Patch Notes
Common Test 1: List of Changes
ExpandMain Changes
Crew
- 10 new perks, two for each qualification, have been added.
- The Reliable Placement perk has been improved: it now increases HE shell damage absorption and suspension durability by 15%, and decreases the chance of engine fire by 15%.
- The cost of resetting perks is now 100,000 credits instead of the previous 200 gold.
- HUD notifications for certain perks can now be hidden.
- Crew Books can now be used on crews in Premium vehicles without retraining.
- An operation to retire all undertrained crew members (those with insufficient Crew XP to train their first perk to 100%) from the Barracks at once has been added.
Armor Inspector
- Vehicles' external modules (turret and gun) can now be selected. The turret and gun can also be rotated.
- Information on penetration chance has been added to the tooltip displayed when hovering over the vehicle.
- Players can now select an attacking vehicle as well as its gun and shell type to see how they affect the penetration chance and effective armor.
- New visual display options have been added, allowing players to see nominal armor and penetration chance or view the vehicle with no overlays.
Vehicle Playlist Improvements
- Vehicles can now be added to Playlists from the vehicle panel in the Garage and from the My Vehicles screen (opened with the SPACE key).
- Right-clicking a vehicle in the panel opens a pop-up menu with the Manage Playlist option, allowing players to add their selected vehicle to one or more existing Playlists or create a new one.
- When a new Playlist is created, it is opened in edit mode with the selected vehicle already added.
Arcade Cabinet
The Neon Dash Event
- 30-player free-for-all race
- 10-minute battles
- All vehicles and tiers available
- Respawn and checkpoints
- Mixed-tier matchmaking
- Vehicles have a unique 2D style
- Special visual effects for vehicles and shots
- Two new maps and one from the last event
Vehicle Abilities
- Pulse Shells — Push enemy vehicles off the course
- Shield — Block Pulse Shells
- Dash — Burst forward
Map Mechanics
- Lasers — Cause damage on contact
- Jumping platforms — Launch vehicles that drive over them
Steel Hunter
- Interface elements in the event Garage have been colored green.
- All yellow loot (Supplies) has been replaced with green loot (Consumables). Green loot still contains all essential items.
- The event currency, Lucky Seals, can be earned through Progression missions and in battle.
Sound Physics Simulation
The new sound physics system introduced in Update 2.1 and based on map geometry has been added to the following maps for Random Battles and Onslaught:
- Ghost Town
- Highway
- Erlenberg
- Studzianki
- Glacier
- Outpost
- Abbey
- Westfield
- El Halluf
- Mountain Pass
- Mannerheim Line
- Empire's Border
- Tundra
- Sand River
- Steppes
- Prokhorovka
- Overlord
- Province
The system also now fully supports autocannon fire.
Battle Pass
- New content and resources for the event have been added.
Maneuvers
- Resources for the event have been added.
WoT Plus
A new subscription tier has been added: WoT Plus Pro.
WoT Plus Pro offers the following benefits:
- Pro Boost — A 35% bonus to credit, Combat XP, Free XP, and Crew XP earnings in any Tier I–X vehicle. It can only be applied to one vehicle at a time, and can be switched to a new vehicle every 12 hours.
- Service Record customization — Players can personalize their Service Record with exclusive backgrounds and ribbons to showcase their achievements to other players.
- Battle Pass Plus — The chance to earn additional Battle Pass Points in select game modes.
WoT Plus Pro is available to all Common Test players for 600 gold. This price is valid only for the Common Test and is subject to change after release.
The existing WoT Plus system has been renamed WoT Plus Core. Its benefits and price are unchanged.
Girls und Panzer
- The name of the crew member Emi Kojima has been changed to Emmi Kojima.
Vehicles
U.S.A.
- M-VII-Y
- AHT-7
China
- Ziqiang
Italy
- Predatore
Fixed Issues and Improvements
- Fixed the issue of vehicles remaining spotted for the entire battle if the vehicle that spotted them was destroyed by a Random Event.
- Fixed the issue of players being unable to repair damaged vehicles to enter Steel Hunter battles.
- Fixed the issue of the game client freezing when selling vehicles.
Commanders,
The Update 2.2 Common Test has begun! Jump in now to try out new crew perks, the enhanced Armor Inspector feature, and an updated Neon Dash event with new maps and obstacles. You can also test the returning Steel Hunter: Shamrock Showdown, updates to WoT Plus, and early versions of the upcoming Battle Pass and the clan-only Maneuvers event.
Crew Rework: New Perks and Improvements
Update 2.2 marks the final step in our long-term crew system rework. Our goal is to make interacting with your crew as clear, flexible, and comfortable as possible while preserving the core mechanics you're already familiar with.
The upcoming update introduces 10 new perks—two new perks for each major qualification. All existing perks remain unchanged, with the exception of a minor adjustment to Reliable Placement. The new perks are considered final, though some numerical values may still be fine-tuned during testing.
In addition to the new perks, we're also introducing several quality-of-life improvements designed to make crew management more convenient and intuitive.
Removing Unneeded Crew Members
A new dedicated button in the Barracks allows you to manually remove unused crew members that are no longer needed. This action is optional, clearly confirmed via a dedicated screen, and irreversible, with no compensation—giving you full control over your crew roster.
Additional Improvements
- Perk reset is now available for credits
- Tank Academy retraining is also available for both credits and gold
- Crew Books can now be applied to crews placed in Premium vehicles
- You can now disable notifications for certain perks in the Garage
Join the Common Test to try out the new perks and other crew-related changes right away!
Armor Inspector
With the release of Update 2.2, the Armor Inspector will receive various improvements aimed at making this feature even more useful and convenient. These updates include:
- Improved visualization of effective armor and penetration chances
- The ability to select a vehicle, gun, and shell parameters when testing them against vehicle armor
As a result, the Armor Inspector will become a more complex and interactive tool. It helps you understand who can penetrate your vehicle—and, just as importantly, who you can effectively engage depending on angle, armor layout, and ammunition. This deeper insight lets you better prepare for different opponents and play each vehicle to its full potential.
Neon Dash
The action-packed Neon Dash event will return soon, running across two dedicated weekends, with several improvements and two brand-new maps. In this experimental mode, up to 30 players race through a high-speed obstacle course filled with hazards and surprises. Here's what to expect from the upcoming launch:
New Obstacles
- Lasers. Moving laser beams instantly destroy your vehicle on contact. Avoid them at all costs!
- Jumping Platforms. These platforms launch your vehicle forward and upward. Timing and precision are key.
New Maps
- Two fresh neon-themed tracks packed with twists, turns, and unexpected obstacles
Steel Hunter: Shamrock Showdown Returns!
Steel Hunter will return to World of Tanks with a special Shamrock Showdown edition. Its rules remain familiar:
- Lucky Seals. To earn Seals, collect Spoils of War in battle, complete Progression stages, and take the top positions in battle. You can also earn twice as many Seals once a day for the first battle fought in each event vehicle.
- Loot Transformation. All yellow loot (Supplies) will turn into green loot (Consumables).
- Green 404 Marauder. Hunt down the rare 404 Marauder for a big bounty of Lucky Seals!
More details will be available soon—stay tuned and join the Common Test to experience Steel Hunter battles!
Maneuvers and Battle Pass
The clan-only Maneuvers event is coming back this spring! But you can already join in now and try out fierce 7v7 Encounter Battles in Tier X vehicles. When the event launches, as always, you'll have the chance to climb the Leaderboards and fight for top rewards—including the mighty Tier X vehicles!
We've also added resources for the new Battle Pass Season XIX. Note: All Battle Pass rewards and values in the Common Test are for testing purposes and are subject to change.
WoT Plus: New Bonuses
With Update 2.2, we're making the WoT Plus subscription even more valuable by adding three new benefits. Check them out.
- Pro Boost. Get 35% more XP resources with Pro Boost assigned to any researchable vehicle up to Tier X.
- Service Record Screen Customization. Personalize your Service Record screen by changing its background and ribbon color.
- Battle Pass Plus. Earn additional Battle Pass Points and complete Progression Stages faster.
WoT Plus Pro is available to all players participating in the Common Test for 600.
Note: This price is valid only for the Common Test only and and is subject to change after release.
Sound Physics Simulation: New Maps and Additions
We continue to expand the sound physics simulation, making battlefield audio more immersive and informative. This technology adjusts how sounds behave based on map geometry, so gunfire, engines, and movement now sound different depending on your position and the surrounding terrain.
Starting with Update 2.2, the sound physics simulation will be available on a new set of Random Battle maps, including:
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With this expansion, the sound physics simulation now covers nearly all Random Battle maps available in the game. The final step of this large-scale audio rework—bringing the feature to the remaining few maps—is planned for Update 2.2.1.
Additionally, autocannon fire—including that of Czechoslovakian light tanks and American medium tanks—is now fully supported by the sound physics system. It makes every autocannon-equipped vehicle feel more realistic and easier to track by sound. Jump in and try it out for yourself!
How to Join the World of Tanks Common Test
The Common Test offers a sneak peek at the upcoming game version before its official release. We're eager to hear your initial thoughts on the upcoming features, new game modes, vehicles, game changes, and more. This will help us understand how the community feels about the next update and catch issues ahead of time.
- Quick Start Guide
- Share Your Feedback
- New to Testing?
- Requirements: Ensure you have the Wargaming.net Game Center (WGC), the latest Common Test client, and an active World of Tanks account. Your live account progress was cloned to the Common Test server on 2026-02-02 at 21:59:00 (UTC) and won't include changes made after this date.
- Install the Test Client:
- Run the installer and select a different folder from your main game files.
- Choose the test client in the WGC dropdown menu.
- Dive In: Test new features with increased resources. Your feedback is invaluable!
For more details, visit the Wargaming.net Game Center guide.
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Join the Common Test to try out the improvements and additions, and let us know what you think, Commanders!
