Patch Notes
Common Test 1: List of Changes
ExpandMain Changes
Onslaught Light
- Resources for the Onslaught Light mode have been added.
- New decals have been added as rewards.
- The list of unavailable vehicles has been updated.
- Role Skills have been adjusted for the mode in Tier VIII vehicles.
- Minor changes have been made to maps.
Crucible
- A new feature has been added: the Crucible, which tests players with series of missions that offer valuable rewards.
- Each series consists of consecutive missions, with the main reward granted for completing the final mission. Every mission in a series is completed in a single battle.
- Players can activate one Crucible series at a time. Once activated, it cannot be paused.
- Series of missions are available for a limited time and are replaced periodically. Activated series that are expired or incomplete count as failed. Some series can be completed once, while others are repeatable.
- Each series includes a number of shields. Failing a mission destroys one shield, and the final mission must be completed before all shields are lost.
- Crucible missions can only be completed in Random Battles in Tier VI–XI vehicles.
Frontline
- Platoons for Frontline can now no longer be formed with more than one autocannon vehicle, including Czech autocannon light tanks and American autocannon medium tanks. This only affects Platoon formation in the Garage: Platoon members can select vehicles without any restrictions once they enter battle.
- The visuals on the Combat Reserves screen have been reworked.
Last Stand: Terra Nord
- The Last Stand: Terra Nord event has been added on the Nordskar map.
- The event features two new enemies: Bastion and Archer.
- The boss defeat sequence has been updated: the boss now triggers warning, attack preparation, and ATLAS destruction events before the battle ends in defeat.
- Improvements have been made to social features: in-battle voice chat and Garage chats for each difficulty have been added, and the battle communication menu has been updated.
- Changes have been made to Tactical Devices:
- Turbocharger duration has been increased from 5 s to 6 s
- Turbocharger reverse speed penalty has been reduced from 40 km/h to 20 km/h
- Turbocharger reload time has been reduced from 8 s to 3 s
- Energy Shield duration has been increased from 7 s to 10 s
- Stun Shot duration has been increased from 7 s to 12 s
- A new set of 3D attachments has been added to the event rewards.
- The "Cause damage to Obelisks" daily mission has been removed.
Changes to System Requirements
To ensure the game's continued development and optimal performance for as many players as possible, the system requirements from Update 2.3.1 will be:
- Minimum:
- CPU: Intel Core i5-3330 or AMD FX-6300 (screen resolution 1280x768)
- GPU: Nvidia GTX 660 or AMD Radeon R9 270 (screen resolution 1280x768)
- RAM: 8 GB
- OS: 64-bit Windows 10 or 11
- Free disk space: 70 GB
- Recommended:
- CPU: Intel Core i3-9100F or AMD Ryzen 3 3100
- GPU: Nvidia GTX 1650 or AMD Radeon RX 580
- RAM: 16 GB
- OS: 64-bit Windows 10 or 11
- Free disk space: 120 GB
After the update, players whose hardware met the previous minimum system requirements will still be able to run the game. However, going forward, we will no longer be able to fully guarantee game functionality and performance for players whose hardware does not meet the new minimum requirements.
Bot-Assisted Matchmaking in Common Tests
In Random Battles, only during Common Tests, if a player has been waiting in the queue for a long time while using a Tier I–XI vehicle, a battle may be created with human players and supplemented with bots.
Vehicles
Germany
The following vehicle has been added: Chi-Go
U.S.A.
The following vehicle has been added: XM94 Shadow
France
Changes to the technical characteristics of the following vehicle have been made:
Durendal
Engine power has been changed from 900 h.p. to 950 h.p.
Penetration of the ODR 120/67 APCBC T14E (D) AP shell has been changed from 242 mm to 247 mm
Penetration of the ODR 120/67 HVAP T17E (D) APCR shell has been changed from 300 mm to 305 mm
U.K.
Changes to the technical characteristics of the following vehicles have been made:
Headshaker
Dispersion at 100 m (heated/cooled) has been changed from 0.4/0.32 m to 0.44/0.32 m
Vehicle durability has been changed from 1,700 HP to 1,650 HP
Reload time has been changed from 12.9 s to 13.3 s
Damage of the AP Mk. II shell has been changed from 600 HP to 580 HP
Penetration of the HE Mk. II shell has been changed from 275 mm to 265 mm
Penetration of the HESH Mk. II shell has been changed from 220 mm to 205 mm
Pike
Dispersion during movement and on hull traverse has been increased by 18%
Vehicle durability has been changed from 1,950 HP to 1,900 HP
Engine power has been changed from 850 h.p. to 800 h.p.
China
Changes to the technical characteristics of the following vehicle have been made:
PGZ-70
Penetration of the Chuan bei PG70 AP shell has been changed from 236 mm to 226 mm
Penetration of the Chuan chao PG70 APCR has been changed from 288 mm to 267 mm
Poland
The following vehicles have been added: 63TP Rycerski, Kolczatka
Changes to the technical characteristics of the following vehicle have been made:
Krazownik
Top forward speed has been changed from 38 km/h to 35 km/h
Top reverse speed has been changed from 15 km/h to 14 km/h
Hull armor has been weakened
Italy
The following vehicle has been added: Donnola
Fixed Issues and Improvements
Fixed the issue of part of the description text for the Smoke Screen Combat Reserve being cut off.
Fixed the issue of players being able to receive the Hunter award multiple times in Frontline.
Fixed the issue of the Battle Pass rewards screen not appearing after Frontline battles.
Fixed the issue of the Confederate award's description not matching its conditions.
Fixed the issue of the banned vehicle graphic and button being partially cut off in Onslaught.
Fixed the issue of auxiliary weapons’ average penetration being displayed as equal to the main gun's penetration in Postmortem mode after destroying a vehicle with them.
Fixed the issue of vehicle sound being audible when vehicle volume was set to 0%.
Fixed the issue of autoloader shell information being cut off on the vehicle characteristics screen.
Fixed the issue of the vehicle ban phase countdown bar not disappearing after the start of battle in Onslaught.
Fixed the issue of the Will-to-Win Spirit medal icon on the Awards screen in the Service Record being the wrong size.
Fixed the issue of drowning triggering 3D attachment effects that were only meant to trigger after destroying an enemy vehicle.
Fixed the issue of certain elements' collision boundaries not matching their visual models on the Overlord map.
Fixed the issue of the Jetpack 3D attachment’s visual effects not triggering when the required amount of damage was caused.
Fixed the issue of some vehicle models appearing misaligned in certain situations.
Fixed the issue of an incorrect icon for the T67 being displayed in some interfaces.
Commanders,
The Update 2.3.1 Common Test has arrived, bringing the Crucible system, plus new launches for Last Stand, Onslaught Light, and Frontline. Read on for the details!
Crucible
- The new Crucible system puts players' skills to the test in sets of missions with varying complexity and valuable (sometimes unique) rewards. The mission sets themselves have difficulty grades: Fighter, Elite, and Ace.
- Crucible sets may have a varying number of consecutive missions (each with its own reward), with the final mission offering the main reward. Every mission is completed in a single battle (and is considered done when that battle ends, not when its conditions are met during the battle). There are no missions to be completed over the course of several battles.
- Crucible mission sets are accepted (activated manually). A Crucible mission set cannot be paused, adding to the challenge. The first try is free, with extra attempts unlocked for in-game currency. A player can only be on a single Crucible mission set at any given moment.
- Crucible mission sets are available for a certain period, after which they are replaced with new ones for all players. If not completed before its expiration date, a mission set is considered failed. Some mission sets can be completed only once, while others can be done multiple times.
- Each Crucible mission set comes with a number of Shields providing "failure insurance": If the player fails to meet a mission's conditions, one Shield is destroyed. To complete a mission set, you need to succeed with its final mission before you run out of Shields.
- Crucible missions can only be completed in Random Battles in Tier VI–XI vehicles.
Last Stand
The ever-popular Last Stand mode returns—with Obelisks, a 10-Stage progression, and a set of improvements, including:
- A new event map based on Nordskar from Random Battles
- Improved echo tank performance
- New enemy types: Archer and Bastion
- Event voice chat (enabled by default)
- Refined Platoon partners search
- Command Wheel (press T to activate): New event-related commands
Onslaught Light
The Tier VIII version of Onslaught returns, offering the same intensity of action with lower stakes.
- Base Onslaught features: 7v7 battles on modified maps, Tactical and Role Skills.
- Special Light flavor: Played in researchable or Tier VIII Premium vehicles (except arty and a few excluded ones of other types), with no pre-battle vehicle ban feature, no rank system, and no connection to the Onslaught Season/Year progression or statistics.
The new Onslaught Light launch will have its own progression, limited to this event and offering placeholder rewards in the Common Test.
Frontline
The 30v30 tactical action for Tier VIII vehicles, featuring colossal maps, respawns, and Combat Reserves, will return with the familiar ruleset.
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
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- 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!
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