Welcome back, Commander!

We're glad that you've returned to the World of Tanks community. It's been a while since you last roamed the battlefields in a Platoon of like-minded tank commanders or conquered the Global Map with clanmates. Your collection of mighty vehicles is waiting for you in your Garage, but the development of World of Tanks hasn’t stopped, and you might have missed some exciting updates and new features added to the game in 2020 and 2021. We have selected interesting changes and improvements to ease you back into the driver’s seat.

Let's see what you might have missed!


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Field Modification

Update 1.14 (August 2021)

  • Field Modification is a set of tools for fine-tuning specific technical characteristics of your vehicles once they have reached Elite status.
  • It's available for all Tier VI–X vehicles, including Collectors', special, and Premium vehicles, but not rentals and vehicles from various special game modes.
  • Field Modification consists of three types of modifications:
    • Standard
      • Unlocked by using Combat XP or Free XP when the Field Modification level is increased
      • Provides a small boost to one characteristic, depending on the vehicle's combat role
    • Dual
      • Purchased using credits
      • Allows redistribution of a vehicle’s characteristics to make it more effective in one aspect at the cost of another
    • Special
      • The first Special Modification enables the Essentials Loadout, an alternative set of shells and consumables.
      • The second Special Modification provides you with the Auxiliary Loadout, an alternative set of equipment and directives.
      • The third Special Modification allows you to assign a category to a second equipment slot.
    • The first two Special Modifications are only available for Tier VI and VII vehicles, but all three are available for Tier VIII–X vehicles.

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Field Modification is an excellent feature for adjusting your favorite vehicle to your playstyle. Check out our video guide for a demonstration, and make sure you take a look at the available Modifications in your Garage before you hit the "Battle!" button.

Rework of HE Shells

Update 1.13 (June 2021)

  • HE shells now deal damage directly at the point of impact.
  • HE shells can now penetrate screens, tracks, wheels, and destructible obstacles.
  • The behavior of HE shells is more predictable.
  • Tactical gameplay, such as considering enemy weak spots and armor layouts, has become more important.
  • After exploding, small pieces of spall are scattered inside the vehicle, injuring crew members and causing damage.

FULL DETAILS

Watch our dedicated video guide about the HE shells update for more details, and make sure to check and adjust your loadout before rolling out!

Changes to SPGs and Their Mechanics

Update 1.13 (June 2021)

  • Tactical options for SPG attacks and counters were added.
  • SPGs are now equipped with three shell types, each with a specific combat purpose, trajectory, and velocity:
    • Standard HE shells with stun
      • Cause low damage and stun crews for a short period of time
      • Feature the lowest velocity of all three shell types but the most comfortable, high-angle trajectory
    • Alternative HE shells without stun
      • Have a higher velocity but a lower trajectory
      • Higher penetration and damage values than standard HE shells
      • Able to damage internal modules and injure the crew
    • AP shells
      • Have the flattest trajectory, greatest penetration values, and highest velocity of all three shell types
  • SPG shell tracers are now much brighter and clearer, making it easier to gauge the approximate positions of SPGs and the directions from where they fired, as well as when.
  • Sound Detection is a brand-new commander perk that warns of incoming SPG fire and indicates the splash damage radius to trained commanders inside the danger zone.
  • Field of fire markers on the minimap indicate the point of impact of SPG shells for 10 seconds.

FULL DETAILS

You can find examples and more details about the changes to SPGs in our dedicated video guide. Check it out and see for yourself what it's now like to play with or against artillery.

Equipment 2.0

Update 1.10 (August 2020)

  • The equipment and consumables interface was reworked.
  • Several new types of equipment have been added.
  • Equipment is separated into four categories:
    • Firepower
    • Survivability
    • Mobility
    • Scouting
  • Every first equipment mounting slot in Tier VI–X vehicles received a specialization and now provides an additional bonus if the equipment category matches the slot category.
  • Revision and changes were made to existing equipment items.

FULL DETAILS  

The equipment system was significantly changed, which impacts the setup of your favorite tanks. Check your Depot for stored items and Demounting Kits, look into the effects of new and reworked equipment, and determine which configuration works best for you.

New Czechoslovakian Heavies (Tier VII–X)

Update 1.14 (August 2021)

  • A new line of Czechoslovakian heavy tanks has joined the game.
  • Four researchable vehicles from Tier VII–X:
    • Vz. 44-1
    • TNH 105/1000
    • TNH T Vz. 51
    • Vz. 55
  • Versatile heavy tanks with solid turrets, thick lower frontal plates, and good maneuverability, they easily perform the duties of brawlers.
  • Starting from Tier VIII, all Czechoslovakian heavies can choose between two top guns:
    • The first gun fires in classic (cyclic) mode.
    • The second features a 2-shell autoloader.
    • Both guns are equal in battle performance and have the same caliber, alpha damage, and depression/elevation angles.

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New Italian Heavies (Tier VII–X)

Update 1.11.1 (January 2021)

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New Polish Mediums (Tier V–X)

Update 1.10 (August 2020)

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Tours of Duty

Update 1.10.1 (October 2020)

  • Tours of Duty are regular in-game events for clans.
  • Players earn Contribution Points and Tour Points for completing Tasks and Tour Objectives. Points allow players to progress and receive valuable rewards.
  • The duration of a Tour of Duty is 2 weeks.
  • When one Tour ends, the next one begins immediately with new rewards.

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Vehicle Rebalances

  • We've amended the characteristics of several standard, reward, and Premium vehicles from various nations to adjust their performance while retaining their key gameplay features.
  • The following popular vehicles are among those that have received changes:
Update 1.14 (August 2021) Update 1.12 (March 2021)

PATCH NOTES

PATCH NOTES

Update 1.10.1 (October 2020) Update 1.10 (August 2020)

PATCH NOTES

PATCH NOTES

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We're continuously monitoring the performance of all vehicles in the game. Their values will be adjusted if a tank persistently over- or underperforms or cannot fulfill its intended role on the battlefield. Go in-game or search through the patch notes to see which of your favorites were updated since you last took them into battle.

Rejoin the action, fight fierce battles, and start conquering the battlefield again. Roll Out!

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