Release Notes 8.4

Table of Contents

General changes
New tutorial
Graphical changes
Achievements
Detailed list of changes to tank characteristics
Rebalancing of German tanks
Fixes

General Changes

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).
Added three new German light tanks: Pz.I, Pz.I Ausf.С , Pz.II Ausf.G.
New USSR premium Tier VI tank destroyer available in the in-game shop: SU-100Y.
Implemented new function of loading the necessary shell type within the countdown before the battle start.
Added the possibility to choose addressing system in battle chat: with or without auto save of the addressee.
Added the ability to remove heavy weight equipment and modules and replace them with lower weight ones when the chassis is overloaded.

New tutorial

Battle tutorial for beginners has been added (tutorial mission has its own map).

Graphical changes

The following maps were reworked for improved graphics: Steppes, Fisherman's Bay, Ensk, Live Oaks.
Dragon Ridge and Serene Coast maps removed from random battle mode for re-working.
Game and visual fixes for the following maps: Cliff, Prokhorovka, Abbey.
Fixed rounding on roads and crater textures for the Ruinberg map.
Game supports NVIDIA SLI configurations
The FPS rate in hangar is forcibly limited to 60 FPS.
Reworked and optimised tank engine exhaust effect.
Added a windowed full-screen option (maximise button in the right top corner).
Added new pictures to the login screen.
Added additional effects for destroying big tanks.
When a client is minimised, the icon now blinks for 5 seconds before the start of the battle rather than at the start.
Fixed bugs in visual models: IS-3, Churchill LL, М41, Т69, KV-3, TOG-2, SU-14, S-51, Hetzer.
Fixed some bugs in the visual models of surrounding objects and building damage.

Achievements

Fixed glitch with "Sniper" achievement when damaging allied tank with HE shell.
Fixed some bugs in achieving Kolobanov's medal for cases when the members of both teams quit to the hangar before the end of a battle.
Fixed descriptions of the "Sniper" and "Steel Wall" achievements.
Complemented description of commemorative medals.

Changes in Vehicles

The following German light tanks have been moved to Tier IV, V and VI to match their rebalanced characteristics: Luchs, VK 1602, VK2801
Angle of lower frontal hull armour of PzV Panther, PzV/IV, Panther M10, JagdPanther has been increased to 55 degrees
Thickness of lower frontal hull armour of PzV Panther, PzV/IV, Panther M10, JagdPanther has been reduced to 50 mm
Reduced slope of the lower nose plate of the T-44 to 45 degrees.
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
Tanks with auto loader system will reload the whole cassette/drum instead of one shell when the “Intuition” skill is triggered.

Chinese Tanks:

Type 2597 Chi-Ha:

Cost of 57 mm Gun Type 97 gun has been changed from 3000 to 2000

WZ-132:

Cost of the engine 8V135 has been changed from 43000 to 49000
Reloading time for 100 mm 59-100T gun has been changed from 8.6 sec. to 9.1 sec.

French Tanks:

AMX M4(1945):

Depression angle of 105 mm Canon 13TR gun changed from 5 degrees to 10 degrees
Depression angle of 90 mm DCA 30 gun changed from 5 degrees to 10 degrees
Depression angle of 90 mm DCA 45 gun changed from 5 degrees to 10 degrees
Depression angle of 90 mm F3 gun changed from 5 degrees to 10 degrees

RenaultBS:

Load capacity of RenaultBS M17 chassis changed from 7800 kg to 5000 kg
Load capacity of RenaultBS M26/M27 chassis changed from 8200 kg to 7000 kg
Body weight changed from 2750 kg to 2714 kg

German Tanks:

PzKpfw 35 (t):

Cost of 2 cm KwK 30 L/55 gun changed from 2130 to 1910

PzKpfw II:

Cost of 2 cm KwK 30 L/55 gun changed from 2130 to 1910

PzKpfw II Luchs:

Tank moved from Tier III to Tier IV and completely rebalanced.

VK 1602 Leopard:

Tank moved from Tier IV to Tier V and completely rebalanced.

VK 2801:

Tank moved from Tier V to Tier VI and completely rebalanced.

British Tanks:

Crusader:

Cost of Nuffield Liberty Mk. V engine changed from 11500 to 12500

Cromwell:

Cost of Nuffield Liberty Mk. V engine changed from 11500 to 12500

Centurion:

Cost of 20pdr HE Mk.3 shell increased to 170 credits.

American Tanks:

M4A2E4 Sherman:

Elevation angle of 75 mm Gun M3 L/37 gun changed from 25 degrees to 20 degrees
Depression angle of 75 mm Gun M3 L/37 gun changed from 10 degrees to 5 degrees

Ram II:

Body weight changed from 12600 kg to 12670 kg

T57 Heavy Tank:

Elevation angle of 120 mm Gun T179 gun changed from 15 degrees to 12 degrees

Soviet Tanks:

Object 212:

Load capacity of Object 212 chassis changed from 55000 kg to 55500 kg

Object 261:

Load capacity of Object 261 chassis changed from 59200 kg to 59900 kg

S-51:

Load capacity of S-51 chassis changed from 50500 kg to 52000 kg

Rebalancing of German tanks

PzKpfw II Luchs:

Camouflage cost increased to 33%
Load capacity of Luchsketten Ausf. A chassis changed from 12250 kg to 12500 kg
Traverse mechanics changed for Luchsketten Ausf. A chassis
Traverse speed of Luchsketten Ausf. A changed from 35 to 30
Dispersion on move for Luchsketten Ausf. A chassis reduced by 4%
Dispersion on turn for Luchsketten Ausf. A chassis reduced by 4%
Resistance of Luchsketten Ausf. A chassis for solid grounds increased by 9%
Resistance of Luchsketten Ausf. A chassis for moderately soft grounds reduced by 24%
Resistance of Luchsketten Ausf. A chassis for soft grounds reduced by 19%
Research cost of Luchsketten Ausf. B chassis changed from 750 to 1950
Load capacity of Luchsketten Ausf. B chassis changed from 15850 kg to 15500 kg
Cost of Luchsketten Ausf. B chassis changed from 4650 to 9650
Traverse mechanics changed for Luchsketten Ausf. B chassis
Traverse speed of Luchsketten Ausf. B chassis changed from 38 to 33
Dispersion on move for Luchsketten Ausf. B chassis reduced by 4%
Dispersion on turn for Luchsketten Ausf. B chassis reduced by 4%
Resistance of Luchsketten Ausf. B chassis for moderately grounds reduced by 20%
Resistance of Luchsketten Ausf. B chassis for soft grounds reduced by 8%
Power capacity of Maybach HL 66 P engine changed from 200 to 180
Body weight changed from 7000 kg to 6830 kg
Tank tier changed from III to IV
Tank cost changed from 39000 to 155000
Repair cost increased by 21%
Max reverse speed changed from 20 km/h to 22 km/h
View range for PzKpfw-IIL-Großturm turret changed from 330 m to 360 m
Reload time of 2 cm Flak 38 L/112 gun changed from 3.4 sec to 2.7 sec
Reload time of 2 cm KwK 38 L/55 gun changed from 3.4 sec to 2.7 sec
Dispersion on turret turn for 3,7 cm KwK 36 L/46.5 gun reduced by 29%
Elevation angle of 5 cm KwK 38 L/42 gun changed from -17 degrees to -20 degrees
Depression angle of 5 cm KwK 38 L/42 gun changed from 8 degrees to 10 degrees
Dispersion on turret turn for 5 cm KwK 38 L/42 gum reduced by 25%
Added new 3 cm M.K.103 gun
Added new 5 cm KwK 39 L/60 gun
PzKpfw-IIL-Großturm turret tier changed from 4 to 5
Cost of PzKpfw-IIL-Großturm turret changed from 4700 to 10500
Turret traverse speed for PzKpfw-IIL-Großturm changed from 26 deg/sec to 38 deg/sec
Turret weight changed from 2500 kg to 2000 kg
View range of PzKpfw-IIL-Luchsturm turret changed from 320 m to 330 m
Aiming time for 2 cm Flak 38 L/112 gun changed from 1.6 sec to 1.5 sec
Reload time for 2 cm Flak 38 L/112 gun changed from 4.3 sec to 3 sec
Dispersion on turret turn for 2 cm Flak 38 L/112 gun reduced by 20%
Aiming time of 2 cm KwK 38 L/55 gun changed from 1.6 sec to 1.5sec
Reload time for 2 cm KwK 38 L/55 gun changed from 4.3 sec to 3 sec
Dispersion on turret turn for 2 cm KwK 38 L/55 gun reduced by 20%
Elevation angle of 3,7 cm KwK 36 L/46.5 gun changed from -20 degrees to -16 degrees
Depression angle of 3,7 cm KwK 36 L/46.5 gun changed from 10 degrees to 8 degrees
Added new 3 cm M.K.103 gum
Turret traverse speed for PzKpfw-IIL-Luchsturm changed from 39 deg/sec to 42 deg/sec
Total HP with PzKpfw-IIL-Großturm turret mounted changed from 230 to 340 points.
Total HP with PzKpfw-IIL-Luchsturm turret mounted changed from 190 to 310 points.

VK 1602 Leopard:

Cammo price increased by 25%
Load limit for suspension Leopardketten Ausf. A changed from 22250 kg. to 21900 kg.
Changed reversal mechanism for suspencion Leopardketten Ausf. A
Traverce speed for Leopardketten Ausf. A changed from 30 to 33
Gun dispersion on movement with Leopardketten Ausf. A decreased by 4%
Gun dispersion on turning with Leopardketten Ausf. A decreased by 4%
Passability for suspension Leopardketten Ausf. A on moderately soft grounds decreased by 29%
Passability for suspension Leopardketten Ausf. A on soft grounds decreased by 8%
Research cost for suspension Leopardketten Ausf. B changed from 2615 to 5100
Load limit for suspension Leopardketten Ausf. B changed from 25550 kg. to 24000 kg.
Price for suspencion Leopardketten Ausf. B changed from 10740.0 to 12740.0
Changed reversal mechanism for Leopardketten Ausf. B
Traverce speed for Leopardketten Ausf. B changed from 33 to 36
Passability for suspension Leopardketten Ausf. B on moderately soft grounds decreased by 27%
Passability for suspension Leopardketten Ausf. B по on soft grounds decreased by 9%
Hull weight changed from 10000 kg to 12320 kg
Tank price changed from 210000 to 355000
Repair costs increased by 7%
Max reverce speed changed from 20 km/h to 22 km/h
Max forward speed changed from 68 km/h to 60 km/h
View range for turret Leopardturm changed from 350 m. to 380 m.
Aiming time for 5 cm KwK 39 L/60 changed from 2.3 sec. to 1.7 sec.
Elevation angle for 5 cm KwK 39 L/60 gun changed from -17 degrees to -20 degrees
Depression angle for 5 cm KwK 39 L/60 gun changed from 6 degrees to 10 degrees
Reloading time for 5 cm KwK 39 L/60 changed from 2.5 sec. to 2.1 sec.
Dispersion for 5 cm KwK 39 L/60 changed from 0.4 m to 0.39 m
Added 3 cm M.K.103 gun
Removed the followin gun - 3,7 cm KwK 36 L/46.5
Removed the followin gun - 5 cm KwK 38 L/42
Turrer rotation speed for Leopardturm changed from 42 deg/sec to 40 deg/sec
Turret weight changed from 3000 kg to 2000 kg
HP changed from 390 to 440.

VK 2801:

Camouflage cost increased by 20%
VK-2801-Ketten Ausf. A suspension load capacity changed from 22500 kg. to 26500 kg.
Gun dispersion on move with VK-2801-Ketten Ausf. A suspension increased by 33%
Gun dispersion on hull turning with VK-2801-Ketten Ausf. A suspension increased by 33%
VK-2801-Ketten Ausf. A suspension performance on solid ground decreased by 9%
VK-2801-Ketten Ausf. A suspension performance on moderately soft ground decreased by 15%
VK-2801-Ketten Ausf. A suspension performance on soft ground decreased by 9%
VK-2801-Ketten Ausf. B suspension load capacity changed from 28800 kg to 29000 kg
Gun dispersion on move with VK-2801-Ketten Ausf. B increased by 64%
Gun dispersion on hull turning with VK-2801-Ketten Ausf. B increased by 64%
VK-2801-Ketten Ausf. B suspension performance on soft ground decreased by 10%
Hull weight changed from 10500 kg to 13438 kg
Tank Tier changed from V to VI
Tank price changed from 705000 to 945000
Maximum speed changed from 72 km/h to 60 km/h
View distance of VK-2801-Turm Ausf. A turret changed from 350 m to 370 m
Elevation angle of 5 cm KwK 39 L/60 gun changed from -17 degrees to -20 degrees
Depression angle of 5 cm KwK 39 L/60 gun changed from 6 degrees to 8 degrees
Dispersion of 5 cm KwK 39 L/60 gun on turret traverse decreased by 33%
Elevation angle of 7,5 cm KwK 37 L/24 gun changed from -17 degrees to -20 degrees
Depression angle of 7,5 cm KwK 37 L/24 gun changed from 6 degrees to 8 degrees
Reloading speed of 7,5 cm KwK 37 L/24 gun changed from 4 sec to 3.8 sec
7,5 cm KwK 37 L/24 gun dispersion on turret traverse decreased by 17%
Dispersion of 7,5 cm KwK 37 L/24 gun changed from 0.54 m to 0.55 m
Elevation angle of 7,5 cm KwK 40 L/43 gun changed from -17 degrees to -20 degrees
Depression of 7,5 cm KwK 40 L/43 gun changed from 6 degrees to 8 degrees
Reloading time of 7,5 cm KwK 40 L/43 gun changed from 4 sec to 3.8 sec
Dispersion of 7,5 cm KwK 40 L/43gun on turret traverse decreased by 17%
Elevation angle of 7,5 cm KwK 40 L/48 gun changed from -17 degrees to -20 degrees
Depression angle of 7,5 cm KwK 40 L/48 gun changed from 6 degrees to 8 degrees
Reload time of 7,5 cm KwK 40 L/48 gun changed from 4 sec to 3.8 sec
Dispersion of 7,5 cm KwK 40 L/48 gun on turret traverse decreased by 17%
Turret weight changed from 3000 kg to 2800 kg
Aiming time of 10,5 cm KwK 42 L/28 gun changed from 1.7 sec to 2.3 sec
Elevation angle of 10,5 cm KwK 42 L/28 gun changed from -17 degrees to -20 degrees
Depression angle of 10,5 cm KwK 42 L/28 gun changed from 6 degrees to 8 degrees
Dispersion of 10,5 cm KwK 42 L/28 gun on turret traverse increased by 33%
Dispersion of 10,5 cm KwK 42 L/28 gun changed from 0.54 m to 0.55 m
Elevation angle of 5 cm KwK 39 L/60 gun changed from -17 degrees to -20 degrees
Depression angle of 5 cm KwK 39 L/60 gun changed from 6 degrees to 8 degrees
Elevation angle of 7,5 cm KwK 37 L/24 gun changed from -17 to -20 degrees
Depression angle of 7,5 cm KwK 37 L/24 gun changed from 6 degrees to 8 degrees
Reloading time of 7,5 cm KwK 37 L/24 gun changed from 3.7 sec to 3.4 sec
Dispersion of 7,5 cm KwK 37 L/24 gun changed from 0.54 m to 0.55 m
Elevation angle of 7,5 cm KwK 40 L/43 gun changed from -17 degrees to -20 degrees
Depression angle of 7,5 cm KwK 40 L/43 gun changed from 6 degrees to 8 degrees
Reloading time of 7,5 cm KwK 40 L/43 gun changed from 3.7 sec to 3.4 sec
Elevation angle of 7,5 cm KwK 40 L/48 gun changed from -17 degrees to -20 degrees
Depression angle of 7,5 cm KwK 40 L/48 gun changed from 6 degrees to 8 degrees
Reloading time of 7,5 cm KwK 40 L/48 gun changed from 3.7 sec to 3.4 sec
Turret weight changed from 4000 kg to 3000 kg
Durability with VK-2801-Turm Ausf. A turret changed from 560 to 550 hit points

Fixes

"Assault" mode has been temporary disabled for the following maps: Malinovka and Westfield.
Removed the restriction of the “external view” button for vehicles with incomplete crew.
Returned the option to train crew members for tanks missing in the hangar. A separate warning window has been added for this purpose.
Added the display of the drowning timer and module repair indicator in the post mortem observation mode.
"Damage upon detecting" in the after battle statistics renamed into "Damage upon your detecting".
Added information on "potentially received damage" to the post-battle statistics. This considered all the potential damage that a tank could receive from ricocheted or non-penetrated shells (including side skirt armour).
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.
Fixed mixed up left and right tracks in the damage model of the WZ131 tank.
Fixed camo costs for Chinese T-34-2
Fixed appearance of the final drive cover for Т-34 and vehicles built on its hull.
Fixed the loss of performance on some configurations while using server reticle in sniper mode.
Fixed the FPS drop for some configurations during the rendering of fire and explosion effects while in sniper mode
Fixed a game client crash occurring in some cases during the loading of a battle when using alt +tab
Fixed the damage randomisation of HE shells when they hit the ground near a tank.
Fixed barrel scoring and turret turning after a hit.
Fixed after-shot rattle in the left speaker for some configurations.
Fixed the ammo order during a turret or gun change.
Fixed barrel scoring in some cases when targeting a close obstacle.
Fixed client crash when pressing "Update Device" in the settings menu.
Fixed wrong output for FPS values, ping and lag indication for the Logitech G19 keyboard.
Fixed a bug which mixed up the command order "Affirmative!" and "Negative!" for tank destroyers in some situations.
Fixed some bugs in the display and update rate of dynamic shadows.
Fixed a rare client crash after fast quitting and then connecting to the game.
Fixed audio interruptions during the voice chat test.
Implemented restoration of voice chat after disconnection.
Fixed inconsistent amount of credits received for selling a vehicle being displayed in both vehicle selling window and following system notifications.
Fixed complaints in the post-battle statistics for players not involved in the platoon.
Fixed camera in-tank-entry when you are close to some objects.
Fixed failure "10 calibers rule" for internal ricochet.
Fixed the display of a sold tank showing as not researched in the tech tree.
Fixed a rare client crash when going to the tank research window.
Fixed damage from falling received by absent turret for TDs and SPGs.
Fixed display of team damage and team kill for the post-battle statistics window when allied tank was destroyed by fire after your hit.
Completely reworked tracer effects.