World of Tanks 1.24.1 - Common Test - all detailed changes - MMOWG.net (2024)

World of Tanks 1.24.1 – Common test phase 1: all changes

World of Tanks’ update 1.24.1 Common Test unveils a host of exciting changes, including a fresh lineup of Polish Tank Destroyers and enhanced gameplay features to enrich your combat experience.

Polish Tank Destroyers Roll Out:

• Tier V to X Reinforcements:A powerful new branch of Polish Tank Destroyers has arrived, ready to challenge the battlefield:
  • Tier V:SDP 40 Zadymka
  • Tier VI:SDP 44 Burza
  • Tier VII:SDP 57 Gowika
  • Tier VIII:SDP 58 Kilana
  • Tier IX:SDP 60 Gonkiewicza
  • Tier X:NC 70 Błyskawica

Postmortem Mode Insights:

• Last Moment Replay:Discover the Last Moment feature, which provides a replay of the final shot that led to your vehicle’s destruction, offering critical insights into enemy positions and engagement tactics.
• Detailed Analysis:Receive comprehensive information on the shell’s impact, including penetration, distance, armor, and damage, to better understand the factors contributing to your vehicle’s downfall.

Observer Camera Upgrades:

• Enhanced Viewing Experience:The Observer Camera now boasts new functionalities and a revamped UI, allowing you to aim at friendly vehicles’ 3D markers through obstacles and swiftly switch to their perspective.
• Customizable Control:Adjust the camera’s height and speed to your preference, ensuring you capture every strategic move on the battlefield.

Crew Training and Management:

• Immediate Expertise:Crew members now start fully trained at 100%, poised to begin honing their first perk without delay.
• Simplified Progression:Crew efficiency is now indicated by a straightforward two-digit number, reflecting the collective training level of your vehicle’s crew.
• Cost-Free Recruitment:Recruit new crew members at no cost and streamline their retraining with options for free, credit, or gold operations, backed by a generous perk efficiency experience pool of 100,000 XP.
• Barracks Flexibility:Exceed the bunk limit without concern and utilize the new option to exchange less experienced crew members for Crew Books as compensation.

Interface and Reward Enhancements:

• Intuitive Interface:Navigate through improved interface elements designed for ease of use.
• Informative Screens:Engage with new informational and reward screens that provide valuable updates and incentives.

Tour of Duty Evolves:

• Triple the Missions:Embark on three daily missions, with the first mission offering solo or Platoon completion, and the subsequent two requiring a Platoon or detachment with a clanmate.
• Rewarding Victories:Complete daily missions to earn Industrial Resource and Points of Duty, which you’ll need to manually collect to unlock the next day’s challenges.
• Map Mastery:The Tour of Duty now unfolds on a map where you can unlock regions using Points of Duty, earning rewards for each area conquered. The ultimate prize? A Tier X clan vehicle.

Newcomers’ Daily Missions Revamped:

• Tailored for Rookies:Daily missions have been redesigned to better suit new players, ensuring a smoother introduction to the game.

Steel Hunter Platoon Battles Get a Boost:

• Random Platoons:Team up with a random player matching your skill level through the new Random Platoons feature.
• Post-Battle Connections:After the battle, invite your randomly matched ally to join a regular Platoon and continue the camaraderie.
• Enhanced Communication:Voice chat and other communication tools from Random Battles are now integrated into the mode.

Abilities and Visuals Upgraded:

• Arlequin’s Airstrike:Experience more consistent damage with the Arlequin’s Airstrike, intensifying at the center of impact.
• Raven’s Trap Timer:Keep track of the enemy Raven’s Trap Ability duration with a new timer.
• Visual Effects Overhaul:Witness a comprehensive update to abilities’ visual effects, loot outlines, zone borders, and respawn visuals.
• Healing Notifications:Stay informed with the new healing notification panel.

Additional Updates:

• Audio Enhancements:Enjoy new respawn voiceovers and other audio improvements.
• Back in Action:Explore the updated What’s New page and engage with the newly added Warm-Up mode, available to various player categories.
• Progression Rewards:Check out the refreshed Back in Action Progression rewards.

Onslaught’s Latest Developments:

• Season of the Jade Pegasus:Embark on the new Season of the Jade Pegasus, adding a mystical touch to your battles.
• Innovative Targeting:Equip your arsenal with the new Innovative Targeting item, now available in the Onslaught Shop.
• Hurricane Tank Arrival:The Hurricane Tier X Polish medium tank, complete with a unique crew, joins the lineup.
• Training Room Support:Sharpen your skills in Onslaught, now fully supported in Training Rooms.
• Tournament Readiness:Take your competitive edge to the next level with Onslaught’s support in Tournaments.

Season of the Jade Pegasus Content:

• Heavenly Horse (Jade) Style:Transform your tanks with the progressive “Heavenly Horse (Jade)” style, complete with fresh decals, emblems, inscriptions, and camouflage patterns.
• Dog Tag Backgrounds:Personalize your identity with Dog Tag Backgrounds ranging from Iron to Legend.
• Astraeus’ Call:Make your mark with the “Call of Astraeus” nickname stripe.
• Exclusive Badges:Earn the Markab and Enif badges as symbols of your prowess.
• Catasterism Medal:Aim for the Catasterism medal, a new accolade for distinguished players.
• Rental Vehicles:Test your mettle with rental vehicles like STB-1 7v7, Maus 7v7, and Object 268 Version 4 7v7.

Ranked System Adjustments:

• Rating Points:Rejoice as the base number of Rating Points gained at the Iron rank increases, while the points lost at the Iron and Bronze ranks decrease.

Prestige Points System Update:

• Prestige Points:Witness changes to the Prestige Points system, enhancing how you accrue these valuable points.

Role Skills Tweaks:

• One for All:Notice a slight reduction in the bonus to major qualification levels and skills for allied vehicles.
• Straight Ahead:Enjoy an extended duration and increased engine power bonus, along with enhanced stun resistance.
• Bullseye:Capitalize on increased bonus damage for unspotted shots.
• Second Wind:Benefit from a longer Acceleration element and a higher restoration of hit points.
• Recon Flight:Adapt to the increased cooldown time for this skill.
• Active Recon:Take advantage of the increased view range bonus and a fix for the respotting issue.

Map and Gameplay Changes:

• Siegfried Line:Explore the newly added Siegfried Line map.
• Map Adjustments:Notice alterations to objects on the Outpost and Airfield maps.
• Map Roster Updates:Welcome back the Redshire map and bid farewell to the Overlord map.

Map Changes

Mountain Pass: A Balanced Battleground

• Strategic Redesign:The southern base area has been reworked, removing obstructive bushes and flattening the river terrain to enhance spawn movement and timing.
• Tactical Diversity:The glacier area now offers varied attack routes to the base, thanks to a repositioned slope.
• Fair Play:Adjustments to rock positions and blocked spots ensure equal opportunities for both teams, eliminating any south base bias.

Karelia: North Team’s Fortunes Rise

• SPG Spot Enhancements:New and improved SPG positions near the north base bolster the team’s defensive capabilities.
• Safer Approaches:The path to the stone spot in B4 is now more secure, and strategic positions have been fortified for better cover and firing angles.

Mines: North Team’s Edge Sharpened

• Vegetation Clearance:The removal of foliage from C9 levels the playing field, negating the bottom base’s previous advantage.
• Improved Firing Lines:The upper base now enjoys enhanced lines of fire, thanks to terrain adjustments.

Outpost: Light Tanks’ Playground Expanded

• Terrain Tweaks:Elevated vegetation and additional stones create a more engaging and safer environment for light tanks to maneuver and excel.

El Halluf: Smoother Gameplay

• Obstacle Removal:The elimination of a problematic bush in C2 facilitates uninterrupted combat between heavy vehicles.

Expirable Personal Reserves: Time-Sensitive Boosts

• New Reserve Type:Expirable Personal Reserves offer the same benefits as regular reserves but come with a usage deadline, adding a layer of strategic resource management to the game.

Changes to Technical Characteristics of Vehicles

Changes to French vehicles:

AMX AC mle. 48

• The dispersion during movement of the AMX AC mle. 48 suspension has beenreduced by 14%.
• The dispersion during movement of the AMX M4 mle. 49 suspension has beendecreased by 15%.
• On hull traverse, the dispersion with the AMX AC mle. 48 suspension has beenreduced by 14%.
• The dispersion on hull traverse with the AMX M4 mle. 49 suspension has beendecreased by 15%.
• The dispersion of the120 mm AC SA46 gunhas been adjusted from 0.37 to 0.36 meters.
• The dispersion on gun traverse for the90 mm AC DCA 45 gunhas beenreduced by 17%.
• The dispersion on gun traverse for the100 mm AC SA47 gunhas beendecreased by 38%.
• The dispersion on gun traverse for the120 mm AC SA46 gunhas beenreduced by 29%.
• After firing, the dispersion of the90 mm AC DCA 45 gunhas beendecreased by 25%.
• After firing, the dispersion of the100 mm AC SA47 gunhas beenreduced by 25%.
• After firing, the dispersion of the120 mm AC SA46 gunhas beendecreased by 25%.
• The aiming time of the120 mm AC SA46 gunhas been adjusted from 2.5 to 2.3 seconds.
• The reverse speed has been increased from13 to 17 km/h.

AMX AC mle. 48 FL

• The dispersion during movement of the AMX M4 mle. 49 suspension has beenreduced by 15%.
• On hull traverse, the dispersion with the AMX M4 mle. 49 suspension has beendecreased by 15%.
• The dispersion of the120 mm AC SA46 gunhas been adjusted from 0.37 to 0.36 meters.
• The dispersion on gun traverse for the120 mm AC SA46 gunhas beenreduced by 29%.
• After firing, the dispersion of the120 mm AC SA46 gunhas beendecreased by 25%.
• The aiming time of the120 mm AC SA46 gunhas been adjusted from 2.5 to 2.3 seconds.
• The reverse speed has been increased from13 to 17 km/h.

AMX 50 Foch

• The dispersion during movement of the AMX 50 Foch suspension has beenreduced by 15%.
• The dispersion during movement of the AMX 50 Foch bis suspension has beendecreased by 17%.
• On hull traverse, the dispersion with the AMX 50 Foch suspension has beenreduced by 15%.
• The dispersion on hull traverse with the AMX 50 Foch bis suspension has beendecreased by 17%.
• The dispersion on gun traverse for the120 mm AC SA46 gunhas beenreduced by 29%.
• After firing, the dispersion of the120 mm AC SA46 gunhas beendecreased by 25%.
• The aiming time of the120 mm AC SA46 gunhas been adjusted from 2.5 to 2.3 seconds.
• The reverse speed has been increased from13 to 17 km/h.

AMX 50 Foch B

• The dispersion during movement of the AMX 50 Foch B suspension has beenreduced by 19%.
• On hull traverse, the dispersion with the AMX 50 Foch B suspension has beendecreased by 19%.
• The dispersion on gun traverse for the120 mm AC SA46 gunhas beenreduced by 29%.
• After firing, the dispersion of the120 mm AC SA46 gunhas beendecreased by 25%.
• The aiming time of the120 mm AC SA46 gunhas been adjusted from 2.3 to 2.1 seconds.
• The reverse speed has been increased from13 to 17 km/h.
• The power of theSaurer 1000 enginehas been changed from 1,000 to 1,250 horsepower.

AMX 50 Foch B 7v7

• Dispersion during movement of the AMX 50 Foch B suspension decreased by 19%
• Dispersion on hull traverse with the AMX 50 Foch B suspension decreased by 19%
• Dispersion on gun traverse for the 120 mm AC SA46 gun decreased by 29%
• Dispersion after firing of the 120 mm AC SA46 gun decreased by 25%
• Aiming time of the 120 mm AC SA46 gun changed from 2.3 to 2.1 s
• Reverse speed changed from 13 to 17 km/h
• Power of the Saurer 1000 engine changed from 1,000 to 1,250 h.p.

Changes to German Vehicles

Pz.Kpfw. VII

• The dispersion of the12.8 cm Kw.K. 46 L/61 gunwithin the Pz.Kpfw. VII turret has beenreduced from 0.37 to 0.33 meters.
• Aiming time for the12.8 cm Kw.K. 46 L/61 gunin the Pz.Kpfw. VII turret has beenadjusted from 2.6 to 2.3 seconds.
• Penetration values for thePzgr 39 L shellhave beenincreased from 258 to 276 mm, and for thePzgr 43 shell, from315 to 325 mm.
• The power output of theMB 517 enginehas beenupgraded from 1,200 to 1,350 horsepower.

Changes to Italian Vehicles

Controcarro 3 Minotauro

• Dispersion during movement of theCC 3 suspensionhas beenreduced by 25%.
• On hull traverse, the dispersion with theCC 3 suspensionhas beenincreased by 50%.
• Traverse speed of theCC 3 suspensionhas beenadjusted from 24 to 30 degrees per second.
• Armoring of theCC 3 turrethas beendecreased.
• Velocity of thec.c. 130/45 Mk. 71 shellfor theCannone da 130/45 gunhas beenreduced by 24%.
• The power of theMTU MB Ba 500A enginehas beenchanged from 700 to 780 horsepower.
• Vehicle durability with theCC 3 turrethas beenadjusted from 2,100 to 2,000 hit points.

Controcarro 3 7×7

• A new group ofturret armoringhas been introduced.
• Dispersion during movement of theCC 3 suspensionhas beenreduced by 25%.
• On hull traverse, the dispersion with theCC 3 suspensionhas beenincreased by 50%.
• Traverse speed of theCC 3 suspensionhas beenadjusted from 24 to 30 degrees per second.
• Armoring of theCC 3 turrethas beendecreased.
• Velocity of thec.c. 130/45 Mk. 71 shellfor theCannone da 130/45has beenincreased by 24%.
• The power of theMTU MB Ba 500A enginehas beenchanged from 700 to 780 horsepower.
• Vehicle durability with theCC 3 turrethas beenadjusted from 2,100 to 2,000 hit points.

Controcarro 1 Mk. 2

• Dispersion during movement of theControcarro 1 Mk. 2 tipo A suspensionhas beenreduced by 25%.
• Dispersion during movement of theControcarro 1 Mk. 2 tipo B suspensionhas beenreduced by 27%.
• On hull traverse, the dispersion with theControcarro 1 Mk. 2 tipo A suspensionhas beenincreased by 80%.
• On hull traverse, the dispersion with theControcarro 1 Mk. 2 tipo B suspensionhas beenincreased by 60%.
• Traverse speed of theControcarro 1 Mk. 2 tipo A suspensionhas beenadjusted from 20 to 26 degrees per second.
• Traverse speed of theControcarro 1 Mk. 2 tipo B suspensionhas beenadjusted from 22 to 28 degrees per second.
• Hull armoring has beenreduced.
• Vehicle durability with theControcarro 1 Mk. 2 tipo A turrethas beenadjusted from 1,840 to 1,740 hit points.
• Vehicle durability with theControcarro 1 Mk. 2 tipo B turrethas beenadjusted from 1,900 to 1,800 hit points.

SMV CC-67

• Dispersion during movement of the CC-67B tipo A suspension decreased by 24%
• Dispersion during movement of the CC-67B tipo B suspension decreased by 26%
• Dispersion on hull traverse with the CC-67B tipo A suspension increased by 90%
• Dispersion on hull traverse with the CC-67B tipo B suspension increased by 70%
• Hull armoring decreased

Polish Tech Tree Updates

New Addition: Hurricane

The Polish Tech Tree welcomes the formidableHurricane!This fresh addition promises exciting gameplay and expands your tank arsenal. Climb the ranks and command this new medium tank with hard-hitting guns. Starting from the Tier IV14TP Light Tank, this branch extends all the way to Tier X, introducing the first upper-tier Polish Tech Tree mediums for you to master.

U.K. Tech Tree Revisions

Super Conqueror Enhancements

TheSuper Conquerorreceives fine-tuning to its technical characteristics:

• Reload Time Adjustment: The 120 mm Gun L1A1 in theConqueror “unorthodox” ABP turretnow requires9.6 secondsbetween shots, up from 8.7 seconds.
• Durability Update: The vehicle’s hit points have been adjusted from2,400 to 2,300 HP.

U.S.S.R. Tech Tree Additions

Supertest Vehicles

Supertest players can now test the following new additions:

• SU-122V: A powerful addition to the Soviet arsenal.
• Object 168G: Prepare to explore its capabilities on the battlefield.