source: WoT InfoCord & Mir Tankov TIME

Intriguingly, a response from a recent Q&A session with the current head of Lesta Games, Malik Khatazhaev, has given some further insight into the process behind the Wargaming–Lesta split, going so far as to confirm community speculation that the split was not fully finalized until August–September 2023:

Q: On what terms did you split? Are you really not paying Wargaming [to develop your game today]?

A: No, we do not pay, and it’s practically impossible to do so (since there is a lot of external control [regulations] over the operations).

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Currently, three techtree branches are in development, one of which consists of SPGs.

• This SPG branch will feature an entirely new mechanic, somewhat reminiscent of Polish TDs.
• Internal testing for these SPGs is still ongoing, so certain aspects may change.

CS-53/56 Wojtek (🇵🇱 Poland, MT-8, premium)

Changes from 1.28.0.1:

Firepower:
• Dispersion from movement: from 0.24 (12.00) to 0.20 (10.00)
• Dispersion from hull traverse: from 0.24 (10.01) to 0.20 (8.34)
• Projectile 1 (AP) cost: from 795 to 731 credits
• Projectile 2 (APCR) cost: from 4,800 to 4,400 credits
• Projectile 3 (HE) cost: from 740 to 611 credits

Continue reading “WoT 1.28.1 Common Test: CS-53/56 Wojtek Changes” →

MBT-B (🇺🇸 USA, HT-10, promotional, mechanic: 6-shell drum, 3-shell clip)

Changes from 1.28.0.1:

Firepower:
• Dispersion from movement (max): 0.25 (13.75) → 0.25 (12.50).
• Projectile 1 (AP) velocity: 1,050 → 960 m/s.
• Projectile 2 (APCR) penetration: 320 → 305 mm.

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Stinger (🇺🇸 USA, HT-10, promotional, mechanic: 4-shell drum)

Changes from 1.28.0.1:

General:
• New detailed description:
“Stinger is the true embodiment of strength, dignity, and primal fury. Armed with a powerful four-shell magazine gun, it features fast reloads both for the drum and individual shells. While its armor isn’t impenetrable, it can still surprise enemies. Time to strike!”

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Some foolish tomfoolery is afoot! The Wheel-Man is at it again 🕷️ A touch of horror in “The Circle” 👻 and plenty more shenanigans to go around 🙃 Which sketch did you enjoy the most? And… have YOU been fooled today by something? 🤡

The Chieftain AEV is a Tier 10 Reward British medium tank equipped with a powerful 165mm gun that delivers a mighty 1000 HP of damage. This experimental vehicle has 278 mm of armour penetration with APCR shells, and 330 mm with HEAT shells.

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We want to give you a heads-up—Top of the Tree will not be returning in the coming months, as we’ve decided to discontinue its current format. However, we’re still committed to bringing back a new event that better fits the game’s systems and future plans.

Continue reading “WoT: Top of the Tree Update” →

This is the second (and not the last) vehicle rebalance of 2025. The rebalance affects four nearly complete branches

Along with stat changes, unnecessary modules are being removed [refinement and optimization of modules]. Get used to it—this will always be the case moving forward.

Continue reading “WoT 1.28.1 Common Test: Detailed List of Changes to USSR Techtree Vehicles” →