Author: Sebastianul

WoWS: Dupleix and Z-42 — Closed Testing 0.11.11

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French cruiser Dupleix and German destroyer Z-42 have been added to the game for testing.

French cruiser Dupleix, Tier VI

A Suffren-class heavy cruiser that differed from her sisterships in her armor scheme, which incorporated an internal armor belt. A typical “Treaty” cruiser, heavy gunnery was favored over strong protection.

The ship is armed with eight 203 mm main battery guns placed in four turrets, and a torpedo armament comparable to that found aboard the researchable French heavy cruisers. Her main battery’s low fire rate is compensated by its long range and turret traverse speed, as well as the availability of the Main Battery Reload Booster consumable.

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Kampfpanzer 07 RH, ISU-122S and TOG II* Available on EU

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Kampfpanzer 07 RH – Standard (31€)

https://eu.wargaming.net/shop/wot/vehicles/ig_16_gl/

Bundle content

  • VIII Kampfpanzer 07 RH, Bonus 100% Crew, 1 Garage Slot

ISU-122S – Collectors Gem (24€)

https://eu.wargaming.net/shop/wot/vehicles/ig_609_gl/

Bundle content

  • VII ISU-122S, 1 Garage Slot
  • Bonus 100% crew with the Brothers in Arms perk trained to 100%
  • 1,400 Gold
  • 10×+300% to Free and Crew XP earned in battle for 1 h
  • 15×Missions for x5 XP for the ISU-122S

TOG II* – 2022 Special (26€)

https://eu.wargaming.net/shop/wot/vehicles/ig_611_gl/

Bundle content

  • VI TOG II*, Bonus 100% Crew, 1 Garage Slot
  • Style: Hot TOG
  • 20×+300% to Free and Crew XP earned in battle for 1 h
  • 15×Mission for x5 XP for the TOG II*

WoWS: Soviet Submarines — Closed Testing 0.11.10

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Closed testing of researchable Soviet submarines S-1, L-20, and K-1 will begin in Update 0.11.10

The main role of the new branch in battle is to counter other submarines. Soviet submarines’ torpedoes have low damage and long reload time, but good range and speed. The number of loaders allows only part of the bow and stern torpedo tubes to be reloaded simultaneously similar to how it works on the American submarines. These torpedo characteristics do not allow for high damage per torpedo salvo, so they are less effective against targets with good torpedo protection and good HP pools.

In addition to torpedoes, all submarines in the branch have a player-controlled main battery. It has a low range and number of guns, so it is most often used in combat with other submarines or with ships that have low remaining hit points. Only SAP shells are available.

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Bourrasque, ISU-152K, & Cromwell B Available on EU

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PS: I have returned from the Netherlands, took 2 vacations, and I start work again soon (unfortunately my dream of living only from blog earnings is still away from being reality). Not the best year but I got more perspectives, insights and a great network of friends all over the country. I would like to promote a YouTube channel of a good American friend of mine, please subscribe to him! link here.

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Bat.-Châtillon Bourrasque – Standard (40€)

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Bundle content

  • VIII Bat.-Châtillon Bourrasque & Bonus 100% Crew, 1 Garage Slot
  • 3D Style: 1998 ZZ 10

ISU-152K – Standard (32€)

https://eu.wargaming.net/shop/wot/main/ig_40_gl/

Bundle content

  • VIII ISU-152K & Bonus 100% Crew, 1 Garage Slot

Cromwell B – Collector’s Gem (22€)

https://eu.wargaming.net/shop/wot/main/ig_605_gl/

Bundle content

  • VI Cromwell B + 1 Garage slot
  • Bonus 100% crew with the Brothers in Arms perk trained to 100%
  • 1,000 Gold
  • 10×Large Repair Kit
  • 10×Large First Aid Kit
  • 10×Automatic Fire Extinguisher
  • 10×Missions for x5 XP for the Cromwell B

WoWS: Clan Battles Season 19 Details – 0.11.10 Closed Testing

~ Sebastianul

We’re ready to share the maps on which battles in the 19th season of Clan Battles will unfold.

From 9 November until 15 January, Season 19 of Clan Battles—code name: Barracuda—will take place in a 7 vs. 7 format with Tier X ships.

Battles will be held in the Domination mode on the following maps:

  • North
  • Hotspot
  • Land of Fire
  • Sea of Fortune
  • Warrior’s Path
  • Loop
  • Sleeping Giant

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WoWS: Changes to Test Ships – 0.11.10 Closed Testing

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Based on testing results, we’re applying changes to Japanese light cruisers, Tromp, Renown ’44, Thrasher, and Hector.

Japanese cruiser Omono, Tier VII

  • Main battery reload time increased: 12.5 to 13 s.
  • Maximum torpedo damage reduced: 23,767 to 20,967

Japanese cruiser Shimanto, Tier VIII

  • Main battery reload time increased: 14 to 15 s.
  • Maximum torpedo damage reduced: 23,767 to 20,967

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WoWS: Battle Pass rewards — 0.11.10 Public Test

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We’ve noticed the recent buzz around the new Battle Pass feature available in the 0.11.10 Public Test. We would like to share more details about the changes that come with it.

But first of all, we would like to apologize for the incorrect information published in the 0.11.10 Bulletin and the dedicated devblog post. Today, we aim to clarify the situation with Battle Pass — specifically, the Free Pass (the free track of the Battle Pass). Due to the Battle Pass’ structural overhaul of the rewards system (from daily/weekly/monthly combat missions to the new progress bars), it’s not possible to fully recreate the exact rhythm of reward distribution or the contents of the rewards themselves. For example, rewarding Ship XP for completing Battle Pass levels wouldn’t be feasible in the new format.

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WoWS: Balance Changes — Public Test 0.11.10

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We’re applying balance changes to the following ships based on an analysis of both their combat statistics as well as player feedback: Ryūjō, Renown, Monarch, and Lion. The changes will be applied on the Public Test for Update 0.11.10. Additionally, based on testing results, we’re applying changes to the unreleased ship Sekiryu.

VI Ryūjō

  • Torpedoes used by the researchable torpedo bombers has been replaced with one similar to the one used by the base torpedo bombers.

VI Renown

  • Main battery reload time reduced: 27 to 26 s.

VIII Monarch

  • Main battery firing range increased: 19.1 to 19.6 km.
  • Sigma value increased: 1.8 to 1.85.

IX Lion

  • Main battery firing range increased: 20.7 to 21.1 km.
  • Sigma value increased: 1.8 to 1.85.
  • Main battery reload time reduced: 30 to 29 s.

  Sekiryu

  • Patrol Fighter range increased: 3.5 to 4 km.
  • Patrol Fighter arrival time after activation reduced: 6 to 3 s.

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