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  1. Tankers!
  2.  
  3. The 8.4 Update will be coming soon to the NA server; we don't have a definite date for you just yet, but we'll let you know as soon as we do! In the meantime, we thought you'd appreciate a look at the official notes for the update.
  4.  
  5. Important! NVIDIA video card driver versions 310.70, 310.90, 314.07 may cause client crashes & FPS drop-downs. It is recommended to use driver version 306.97.
  6.  
  7. Battle tutorial for beginners has been added (tutorial mission has its own map).
  8. Added a branch of tank destroyers to the British tech tree: Universal Carrier QF 2 pounder, Alecto, Valentine AT, АТ 2, АТ 7, Gun Carrier Churchill, АТ 8, АТ 15, А39 Tortoise, FV215b(183).
  9. Added three new German light tanks: Pz.I, Pz.I Ausf.С , Pz.II Ausf.G.
  10. The following German light tanks have been moved to Tier IV, V and VI to match their rebalanced characteristics: Luchs, VK 1602, VK2801
  11. New USSR premium tier VI tank destroyer available in the in-game shop: SU-100Y.
  12. The following maps were reworked for improved graphics: Steppes, Fisherman's Bay, Ensk, Live Oaks.
  13. Dragon Ridge and Serene Coast maps removed from random battle mode for re-working.
  14. Game and visual fixes for the following maps: Cliff, Prokhorovka, Abbey.
  15. "Assault" mode has been temporary disabled for the following maps: Malinovka and Westfield.
  16. Fixed rounding on roads and crater textures for the Ruinberg map.
  17. Reduced slope of the lower nose plate of the PzV Panther, PzV/IV, Panther M10, JagdPanther by 55 degrees.
  18. Thickness of lower frontal hull armour of PzV Panther, PzV/IV, Panther M10, JagdPanther has been redused to 55 mm
  19. Reduced slope of the lower nose plate of the T-44 by 45 degrees.
  20. Fixed minor bugs with the damage model of the following tanks: AT-15А, Matilda Black Prince, Matilda (USSR), Grille, AMX 13-75, AMX 13-90, AMX 12t, Churchill I, VK 4205B, M12, M41, Object 212, Caernarvon, M46 Patton, Maus, Е-100.
  21. Improved the protection offered by the joint between lower and higher nose plates on Caernarvon, Conqueror and FV215b tanks up to 203, 203 and 254 mm accordingly
  22. Fixed bugs in visual models: IS-3, Churchill LL, М41, Т69, KV-3, TOG-2, SU-14, S-51, Hetzer.
  23. Fixed mixed up left and right tracks in the damage model of the WZ131 tank.
  24. Fixed camo costs for Chinese T-34-2
  25. Fixed appearance of the final drive cover for Т-34 and vehicles built on its hull.
  26. Game supports NVIDIA SLI configurations.
  27. Fixed the loss of performance on some configurations while using server reticle in sniper mode.
  28. The FPS rate in hangar is forcibly limited to 60 FPS.
  29. Reworked and optimised tank engine exhaust effect.
  30. Fixed the FPS drop for some configurations during the rendering of fire and explosions effects while in a sniper mode
  31. Fixed in some cases the game client crash is used during loading of a battle when the Alt +tab
  32. Fixed some bugs in the display and update rate of dynamic shadows.
  33. Tanks with auto loader system will reload the whole cassette/drum instead of one shell when the “Intuition” skill is triggered.
  34. Returned the option to train crew members for tanks missing in the hangar. A separate warning window has been added for this purpose.
  35. Fixed the ammo order during a turret or gun change.
  36. Fixed barrel scoring in some cases when targeting a close obstacle.
  37. Fixed damage randomization omission of the HE shells when they hit the ground near a tank
  38. Removed the restriction of the “external view” button for vehicles with incomplete crew.
  39. Added the possibility to choose addressing system in battle chat: with or without auto save of the addressee.
  40. Added a windowed full-screen option (maximize button in the right top corner).
  41. Fixed barrel scoring and turret turning after a hit.
  42. Fixed after-shot rattle in the left speaker for some configurations.
  43. Fixed some bugs in the visual models of surrounding objects and building damage.
  44. Fixed client crash when pressing "Update Device" in the settings menu.
  45. Fixed wrong output for FPS values, ping and lag indication for the Logitech G19 keyboard.
  46. Added new pictures to the login screen.
  47. Complemented description of commemorative medals.
  48. Fixed a bug which mixed up the command order "Affirmative!" and "Negative!" for tank destroyers in some situations.
  49. Added additional effects for destroying big tanks.
  50. Added the ability to remove heavy weight equipment and modules and replace them with lower weight ones when the chassis is overloaded.
  51. Added the display of the drowning timer and module repair indicator in the post mortem observation mode.
  52. Fixed a rare client crash after fast quitting and then connecting to the game.
  53. "Damage upon detecting" in the after battle statistics renamed into "Damage upon your detecting".
  54. Fixed audio interruptions during the voice chat test.
  55. Implemented restoration of working ability for the voice chat after disconnection.
  56. When a client is minimized, its icon is not blinking now at the start of the battle, and for 5 seconds before the start.
  57. Fixed receiving of the "Sniper" achievement when damaging allied tank with HE shell.
  58. Fixed incorrect amount of credits received for selling a vehicle being displayed in both vehicle selling window and following system notifications.
  59. Fixed report system (complaints) in the post-battle statistics for players not involved in the platoon.
  60. Fixed camera in-tank-entry when you close to some objects.
  61. Fixed the failure of "10 calibers rule" for internal ricochet
  62. Fixed some bugs in achieving Kolobanov's medal for the cases when the members of both teams quitting to the hangar before the end of a battle.
  63. Fixed the displaying of the sold tank as not researched in the tech tree.
  64. Fixed a rare client crash when going to the tank research window.
  65. Added information on "potentially recieved damage" to the post battle statistics. Considered all the potential damage, that a tank could receive with ricocheted or not penetrated shells (including side skirts armor).
  66. Fixed damage from falling received by absent turret for TDs and SPGs.
  67. Fixed display of teamdamage and teamkill for the post-battle statistics window when allied tank was destroyed by fire after your hit.
  68. Fixed descriptions of the "Sniper" and "Steel Wall" achievements.
  69. Implemented new function of loading the necessary shell type within the countdown before the battle start.
  70. Completely re-worked tracers effect.
  71.  
  72. Detailed list of changes in the tanks characteristics:
  73.  
  74. Chinese tanks:
  75.  
  76. Type 2597 Chi-Ha:
  77.  
  78. Cost of 57 mm Gun Type 97 gun is changed from 3000 to 2000
  79. Cost of 57 mm Gun Type 97 gun is changed from 3000 to 2000
  80.  
  81. WZ-132:
  82.  
  83. Cost of the engine 8V135 is changed from 43000 to 49000
  84. Reloading time for 100 mm 59-100T gun is changed from 8.6 sec. to 9.1 sec.
  85.  
  86. French tanks:
  87.  
  88. AMX M4(1945):
  89.  
  90. Depression angle of 105 mm Canon 13TR gun changed from 5 degrees to 10 degrees
  91. Depression angle of 90 mm DCA 30 gun changed from 5 degrees to 10 degrees
  92. Depression angle of 90 mm DCA 45 gun changed from 5 degrees to 10 degrees
  93. Depression angle of 90 mm F3 gun changed from 5 degrees to 10 degrees
  94.  
  95. RenaultBS:
  96.  
  97. Load capacity of RenaultBS M17 chassis changed form 7800 kg to 5000 kg
  98. Load capacity of RenaultBS M26/M27 chassis changed form 8200 kg to 7000 kg
  99. Body weight changed from 2750 kg to 2714 kg
  100.  
  101. German tanks:
  102.  
  103. PzKpfw 35 (t):
  104.  
  105. Cost of 2 cm KwK 30 L/55 gun changed from 2130 to 1910
  106. Cost of 2 cm KwK 30 L/55 gun changed from 2130 to 1910
  107.  
  108. PzKpfw II:
  109.  
  110. Cost of 2 cm KwK 30 L/55 gun changed from 2130 to 1910
  111. Cost of 2 cm KwK 30 L/55 gun changed from 2130 to 1910
  112.  
  113. * PzKpfw II Luchs:
  114.  
  115. Camouflage cost increased to 33%
  116. Load capacity of Luchsketten Ausf. A chassis changed from 12250 kg to 12500 kg
  117. Traverse mechanics changed for Luchsketten Ausf. A chassis
  118. Traverse speed of Luchsketten Ausf. A changed from 35 to 30
  119. Dispersion on move for Luchsketten Ausf. A chassis reduced by 4%
  120. Dispersion on turn for Luchsketten Ausf. A chassis reduced by 4%
  121. Resistance of Luchsketten Ausf. A chassis for solid grounds increased by 9%
  122. Resistance of Luchsketten Ausf. A chassis for moderately soft grounds reduced by 24%
  123. Resistance of Luchsketten Ausf. A chassis for soft grounds reduced by 19%
  124. Research cost of Luchsketten Ausf. B chassis changed from 750 to 1950
  125. Load capacity of Luchsketten Ausf. B chassis changed from 15850 kg to 15500 kg
  126. Cost of Luchsketten Ausf. B chassis changed from 4650 to 9650
  127. Traverse mechanics changed for Luchsketten Ausf. B chassis
  128. Traverse speed of Luchsketten Ausf. B chassis changed from 38 to 33
  129. Dispersion on move for Luchsketten Ausf. B chassis reduced by 4%
  130. Dispersion on turn for Luchsketten Ausf. B chassis reduced by 4%
  131. Resistance of Luchsketten Ausf. B chassis for moderately grounds reduced by 20%
  132. Resistance of Luchsketten Ausf. B chassis for soft grounds reduced by 8%
  133. Power capacity of Maybach HL 66 P engine changed from 200 to 180
  134. Body weight changed from 7000 kg to 6830 kg
  135. Tank tier changed from III to IV
  136. Tank cost changed from 39000 to 155000
  137. Repair cost increased by 21%
  138. Max reverse speed changed from 20 km/h to 22 km/h
  139. View range for PzKpfw-IIL-Großturm turret changed from 330 m to 360 m
  140. Reload time of 2 cm Flak 38 L/112 gun changed from 3.4 sec to 2.7 sec
  141. Reload time of 2 cm KwK 38 L/55 gun changed from 3.4 sec to 2.7 sec
  142. Dispersion on turret turn for 3,7 cm KwK 36 L/46.5 gun reduced by 29%
  143. Elevation angle of 5 cm KwK 38 L/42 gun changed from -17 degrees to -20 degrees
  144. Depression angle of 5 cm KwK 38 L/42 gun changed from 8 degrees to 10 degrees
  145. Dispersion on turret turn for 5 cm KwK 38 L/42 gum reduced by 25%
  146. Added new 3 cm M.K.103 gun
  147. Added new 5 cm KwK 39 L/60 gun
  148. PzKpfw-IIL-Großturm turret tier changed from 4 to 5
  149. Cost of PzKpfw-IIL-Großturm turret changed from 4700 to 10500
  150. Turret traverse speed for PzKpfw-IIL-Großturm changed from 26 deg/sec to 38 deg/sec
  151. Turret weight changed from 2500 kg to 2000 kg
  152. View range of PzKpfw-IIL-Luchsturm turret changed from 320 m to 330 m
  153. Aiming time for 2 cm Flak 38 L/112 gun changed from 1.6 sec to 1.5 sec
  154. Reload time for 2 cm Flak 38 L/112 gun changed from 4.3 sec to 3 sec
  155. Dispersion on turret turn for 2 cm Flak 38 L/112 gun reduced by 20%
  156. Aiming time of 2 cm KwK 38 L/55 gun changed from 1.6 sec to 1.5sec
  157. Reload time for 2 cm KwK 38 L/55 gun changed from 4.3 sec to 3 sec
  158. Dispersion on turret turn for 2 cm KwK 38 L/55 gun reduced by 20%
  159. Elevation angle of 3,7 cm KwK 36 L/46.5 gun changed from -20 degrees to -16 degrees
  160. Depression angle of 3,7 cm KwK 36 L/46.5 gun changed from 10 degrees to 8 degrees
  161. Added new 3 cm M.K.103 gum
  162. Turret traverse speed for PzKpfw-IIL-Luchsturm changed from 39 deg/sec to 42 deg/sec
  163. Total HP with PzKpfw-IIL-Großturm turret mounted changed from 230 to 340 points.
  164. Total HP with PzKpfw-IIL-Luchsturm turret mounted changed from 190 to 310 points.
  165.  
  166. VK 1602 Leopard:
  167.  
  168. Cammo price increased by 25%
  169. Load limit for suspension Leopardketten Ausf. A changed from 22250 kg. to 21900 kg.
  170. Changed reversal mechanism for suspencion Leopardketten Ausf. A
  171. Traverce speed for Leopardketten Ausf. A changed from 30 to 33
  172. Gun dispersion on movement with Leopardketten Ausf. A decreased by 4%
  173. Gun dispersion on turning with Leopardketten Ausf. A decreased by 4%
  174. Passability for suspension Leopardketten Ausf. A on moderately soft grounds decreased by 29%
  175. Passability for suspension Leopardketten Ausf. A on soft grounds decreased by 8%
  176. Research cost for suspension Leopardketten Ausf. B changed from 2615 to 5100
  177. Load limit for suspension Leopardketten Ausf. B changed from 25550 kg. to 24000 kg.
  178. Price for suspencion Leopardketten Ausf. B changed from 10740.0 to 12740.0
  179. Changed reversal mechanism for Leopardketten Ausf. B
  180. Traverce speed for Leopardketten Ausf. B changed from 33 to 36
  181. Passability for suspension Leopardketten Ausf. B on moderately soft grounds decreased by 27%
  182. Passability for suspension Leopardketten Ausf. B по on soft grounds decreased by 9%
  183. Hull weight changed from 10000 kg to 12320 kg
  184. Tank price changed from 210000 to 355000
  185. Repair costs increased by 7%
  186. Max reverce speed changed from 20 km/h to 22 km/h
  187. Max forward speed changed from 68 km/h to 60 km/h
  188. View range for turret Leopardturm changed from 350 m. to 380 m.
  189. Aiming time for 5 cm KwK 39 L/60 changed from 2.3 sec. to 1.7 sec.
  190. Elevation angle for 5 cm KwK 39 L/60 gun changed from -17 degrees to -20 degrees
  191. Depression angle for 5 cm KwK 39 L/60 gun changed from 6 degrees to 10 degrees
  192. Reloading time for 5 cm KwK 39 L/60 changed from 2.5 sec. to 2.1 sec.
  193. Dispercion for 5 cm KwK 39 L/60 changed from 0.4 м to 0.39 м
  194. Added 3 cm M.K.103 gun
  195. Removed the followin gun - 3,7 cm KwK 36 L/46.5
  196. Removed the followin gun - 5 cm KwK 38 L/42
  197. Turrer rotation speed for Leopardturm changed from 42 deg/sec to 40 deg/sec
  198. Turret weight changed from 3000 kg to 2000 kg
  199. HP changed from 390 to 440.
  200.  
  201. VK 2801:
  202.  
  203. Camouflage cost increased by 20%
  204. VK-2801-Ketten Ausf. A suspension load capacity changed from 22500 kg. to 26500 kg.
  205. Gun dispersion on move with VK-2801-Ketten Ausf. A suspension increased by 33%
  206. Gun dispersion on hull turning with VK-2801-Ketten Ausf. A suspension increased by 33%
  207. VK-2801-Ketten Ausf. A suspension performance on solid ground decreased by 9%
  208. VK-2801-Ketten Ausf. A suspension performance on moderately soft ground decreased by 15%
  209. VK-2801-Ketten Ausf. A suspension performance on soft ground decreased by 9%
  210. VK-2801-Ketten Ausf. B suspension load capacity changed from 28800 kg to 29000 kg
  211. Gun dispersion on move with VK-2801-Ketten Ausf. B increased by 64%
  212. Gun dispersion on hull turning with VK-2801-Ketten Ausf. B increased by 64%
  213. VK-2801-Ketten Ausf. B suspension performance on soft ground decreased by 10%
  214. Hull weight changed from 10500 kg to 13438 kg
  215. Tank Tier changed from V to VI
  216. Tank price changed from 705000 to 945000
  217. Maximum speed changed from 72 km/h to 60 km/h
  218. View distance of VK-2801-Turm Ausf. A turret changed from 350 m to 370 m
  219. Elevation angle of 5 cm KwK 39 L/60 gun changed from -17 degrees to -20 degrees
  220. Depression angle of 5 cm KwK 39 L/60 gun changed from 6 degrees to 8 degrees
  221. Dispersion of 5 cm KwK 39 L/60 gun on turret traverse decreased by 33%
  222. Elevation angle of 7,5 cm KwK 37 L/24 gun changed from -17 degrees to -20 degrees
  223. Depression angle of 7,5 cm KwK 37 L/24 gun changed from 6 degrees to 8 degrees
  224. Reloading speed of 7,5 cm KwK 37 L/24 gun changed from 4 sec to 3.8 sec
  225. 7,5 cm KwK 37 L/24 gun dispersion on turret traverse decreased by 17%
  226. Dispersion of 7,5 cm KwK 37 L/24 gun changed from 0.54 m to 0.55 m
  227. Elevation angle of 7,5 cm KwK 40 L/43 gun changed from -17 degrees to -20 degrees
  228. Depression of 7,5 cm KwK 40 L/43 gun changed from 6 degrees to 8 degrees
  229. Reloading time of 7,5 cm KwK 40 L/43 gun changed from 4 sec to 3.8 sec
  230. Dispersion of 7,5 cm KwK 40 L/43gun on turret traverse decreased by 17%
  231. Elevation angle of 7,5 cm KwK 40 L/48 gun changed from -17 degrees to -20 degrees
  232. Depression angle of 7,5 cm KwK 40 L/48 gun changed from 6 degrees to 8 degrees
  233. Reload time of 7,5 cm KwK 40 L/48 gun changed from 4 sec to 3.8 sec
  234. Dispersion of 7,5 cm KwK 40 L/48 gun on turret traverse decreased by 17%
  235. Turret weight changed from 3000 kg to 2800 kg
  236. Aiming time of 10,5 cm KwK 42 L/28 gun changed from 1.7 sec to 2.3 sec
  237. Elevation angle of 10,5 cm KwK 42 L/28 gun changed from -17 degrees to -20 degrees
  238. Depression angle of 10,5 cm KwK 42 L/28 gun changed from 6 degrees to 8 degrees
  239. Dispersion of 10,5 cm KwK 42 L/28 gun on turret traverse increased by 33%
  240. Dispersion of 10,5 cm KwK 42 L/28 gun changed from 0.54 m to 0.55 m
  241. Elevation angle of 5 cm KwK 39 L/60 gun changed from -17 degrees to -20 degrees
  242. Depression angle of 5 cm KwK 39 L/60 gun changed from 6 degrees to 8 degrees
  243. Elevation angle of 7,5 cm KwK 37 L/24 gun changed from -17 to -20 degrees
  244. Depression angle of 7,5 cm KwK 37 L/24 gun changed from 6 degrees to 8 degrees
  245. Reloading time of 7,5 cm KwK 37 L/24 gun changed from 3.7 sec to 3.4 sec
  246. Dispersion of 7,5 cm KwK 37 L/24 gun changed from 0.54 m to 0.55 m
  247. Elevation angle of 7,5 cm KwK 40 L/43 gun changed from -17 degrees to -20 degrees
  248. Depression angle of 7,5 cm KwK 40 L/43 gun changed from 6 degrees to 8 degrees
  249. Reloading time of 7,5 cm KwK 40 L/43 gun changed from 3.7 sec to 3.4 sec
  250. Elevation angle of 7,5 cm KwK 40 L/48 gun changed from -17 degrees to -20 degrees
  251. Depression angle of 7,5 cm KwK 40 L/48 gun changed from 6 degrees to 8 degrees
  252. Reloading time of 7,5 cm KwK 40 L/48 gun changed from 3.7 sec to 3.4 sec
  253. Turret weight changed from 4000 kg to 3000 kg
  254. Durability with VK-2801-Turm Ausf. A turret changed from 560 to 550 hit points
  255.  
  256. British tanks:
  257.  
  258. Crusader:
  259.  
  260. Cost of Nuffield Liberty Mk. V engine changed from 11500 to 12500
  261.  
  262. Cromwell:
  263.  
  264. Cost of Nuffield Liberty Mk. V engine changed from 11500 to 12500
  265. Cost of 183mm HESH shell for British TD FV215b(183) raised to 20 gold.
  266. Cost of 20pdr HE Mk3 shell raised to 260 credits.
  267.  
  268. American tanks:
  269.  
  270. M4A2E4 Sherman:
  271.  
  272. Elevation angle of 75 mm Gun M3 L/37 gun changed from -25 degrees to -20 degrees
  273. Depression angle of 75 mm Gun M3 L/37 gun changed from 10 degrees to 5 degrees
  274.  
  275. Ram II:
  276.  
  277. Body weight changed from 12600 kg to 12670 kg
  278.  
  279. T57 Heavy Tank:
  280.  
  281. Elevation angle of 120 mm Gun T179 gun changed from -15 degrees to -12 degrees
  282.  
  283. Soviet tanks:
  284.  
  285. Object 212:
  286.  
  287. Load capacity of Object 212 chassis changed from 55000 kg to 55500 kg
  288.  
  289. Object 261:
  290.  
  291. Load capacity of Object 261 chassis changed from 59200 kg to 59900 kg
  292.  
  293. S-51:
  294.  
  295. Load capacity of S-51 chassis changed from 50500 kg to 52000 kg
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