Tier VII Soviet destroyer Tashkent ’41 has been added to the game for testing.

Soviet destroyer Tashkent ’41, Tier VII

A destroyer leader designed and built at the Odero-Terni-Orlando shipyard in Livorno, Italy, as part of an order placed by the Soviet Navy. She was initially equipped with three 130 mm B13 gun mounts, which historically remained aboard the ship until July 1941.

Despite the differences in the composition of its main battery, Tashkent ’41 shares many similarities with its researchable Tier IX analog: high speed, high HP for the tier, limited maneuverability.

Strictly in terms of gameplay, however, there are marked differences between the two variants of the ship. Tashkent ’41 is primarily a torpedo-centric destroyer thanks to the long range of her nine torpedo tubes and access to the “Torpedo Reload Booster” consumable. The new ship also lacks the “Smoke Generator” and “Repair Party” consumables.

Detailed parameters of the ship are currently in development and will be announced later.

Please note that all information in the development blog is preliminary. Announced adjustments and features may change multiple times during testing.

Based on testing results, we’re applying changes to Pan American cruisers, Nebraska, Dupleix, Ning Hai, Hector, and Brisbane. Small fixes are also being made to some other test ships.

Tier VI-X Pan-American cruisers

• Idle time before the Combat Instructions meter begins to deplete has been increased: 6 to 10 s.
• Rate at which the Combat Instructions meter depletes after a period of inactivity has been decreased: one tick per second to one tick every two seconds.

Pan-American cruiser Coronel Bolognesi, Tier VII

Continue reading “WoWS: Changes to Test Ships – Closed Test 12.0” →

Pan-American cruiser Almirante Grau and British battleship Cumberland have been added to the game for testing.

Pan-American cruiser Almirante Grau, Tier VIII

A De Zeven Provinciën-class cruiser purchased by the Peruvian Navy from the Netherlands and named after Admiral Miguel Grau Seminario.

Almirante Grau is armed with eight 152 mm main battery guns placed in four twin turrets with 360-degree turning capabilities.

Continue reading “WoWS: New ships – Closed Test 12.1” →

Let’s talk about the main new features of the of the upcoming Update.

Early access to British submarines

Update 12.1 will mark the start of the Early Access event for the British submarines branch.

To complement the event, the new permanent camouflages Iron Resilience for Sturdy and Victoria Cross for Thrasher will be added to the game, together with the British submarines commemorative flag.

Continue reading “WoWS: Early access to British submarines, collective combat missions, new settings for Domination mode, and other new features – Closed testing 12.1” →

Based on the testing results and your feedback, we are changing the concept of Pan-American cruisers.

The goal of developing this branch was to create gameplay where Combat Instructions would play an important role. Based on the results of testing, it turned out that the initial concept did not meet this expectation.

The following changes are being made to the branch:

• HE shells are removed. Ships will be armed with only AP shells with improved ricochet angles.

Continue reading “WoWS: Pan-American cruisers changes – Closed Test 12.0” →

We’re applying balance changes to the following ships based on the analysis of both their combat statistics as well as player feedback: Japanese Tier VII cruisers, Marlborough, Renown, Buffalo, Dalian, Sejong and Ragnar

Balance changes

IX Marlborough

• Restoration of hit points after receiving damage to the parts of the hull increased from 50% to 60%.

Continue reading “WoWS: Balance Changes — Public Test 12.0” →

Based on testing results, we’re applying changes to Brisbane, Z-42, Nebraska, Louisiana, Alliance and Dupleix.

X Brisbane

• Torpedo range increased: 12.5 to 13.5 km.

X Z-42

• Torpedo range increased: 7.5 to 10 km.

Continue reading “WoWS: Changes to Test Ships – 12.0 Closed Testing” →

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