Critical Update Incoming

Germany

• Maus, Mäuschen:
• New exclusive inscription added: "Jerry" 
• Großtraktor-Krupp: 
• Armament has been replaced with a hydraulic rake. For historical reasons.
• Tiger I:
• Reclassified as Tier V
• Designation changed from heavy tank to Wunderwaffe
• Chances of ricochet of incoming fire increased by 50%
• 8,8 cm KW.K. 43 L/71 damage per shell raised to 500
• Camouflage value increased by 100%
• Accuracy for all guns changed to "fire-and-forget"
• Stamp added to the hull: "Now historically accurate at last"
• Panther:
• Visual length of 7,5 cm KW.K. L/100 gun increased by 30%. 
• Flagpole added to the back of the turret as a counterbalance
• Löwe:
• Overall characteristics buffed. Again.
• Jagdpanzer 38(t) Hetzer:
• Anti-Seal-Clubbing feature added: if you reach 500 battles on the vehicle before unlocking your first Tier VIII tank, the Hetzer will be automatically reclassified as Tier VIII. No further changes to the vehicle expected.
• Grille, Grille 15:
• Exclusive Premium consumable added: Bratwurst 

USA

• M18 Hellcat:
• New exclusive inscription added: "Tom"
• T26E4 SuperPershing:
• Added a cape to the back of the turret. Colour can be adjusted via the Exterior menu
• Fall damage turned off
• T25 Pilot Number 1:
• Renamed to Top Gun and moved to World of Warplanes
• M10 Wolverine:
• Added a custom yellow camouflage pattern and two additional guns to the turret.
• HP regeneration enabled
• M56 Scorpion:
• Grappling hook added as a secondary armament - will pull the enemy towards your position when used

Japan

• O-NI:
• Renamed to O-NI Chan
• Cat ears added to the sides of the turret
• Type 5 Heavy:
• Ammunition for the 15 cm/45 41st Year Type changed from HE to Renault Otsu. Yes, the gun will now load and fire Tier I vehicles instead of standard shells. It's legit - we saw it in a Japanese cartoon once.
• O-I:
• Mouse-clicking on the tank's name in battle will turn the vehicle on and off
• O-Ho:
• Renamed to Ho-Ho-Ho and removed from the game to be later reintroduced as the first Laplandish vehicle in World of tanks

France

• AMX 40
• Due to hunting season's closure, shooting at ducks is now prohibited

USSR

• KV-2
• Accuracy of the 152 MM M-10 gun increased by 100%, as the shells are carried by the unshaken spirit of glorious revolution
• Object 252 U and Defender
• Overall characteristics of the vehicle have been buffed, as our research has shown that it is underperforming for a glorious Soviet tank
• SU-14-2
• Renamed to (P)Arty Bus. Just kidding, partying is an unnatural concept developed by the decadent West, and thus incompatible with the spirit of glorious revolution

UK

• Light VIC
• Renamed to Zero Sugar VIC
• Churchill GC
• Renamed to Churchill Game Carrier
• Overall characteristics nerfed, as we feel that it's way overpowered in its current state
• TOG II*:
• Baptised as HMS TOG and moved to World of Warships as the game's very first submarine

Malinovka

• Research has shown that the hill area in the northern part of the map hasn't seen a single tank in 4 years. Consequently, a decision was made to cut down the map to just the open field betweeen the bases and their respecitve buildings.
• Additional bushes, tents and campfires have been added to improve the ambience of the map

• New medals introduced:
• Bush Squatter - Camp for at least 6 minutes in bushes without firing a single shot
• I Helped - as a scout, spot at least 6 enemy vehicles during the first minute of battle by performing a straight line rush towards the enemy base, resulting in your tank's destruction and no measurable contribution to your team
• Murphy's Law - miss or bounce at least 3 consecutive shots aimed at enemy weakspots from a distance of 100m or less, while receiving 3 consecutive penetrating shots at the same time
• Lord Protector - as a scout, spend the entire match camping with arties thus having no measurable contribution to your team
• Low Rider - while driving Swedish tank destroyers, enter Siege Mode and bounce your vehicle up and down 15 times
• Partially restored chat functions between the teams. From now on, you will be able to send the following pre-determined messages from a special drop-down menu:
• Git gud, nabs!
• Too easy!
• I hate you, arty!
• OMG, HAX! I REPORT U!
• Kemp moar bush!
• Polan can into space!
• Uninstal pls
• CHEATERZ! CHEATERZ EVERYWHERE!
• Well played! I salute you for the outstanding skills and teamwork you presented during this match. There is no shame in losing to an opponent of your caliber and I hope we can meet on the battlefield again some time!
• Good game! Even though you lost, I am in awe of your spirit and the fierce resistance you put up against my team. Gloria victis, my fellow tankers!