  • Might be used to obscure the vision of units that end up in smoke.
  • Is heavily used by the Ninja unit (New unit from Japan Update).
  • Unit in-game descriptions are now properly localized
  • Fixing manual steering sometimes breaking targeting for AI
  • This was the case for first-person weapons on vehicles
  • Fixed bug on the soft-locking game when a battle starts with issued order
  • Adding selection for units when issuing orders

James (Brand Community Manager, 505 Games)

-

Follow us below for more updates on Total Tank Simulator 🔔

Twitter - @TotalTankSim
Discord - 505.games/TotalTankDiscord

Purchase Total Tank Simulator on Steam, today!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/674500/Total_Tank_Simulator/

More from Total Tank Simulator

Other announcements

All news
Community15 Dec 2025Total Tank Simulator 2 - Q&AHey Commanders!!! We're happy that you're excited about Total Tank Simulator 2! But we also know that you have concerns and a ton of questions regarding our further plans. So, mark your calendars! We're hosting a live Q&A chat on next Tuesday 16.12.2025 at 5:00 PM CET with Jarosław Kotowski, Game Director and CEO of Noobz from Poland . Come grill him! Jump into the discussion on our new TTS 2 c…Community11 Dec 2025Total Tank Simulator 2 demo Is LIVE!Commanders, Total Tank Simulator is back! Total Tank Simulator 2 , the long-awaited sequel to the original Total Tank Simulator, has just launched its first Tech Demo. This early slice of the game showcases our brand-new physics engine, fully destructible environments, and high-intensity battles where everything can (and will) be blown to pieces. GET TTS 2 DEMO HERE: Our further plans The demo…Game update4 May 2023Total Tank Simulator: May 4th UpdateHey everyone, James here, Brand Community Manager at 505 Games working with Noobz from Poland on Total Tank Simulator. I’m here to share a small update we’ve made to Total Tank Simulator, on behalf of the recently added Japanese faction. Alongside some small balancing updates and fixes, we've also added 3 brand new tanks thanks to Community feedback. Tank Destroyer Type 3 Ho-Ni III Tank Type 3…