Update 2019

Update 2019

Here you can find how World of Tanks has evolved over time (2019), with a quick overview of each update. If you're looking for something in particular, feel free to click on the "full patch notes" buttons below and explore the depth of our changes!

Update 2019

Update 1.7

December 2019

• Anonymizer: In the game client, an option was added that allows players to conceal their nicknames in battle.
• Directives: Directives for crew members can now be purchased for credits only in the Consumables section of the Garage, as well as in the Service->Directives section of the Store. Note that Directives for crew members will not be available for bonds any longer.

Update 1.6.1

September 2019

• Multinational vehicles: Now players can change the nation of some Premium vehicles. First of all, we are talking about the well-known captured vehicles, vehicles supplied under Lend-Lease, and representatives of historical and cultural heritage, such as the Polish T-34-85 Rudy.
• Ranked Battles update: Changed the qualification logic. Added Bonus Battles for the number of chevrons according to the results of the qualification. Made some balance changes to the system of role experience. Implemented bonuses to Combat Experience and bonds for high performance upon passing the qualification.
• New customisation: introduction of the School series style (American School, Soviet School, etc.) and the Ranger 2D style, for all nations and all vehicle types.

Update 1.6

August 2019

• New Tank Line: British light tanks have been introduced to the game. Starting with the Setter after the Cromwell, the line ends with the Manticore at Tier X. With their small size, they are perfectly made to spot passively.
• Friendly Fire Deactivated: It is no longer possible to damage your allies by shooting or ramming.
• Updated Personal Missions: A couple of mission conditions for the Object 279 (e) campaign were changed, especially for SPGs.
• Pimp Your Ride: New customisation options are available in the game, such as new fonts and decals.

Update 1.5.1

June 2019

• Session Statistics: A new feature for more competitive players has been introduced. It allows checking and evaluating their performance for a single game session.
• A Reworked Map: Kharkov is back with huge changes, such as bigger size and a new open field.
• Crew Books: This new feature allows you to instantly increase the proficiency level of your crews. Those Crew Books can be earned through missions and other events or purchased.
• Improvements to Medium Tanks: The high-tier vehicles of the Leopard 1 and STB-1 lines have been changed and overall improved. They are now more different from one another, each excelling at their own role.

Update 1.5

May 2019

• Ranked Battles: A new season of Ranked Battles brings new features to this competitive game mode.
• New Premium Account: Introduction of a World of Tanks Premium Account only featuring exclusive bonuses.
• Excluded Maps: One map can now be excluded by the player in standard battles.
• New Vehicles: High-tier Swedish medium tanks with hydropneumatic suspension, sloped armour, and high damage per shot.
• Improvements to vehicles: The Emil I, Emil II and Kranvagn have been revised. SPGs have been rebalanced. The Type 4 Heavy, the Type 5 and the FV4005 Stage II have seen changes to their combat parameters as well.

Update 1.4.1

March 2019

• New Features: Rewards for Merit are awarded for a strong performance in battle with Tier V-X vehicles. They offer consumables, Bonds, Credits and even Blueprints, for faster vehicle research.
• Customisation: Introduction of the crew skins, featuring historical figures of fancy, cool and even slightly strange characters.

Update 1.4

February 2019

• Vehicles: Introduction of wheeled vehicles in the French tech tree, leading up to the Panhard EBR 105. New mechanics were implemented, such as the Rapid and Cruise modes, and improved auto-aim for this class.
• Maps: Ghost Town makes its comeback and is now available in Random Battles.
• Personal Missions: The Second Front conditions have been updated.
• Technological Feature: Concurrent Rendering Support was added for a boost in performance.