World of Tanks Update 1.23.1: Comprehensive Patch Notes and Overview
Latest Additions to the Arsenal
- U.S.S.R. Reinforcements: The formidable Object 701 joins the battlefield, exclusively available for Supertest players to evaluate.
- German Engineering: The unique BT-42 is now undergoing rigorous testing by Supertest participants.
- British Might: Introducing the Nemesis and Charioteer Nomad, the latest UK armored vehicles entering the Supertest phase.
Czechoslovakian Power
- New Contender: The TT-130M is the latest Czechoslovakian machinery to be assessed by Supertest warriors.
Japanese Heavy Tank Expansion
- Tier V to X: A lineup of six new heavy tanks, including the Mitsu 108 (Tier V), Type 3 Ju-Nu (Tier VI), Type 4 Ju-To (Tier VII), Type 57 (Tier VIII), Type 68 (Tier IX), and the pinnacle Type 71 (Tier X).
Frontline Enhancements
- Dynamic Battle Scenarios: Experience varied combat with scenarios like Standard Battle, Operational Support, and Twist of Fate.
- Combat Reserve Upgrades: Combat Reserves are back with four levels of intensity.
- Zone Clarity: Improved zone markers for better strategic planning.
- Mode Improvements: Various fixes to enhance the Frontline experience.
Onslaught Season: Crimson Pegasus
- Seasonal Content: Unlock the “Heavenly Horse (Crimson)” 2D Style, along with exclusive decals, emblems, inscriptions, and camo patterns.
- Exclusive Rewards: Collect Dog Tag Backgrounds, Nickname Stripe “By Zeus’s Will”, Badges “Bronte” and “Astrape”, and the “Steed of the Gods” Medal.
- Rental Vehicles: Test your skills with the AMX M4 mle.54 7×7, CS-63 7×7, and Controcarro 3 7×7.
Additional Updates
- New Battlegrounds: Explore Oyster Bay, Studzianki, and Outpost.
- Map Adjustments: Revised Points of Interest and terrain changes across multiple maps.
- Himmelsdorf Redesign: Temporarily removed for an extensive overhaul.
Communication Changes
- General Chat Disabled: The general chat feature in the Garage has been deactivated to streamline communication.
World of Tanks Update 1.23.1: Vehicle Balance Changes
What’s New in This Update?
In this update, we have made some adjustments to the technical characteristics of some vehicles to improve their performance and balance. Here are the main changes you need to know:
BT-2: This Soviet light tank has received a mixed bag of changes. On one hand, its dispersion during movement and on hull traverse with the BT-2 suspension has been increased by 10%, making it less accurate on the move. On the other hand, its dispersion with the BT-5 suspension has been decreased by 20%, giving it more stability and precision.
BT-5: This Soviet light tank has been buffed in several aspects. Its load capacity with the BT-5 suspension has been increased from 10.72 to 10.80 t, allowing it to mount heavier modules. Its 12LL radio has been replaced with the 10R radio, which has a longer signal range. Its 37 mm automatic OKB-2 gun has been improved with a larger magazine size (6 shells instead of 5), a faster aiming time (2 s instead of 2.7 s), a lower dispersion (0.42 m instead of 0.46 m), and a reduced dispersion after firing a shot (by 62%). However, these improvements come at the cost of a longer reloading time (7 s instead of 5.2 s). Its 45 mm 21-KMT gun has also been enhanced with a higher penetration (109 mm instead of 90 mm for the UBR-243P shell and 67 mm instead of 55 mm for the UBR-243 shell), a lower dispersion (0.38 m instead of 0.39 m), a reduced dispersion after firing a shot (by 14%), and a faster aiming time (2 s instead of 2.4 s). Additionally, its dispersion during movement and on hull traverse with both the BT-5 and BT-5U suspensions has been decreased by 21% and 23%, respectively, making it more agile and accurate.
BT-7: This Soviet light tank has also received some tweaks to its 37 mm automatic OKB-2 gun. In the BT-7 shielded turret, this gun has a slower reloading time (6.5 s instead of 5 s), but a faster aiming time (1.9 s instead of 2.5 s), a lower dispersion (0.4 m instead of 0.45 m), and a reduced dispersion after firing a shot (by 57%). In the BT-5 shielded turret, this gun has the same changes as in the BT-5 turret.
Jagdpanzer 38(t) Hetzer: This German tank destroyer has received a nerf to its hull armor and its 10,5 cm Stu.H. 42 L/28 gun. The thickness of the lower glacis plate has been decreased, making it more vulnerable to frontal shots. The reloading time of the 10,5 cm gun has been increased from 8.6 to 9.8 s and the aiming time has been increased from 1.7 to 2.3 s, reducing its firepower and accuracy.
Pz.Kpfw. III Ausf. J: This German medium tank has received a buff to its suspension and its main gun. The load capacity of the Pz.Kpfw. III Ausf. J suspension has been increased from 19.25 to 19.85 t, allowing it to mount heavier modules. The 3,7 cm Kw.K. 36 L/46.5 and 2 cm Flak 38 guns have been replaced with the 5 cm Kw.K. 38 L/42 gun, which has a higher penetration and damage.
Pz.Kpfw. III Ausf. E: This German medium tank has received a rework of its module research and a buff to its 3,7 cm Kw.K. 36 L/46.5 gun. The order of module research has been changed to make the progression more logical and smooth. The 2 cm Kw.K. 38 and 2 cm Flak 38 guns have been replaced with the 3,7 cm Kw.K. 36 L/46.5 gun, which has a higher penetration and damage. The FuG Spr. 1 radio has been replaced with the FuG 7 radio, which has a longer signal range. The damage of the Pzgr 36 and Pzgr 40 shells for the 3,7 cm gun has been increased from 36 to 45 HP and the damage of the Sprgr 18 shell has been increased from 42 to 60 HP. The penetration of the Pzgr 36 shell has been increased from 40 to 52 mm and the penetration of the Pzgr 40 shell has been increased from 74 to 80 mm. The dispersion of the 3,7 cm gun in the Pz.Kpfw. III Ausf. A and E turrets has been decreased from 0.46 to 0.43 m and from 0.46 to 0.42 m, respectively, making it more accurate. The dispersion of the 3,7 cm gun after firing a shot has been decreased by 25%, improving its stability. The load capacity of the Pz.Kpfw. III Ausf. D suspension has been increased from 15.45 to 16.80 t, allowing it to mount heavier modules.
Leichttraktor: This German light tank has received a minor change to its 3,7 cm Kw.K. 36 L/46.5 gun. The gun has been replaced with the 3,7 cm Kw.K. 36 L/46.5f gun, which has the same characteristics but a different name.
Pz.Kpfw. II Luchs: This German light tank has received a buff to its 3,7 cm Kw.K. 36 L/46.5 gun. The damage of the Pzgr 36 and Pzgr 40 shells has been increased from 36 to 45 HP and the damage of the Sprgr 18 shell has been increased from 42 to 60 HP. The penetration of the Pzgr 36 shell has been increased from 40 to 52 mm and the penetration of the Pzgr 40 shell has been increased from 74 to 80 mm.
M2 Light Tank: This American light tank has received a change to its module research order, making it more logical and smooth.
M3 Stuart: This American light tank has received a rework of its module research order and a buff to its 37 mm Gun M5. The SCR 506 radio has been replaced with the SCR 210 radio, which has a longer signal range. The 20mm Hispano-Suiza gun has been replaced with the 37 mm Gun M5, which has a higher penetration and damage. The load capacity of the Stuart E1 suspension has been increased from 12.50 to 12.80 t, allowing it to mount heavier modules. The dispersion during movement and on hull traverse with the Stuart E1 suspension has been increased by 25%, but the dispersion with the Stuart E2 suspension has been decreased by 20%, giving it more stability and precision. The dispersion of the 37 mm Gun M5 in the D37812 and D39273 turrets has been decreased from 0.46 to 0.43 m and from 0.46 to 0.42 m, respectively, making it more accurate. The aiming time of the 37 mm Gun M5 in the D37812 turret has been decreased from 2.1 to 1.9 s, improving its responsiveness. The dispersion of the 37 mm Gun M5 in the D37812 turret after firing a shot has been decreased by 25% and the dispersion during traverse of the D37812 turret has been decreased by 25%, enhancing its stability. The dispersion during traverse of the D39273 turret has been decreased by 17%, making it more agile. The dispersion of the 20mm Hispano-Suiza gun in the D37812 and D39273 turrets has been decreased from 0.5 to 0.46 m and from 0.5 to 0.45 m, respectively, making it more accurate.
M5 Stuart: This American light tank has received a buff to its 37 mm Gun T16. The penetration of the AP M74 and APC M51 shells has been increased from 56 to 65 mm and from 78 to 87 mm, respectively, giving it more punch. The dispersion during movement and on hull traverse with the VVSS T16E3 and VVSS T36E8 suspensions has been decreased by 28% and 24%, respectively, making it more agile and accurate. The dispersion of the 37 mm Gun T16 in the M5 and M5A1 turrets has been decreased from 0.42 to 0.4 m and from 0.42 to 0.38 m, respectively, making it more accurate. The dispersion of the 37 mm Gun T16 after firing a shot has been decreased by 40%, improving its stability. The clips for the 37 mm Gun T16 have been removed, making it more consistent. The time for loading between shots in the magazine of the 37 mm Gun T16 has been decreased from 0.67 to 0.5 s, increasing its rate of fire.
Valentine: This British infantry tank has received a buff to its engines and a nerf to its hull armor. The power of the AEC 190 and GMC 6004 6-71S engines has been increased from 131 to 145 h.p. and from 138 to 155 h.p., respectively, giving it more mobility. The hull armoring has been worsened, making it more vulnerable to enemy fire. The WS No. 19 Mk. I radio has been replaced with the WS No. 9 radio, which has a longer signal range. The load capacity of the Valentine Mk. I suspension has been increased from 16.50 to 18.60 t, allowing it to mount heavier modules. The research cost of the AEC 190, GMC 6004 6-71S, and GMC 6004 6-71A engines has been decreased from 180 to 150 XP, from 700 to 350 XP, and from 800 to 400 XP, respectively, making them more accessible.
Matilda: This British infantry tank has received a nerf to its turret armor. The armoring of the Matilda Mk. IIA and Matilda Mk. IIA turrets has been worsened*, especially the thickness of the commander’s cupola has been decreased, making it more exposed to enemy fire.
Bishop: This British self-propelled gun has received a buff to its engines. The power of the AEC 190 and GMC 6004 6-71S engines has been increased from 131 to 145 h.p. and from 138 to 155 h.p., respectively, giving it more mobility.
Valentine AT: This British tank destroyer has received a buff to its engines. The power of the AEC 190 and GMC 6004 6-71S engines has been increased from 131 to 145 h.p. and from 138 to 155 h.p., respectively, giving it more mobility.
Type 2597 Chi-Ha: This Chinese medium tank has received a rework of its module research order and a buff to its guns. The order of module research has been changed to make the progression more logical and smooth. The Type 3 Otsu radio has been replaced with the Type 96 Bo radio, which has a longer signal range. The aiming time of the 57mm Gun Type 97 in the Type 97 and Type 97-Kai turrets has been decreased from 2.3 to 1.9 s and from 2.3 to 1.8 s, respectively, improving its responsiveness. The dispersion of the 45 mm 20K gun in the Type 97 and Type 97-Kai turrets has been decreased from 0.46 to 0.43 m and from 0.46 to 0.42 m, respectively, making it more accurate. The research cost of the Type 100 V-12 W and Type 100 V-12 A engines has been decreased from 700 to 350 XP and from 850 to 500 XP, respectively, making them more accessible.
VAE Type B: This Chinese light tank has received a change to its module research order, making it more logical and smooth.
Type 97 Chi-Ha: This Japanese medium tank has received a buff to its 5,7 cm Gun Type 97. The aiming time of the 5,7 cm Gun Type 97 in the Type 97 Chi-Ha and Type 97 Chi-Ha Shinhoto turrets has been decreased from 2.3 to 1.9 s and from 2.3 to 1.8 s, respectively, improving its responsiveness.
