For example, if network traffic is cheaper at some specific hours, or if you just want to avoid updates at the times when you use the PC most frequently. In addition, you can schedule game updates in the WGC and choose the most convenient time for you. You can find the instructions on how to do it in the section of this article titled: 'How to manually set the WGC's interactions with a network.' You can limit the download speeds of any upcoming updates, or turn the feature off completely.

They are used to improve download processes on the days when updates are released and lower the game servers' loads. Some projects have upcoming updates as well. As a rule, you can run an updated game immediately after any updates have been downloaded.

The first type relates to directly updating a game to its latest version. While loading news and other content, bandwidth usage increases, but still remains at a very low level.Īny updates found by the WGC can be categorized into two types. Only content that relates to the game you're currently browsing is loaded. News and other content, which is displayed in the main WGC window, is loaded only when you start (or maximize) the application. When it's disabled, you'll exit the application upon closing the Game Center window. It's possible to disable the switch to background mode when the Game Center window is closed.

For that purpose, it sends simple http queries. The WGC checks for any updates and notifications from time to time while in the background mode. If the icon is static, it means that the WGC isn't currently downloading any game updates, and it's in standby mode. While in the background mode, the WGC will be displayed as a round icon with the Wargaming logo on the taskbar in the bottom-right corner of the screen (near to the clock). By default, the WGC is set up in such a way that after you start it and then click the 'Close' button the WGC will switch to the background mode but continue working.

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