World of Tanks: Update 1.14.1 Common Test is Here!

Update 1.14.1 is here and it brings new rebalancing changes to the Chinese medium tank branch, and one heavy, and some improvements to Field Modifications. Update 1.14.1 Common Test 1 started on September 16 and should run until September 23, when we should get the second iteration.

Chinese Vehicles Rebalancing

Vehicle balance in World of Tanks is in a perpetual and natural state of flux, with the stats for individual tanks as well as whole branches getting adjusted based on their battle performance. Judging by the recent data (Harkonnen: Recent data? Lol, took them years to notice that this branch needed a revisit… Seems the Chinese market started to demand changes to their favourite tanks!), the time has come for a complete rebalance of Chinese heavy and medium tanks, including seven researchable vehicles and a Premium one.

Each vehicle’s case is individual, with different stats that need changing, but the revisions to be made in 1.14.1 are all designed to make playing these Chinese tanks more convenient. Take note that the exact values aren’t final (as is always the case during these tests).

Type 59 / Type 59 G

Changed the dispersion from 0.39 to 0.35 m
Changed the reload time from 8.4 to 7.9 s
Changed the top speed from 56 to 60 km/h

Type T-34

Decreased the dispersion during movement and on hull traverse by 8%
Decreased the dispersion of the 57 mm 55-57FG gun on turret traverse by 29%
Changed the aiming time of the 57 mm 55-57FG gun from 2.3 to 2 s

Type 58

Changed the dispersion of the 85 mm 56-85JT gun from 0.38 to 0.36 m
Changed the reload time of the 85 mm 56-85JT gun from 5 to 4.8 s
Changed the aiming time of the 85 mm 56-85JT gun from 2.3 to 2 s

T-34-1

Decreased the dispersion during movement and on hull traverse for the T-34-1 suspension by 8%
Decreased the dispersion during movement and on hull traverse for the T-34-1 model 2 suspension by 9%
Changed the dispersion of the 85 mm 56-85JT gun from 0.38 to 0.36 m
Changed the reload time of the 85 mm 56-85JT gun in the T-34-1 turret from 5 to 4.8 s
Changed the aiming time of the 100 mm 44-100JT gun from 2.7 to 2.5 s
Changed the aiming time of the 85 mm 56-85JT gun in the T-34-1 turret from 2.9 to 2 s
Changed the aiming time of the 85 mm 56-85JT gun in the T-34-1 model 2 turret from 2.3 to 2 s

T-34-2

Changed the dispersion of the 122 mm 371-122JTX gun from 0.44 to 0.43 m
Changed the dispersion of the 85 mm 56-85JT gun from 0.38 to 0.36 m
Changed the aiming time of the 85 mm 56-85JT gun from 2.3 to 2 s
Changed the penetration value of the Po-411RH shell for the 122 mm 371-122JTX gun from 250 to 280 mm
Changed the penetration value of the Chuan bei-411CJ shell for the 122 mm 371-122JTX gun from 190 to 212 mm
Changed the top speed from 50 to 56 km/h

WZ-120

Decreased the dispersion during movement and on hull traverse for the WZ-120 suspension by 11%
Decreased the dispersion during movement and on hull traverse for the WZ-120 model 3 suspension by 12%
Changed the dispersion of the 100 mm 62-100T gun from 0.38 to 0.36 m
Decreased the dispersion of the 122 mm 60-122T gun on turret traverse by 14%
Changed the aiming time of the 122 mm 60-122T gun from 3.4 to 2.7 s
Changed the aiming time of the 100 mm 62-100T gun from 2.9 to 2.5 s

121

Decreased the dispersion on turret traverse by 17%
Changed the aiming time from 2.7 to 2.5 s

110

Decreased the dispersion during movement and on hull traverse for the 110 suspension by 20%
Decreased the dispersion during movement and on hull traverse for the 110-1 suspension by 22%
Changed the dispersion of the 100 mm 62-100T gun from 0.38 to 0.36 m
Changed the aiming time of the 100 mm 62-100T gun from 2.9 to 2.5 s

Field Modification Adjustments

The feedback we’ve been receiving indicates that you’re enjoying Field Modification, but there are still some details of this new feature that could be improved. We’ve addressed your concerns with a number of quality-of-life improvements.

You will be able to switch off the selection of Alternate Configuration appearing before a battle starts. This can be done directly in the Field Modification screen of a vehicle, separately for the Essentials Loadout (consumables and shells) and the Auxiliary Loadout (equipment and directives). No more battles without ammo! The setting will be separate for each specific vehicle and available when the vehicle is not in battle or a detachment and is fully repaired. Naturally, you will only be able to set it for vehicles that are currently in your Garage.
Changing the ammo type on the battle loading screen will become possible, as requested.
You will be able to quickly swap between Dual Modifications in the Field Modification screen. Previously, one had to be cancelled before the other one could be purchased. Now, the previous Dual Modification will be cancelled automatically if you purchase the other one from the pair. (This means less time spent clicking and more time fighting!).
Tactical roles of Tier VI–X vehicles specified in Field Modification will now be reflected on the World of Tanks portal, including player profiles, Tankopedia, and Hall of Fame. You will be able to apply vehicle role filters in all three of these places.
One last small change worth mentioning is the addition of the Field Modification section to the in-game player’s guide.

Other Patch Notes

Map Changes

In the southeastern part of the Mannerheim Line map, terrain irregularities that caused vehicles to slide into the water were smoothed out. Parts of the slope where vehicles will lose traction with the surface are highlighted with a texture.

Movement Physics

A Spare Track mechanic has been added
The animation of damaged track pieces for vehicles with spare tracks has been added
The ‘suspension repair speed’ parameter has been added to the list of technical characteristics
The Repair skill has been added to the vehicle comparison menu

Mode Selection Menu

A new size for the tiles in the mode selector has been added.

The mode tiles in which Battle Pass Points can be earned are now marked accordingly.

Field Modification

The selection of Alternate Configuration appearing before a battle starts can now be switched off. The setting is separate for each specific vehicle. This can be done directly in the Field Modification screen of a vehicle, separately for the Essentials Loadout (consumables and shells) and the Auxiliary Loadout (equipment and directives).

The functionality of changing the ammo type on the battle loading screen has been added.

The functionality for quick swap between Dual Modifications in the Field Modification screen has been added. The previous Dual Modification is now canceled automatically.

WoT portal: Players can now apply role filters when searching and sorting vehicles.

Interface

The gun reload timer now displays hundredths of a second.

U.S.S.R.

The following vehicle has been added for testing by Supertest players: KV-1 shielded

The following vehicle has been added for testing by Supertest players: Object 590

U.S.A.

The following vehicle was added for testing by Supertest players: M-IV-Y

The following vehicle has been added for testing by Supertest players: Convert Medium Tank T3.

U.K.

The following vehicle has been added for testing by Supertest players: Caliban

Sweden

The following vehicle has been added for testing by Supertest players: Bofors Tornvagn

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