World of Tanks Update 1.6.1: Common Test is Live

Common Test of Update 1.6.1 is here and new functionality of multinational vehicles is being implemented… to one vehicle. A whole new update to bring one tank that can change nations and a few other styles, changes to Ranked Battles and nothing else. A small interim update that won’t bring much, so not negative but not that positive. Have a look at the patch notes to more in detail information about all changes coming with Update 1.6.1.

Main Changes

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.
• This feature will allow players to complete missions that have national restrictions. Upon changing the vehicle’s nation, it becomes possible to use the crews, equipment, and consumables of the corresponding nation. A player’s configuration of the vehicle for another nation (crew, mounted equipment) can be saved, and the operation of switching between nations is free for players. The legendary T-34-85 Rudy will become the first multinational vehicle. Its nation can be switched between the Soviet Union and Poland. The Polish version will have a crew of four unique Polish tankers with 100% trained Brothers in Arms perk and a German shepherd. Players who have this Premium vehicle in the Garage, will receive the Polish crew as a gift, and the feature of changing the nation will become available.

Changes to Ranked Battles

• 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.

Exterior

Added two new customization sets:

• A unique historical 2D style for each nation.
• A universal historical 2D style for all nations for all vehicle types.

Changes to the technical characteristics of the following vehicles

Germany

• Added the following vehicles for testing by Supertest players:
  • Teir IX—Kampfpanzer 50t

U.K.

• Added the following vehicles for testing by Supertest players:
  • Tier VIII—Turtle Mk. I

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Tank Nut and Gamer Wannabe! Huge fan of tanks and World War II history. Playing video games since I was six years old, from Streets of Rage on my Sega Mega Drive to World of Tanks, I’ve never stopped since and will always love games.

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