In a nice move from WG Chicago-Baltimore, some update notes and balance changes for their next update! So far 4.1 is looking to be released on October 10th:
Download Sizes –
Xbox One: ~4.7GB / Xbox 360: ~117MB title update + 1.5GB download
PlayStation 4: ~4.4GB
New Features
- Server Replays: view your last last five battles during the same gaming session — pause, play, skip forward/backwards, change speeds and camera
- Siege Mode: The Swedish nation introduces new gameplay mechanics and aiming system, only available on certain high-tier Swedish tank destroyers. The TDs are equipped with a unique hydro-pneumatic suspension where they can raise and lower the front of their hulls. Because the guns are fixed to the hull, they have little gun traverse and rely on their hull to change their gun direction and elevation. This limits them to two firing modes: Drive and Siege. In Siege, the Camouflage Net and Binocular Telescope remain active during hull movement.
- Persistent Platoons: two-person Platoons can move between eligible game modes without disbanding
VEHICLES
New Swedish Premium vehicles, including Hero Flag “Stark Strv S1” with the Siege Mode feature
- Strv m/42-57 Swedish tier VI medium tank
- Stark Strv S1 Swedish tier VIII TD
New German Heavy Tanks
- VK 100.01 (P)
- Mäuschen,
- Pz.Kpfw VII
MAPS
- Pilsen: featuring interior factory buildings, a maze of construction equipment and overhanging pipelines
- Redshire 1944: alternate history version of Redshire with a new castle area in the west and new terrain layout in the east
IMPROVEMENTS
- Spotting improvements: Spotted vehicles appear more quickly on screen
- Czechoslovakia nation voice option added
- Swedish nation voice option added
- Tank shot decals improved
- Map rotation adjustments: Maps in rotation become available at battle tier 4, excludes extreme weather variants and Province
- Further Mini-map improvements: Buildings are now solid black, and destructible buildings are solid black with white outlines
- Adjusted friendly scout bots in War Stories to be faster tanks
- Reduced amount of enemy artillery for lower tiers in Queen’s Gambit
- Northwest Standard and Team Destruction: spawns adjusted for balance
- Northwest Encounter: Base adjusted for balance
- Northwest: Adjusted object placements
- Ensk: Adjusted some buildings scale to allow larger tanks a clearer path
- Ruinberg War: Adjusted prop placements
- Updated the Free XP and XP icons
- Made pickups larger for visibility
- Improved explosion FX
- Improved bot response to attack radial commands
- Improved bot movement when following player
- Platoon members will now spawn closer together
Vehicle Updates
All Vehicles
- Radio weight is now included in the “Mobility” stat bar calculation and Power/weight ratio display. This does not change the performance of any vehicles and just updates the display to be correct.
- As with previous HD updates, some of the displayed armor values have now changed as new/additional armor plates have been added during the HD process. Where no change is indicated the Front/Side/Rear display will display the same numbers as before, but the armor model has been remade into HD, so it will be a new model possibly with different armor and values elsewhere.
China
- WZ-111 1-4
- Updated HD Collision model
- Hull armor: 120/80/60 -> 120/120/60
- 59-16
- Updated HD Collision model
- WZ-131
- Chassis 1: Terrain resistance:: 0.7/0.8/1.6 -> 0.7/0.8/1.5
- Chassis 2: Terrain resistance:: 0.6/0.7/1.4 -> 0.6/0.7/1.3
- 112
- Updated HD Collision model
- Hull armor: 120/80/60 -> 120/120/60
- Chassis: Shot dispersion during movement/rotation: 0.25/0.25 -> 0.23/0.23
- Turret: Shot dispersion during turret rotation: 0.14 -> 0.12
- Type 64
- Updated HD Collision model
USSR
- T-54 lightweight
- Chassis 1: Terrain resistance:: 0.9/1/1.6 -> 0.9/1/1.4
- Chassis 2: Terrain resistance:: 0.7/0.9/1.4 -> 0.7/0.8/1.2
- T-10
- Chassis 1: Rotation speed: 28 -> 30
- Chassis 2: Rotation speed: 30 -> 32
- IS-7
- Hull health: 1720 -> 1920
- Turret health: 430 -> 480
- 130mm S-70 gun: Aim time: 3.1 -> 2.9
- S-51
- Updated HD Collision model
- T-26
- Updated HD Collision model
- Turret armor: 30/15/15 -> 15/15/15
- KV-2
- Updated HD Collision model
- A-43
- Updated HD Collision model
- Object 268
- Updated HD Collision model
- Object 140
- Updated HD Collision model
- Matilda IV
- Updated HD Collision model
- A-32
- Updated HD Collision model
- KV-5
- Updated HD Collision model
- T-127
- Updated HD Collision model
- SU-85i
- Updated HD Collision model
- SU-76i
- Updated HD Collision model
- Tetrarch
- Updated HD Collision model
- SU-122-44
- Updated HD Collision model
- Gorynych KV-5
- Updated HD Collision model
Germany
- LTraktor
- Updated HD Collision model
- Hull armor: 14/12/12 -> 14/14/14
- Turret armor: 14/12/12 -> 14/14/14
- Pz. I Ausf C
- Hull armor: 30/20/20 -> 30/20/15
- DW II
- Updated HD Collision model
- T 15
- Updated HD Collision model
- Panther
- Updated HD Collision model
- Top Speed: 48 -> 55
- Pz III A becomes Pz III E
- Updated HD Collision model
- Hull armor: 15/15/15 ->30/30/20
- Turret armor: 15/15/15 -> 16/15/15
- All guns: Max gun depression: 8 -> 10
- Panther mit 8,8cm
- Updated HD Collision model
- Hull armor: 80/50/40 -> 85/50/40
- Engine horsepower: 600hp -> 700hp
- Chassis: Hull rotation speed: 38 -> 40
- Turret: Max gun depression: 5 -> 8; improved gun mantlet armor
- Tiger 131
- Updated gun armor
- VK 30.02 D
- Updated HD Collision model
- Top speed: 56 -> 60
- Turret 1: Rotation speed: 32 -> 45
- Turret 2: Rotation speed: 30 -> 45
- VK 30.01 D
- Chassis 2: Rotation speed: 38 -> 40
- Turret 2: 75mm KwK L70 gun: Reload time: 4.4 -> 4.2
- VK 30.01 P
- Chassis 1: Shot dispersion during movement/rotation: 0.28/0.28 -> 0.25/0.25
- Chassis 2: Shot dispersion during movement/rotation: 0.25/0.25 -> 0.22/0.22
- Turret 1: 88mm KwK 36 L56 gun: Shot dispersion during turret rotation: 0.18 -> 0.16
- Pz III/IV
- Updated HD Collision model
- Hull armor: 60/60/40 -> 80/30/20
- Hull Health: 304 -> 336
- Turret 1: Health: 84 -> 76; View range: 320 -> 340; 75mm KwK 40 L43 Gun: Gun model: Gun02 -> Gun01; Max gun elevation: 17 -> 20; Max gun depression: -6 -> -10
- Turret 2: Max Health: 136 -> 144; View range: 320 -> 350; 75mm KwK 40 L48 Gun: Gun model: Gun08 -> Gun02; Reload time: 4.3 -> 4; Max gun elevation: 17 -> 20; Max gun depression: -6 -> -10
- Pz V/IV
- Updated HD Collision model
- Max gun depression: -4 -> -8
- Pz B2 740
- Updated HD Collision model
- Maus
- Updated HD Collision model
- Turret armor: 240/210/210/ -> 260/210/210
- 128mm KwK 44 L55 gun: Shot dispersion: 0.38 -> 0.36; Aim time: 2.9 -> 2.1; Shot dispersion during turret rotation: 0.06 -> 0.05; Increased gun armor
- Nashorn
- Increased moving/still camo factor: 0.13/0.217 -> 0.15/.0237
- Sturer Emil
- Updated HD Collision model
- Increased moving/still camo factor: 0.129/0.208 -> 0.139/0.218
- 105mm K18 L52R gun: Model changed: Gun02 -> Gun01
- 128mm SF L61 gun: Model changed: Gun03 -> Gun02
- Lowe/Lowe Black
- Updated HD Collision model
- Engine horsepower: 800hp -> 1000hp
- Hull armor: 120/100/80 -> 150/100/80
- Max gun depression: -8 -> -10
- E 50
- Updated HD Collision model
- All guns: Max gun depression: -5 -> -8
- Tiger P
- Increased gun armor on all guns
- Turret 2: Increased commanders hatch armor
- VK 45.02 B
- Updated HD Collision model
- Hull Armor: 200/100/100 -> 200/120/100
- Turret 2: Turret Armor: 252/160/160 -> 265/160/160
- Panther II
- Updated HD Collision model
- Turret 2: Added 88mm KwK L100 gun
- VK 28.01
- Updated HD Collision model
- Increased moving/still camo factor: 0.25/0.25 -> 0.27/0.27
- All guns: Max gun depression: -5 -> -10
- Turret 1: 105mm StuH 42 L28 Pz gun: Model update: Gun05 -> Gun09
- VK 45.02 A
- Updated HD Collision model
- Hull armor 120/80/80 -> 150/80/80
- All guns: Max gun elevation: 17 -> 15; Max gun depression: -6 -> -8
- Turret 1: 105mm KwK 45 L52 gun: Gun model: Gun06 -> Gun03
- Turret 2: 88mm KwK 36 L56 gun: Gun model: Gun03 -> Gun04; 88mm KwK 43 L71 gun: Gun model: Gun04 -> Gun05; 105mm KwK 45 L52 gun: Gun model: Gun05 -> Gun06
- E 50 M
- Updated HD Collision model
- 105mm KwK 45 L52 ausf K gun: Max gun depression: -6 -> -8
- Pz. Sfl IVc
- Updated HD Collision model
- Increased moving/still camo factor: 0.15/0.237 -> 0.16/0.247
- 88mm Flak 37 L56 gun: Piercing Power: 171/156 -> 194/168
- Pz IV Schmalturm
- Updated HD Collision model
- Shot dispersion during movement/rotation: 0.2/0.2 -> 0.15/0.15
- 75mm KwK 441A gun: Shot dispersion: 0.35 -> 0.32; Shot dispersion after shot: 4 -> 2
- Panther/M10 Champ M10
- Updated HD Collision model
- Hull armor: 80/50/40 -> 85/50/40; Spaced armor added to hull: 5mm
- Turret armor: 100/50/45 -> 100/45/45; Spaced armor added to turret: 5mm
- Top speed: 46 -> 55
- Shot dispersion during movement/rotation: 0.19/ 0.19 -> 0.15/0.15
- View range: 350 -> 365
- 75mm KwK L70A gun: Reload time: 4.5 -> 4; Shot dispersion during turret rotation: 0.12 -> 0.11; Shot dispersion after shot: 4 -> 2; Shot dispersion: 0.35 -> 0.32
- Aufkl Panther
- Increased moving/still camo factor: 0.225/0.225 -> 0.235/0.235
- Shot dispersion after shot: 3.5 -> 3
- Shot dispersion during turret rotation: 0.12 -> 0.1
- Indien Panzer
- Updated HD Collision model
- Top Speed: 50 -> 55
- Turret: Model update: Turret02 -> Turret01;
- 88mm KwK 43 L71 gun: Aim Time: 2.9 -> 2.5
- 9cm KwK 51 L71 gun: Aim Time: 2.7 -> 2.3; Gun model: Gun04 -> Gun03
- Leopard PTA
- All guns: Max gun depression: -6 -> -8
- Pz Sfl IVb
- Updated HD Collision model
- Pz Sfl IVc
- Updated HD Collision model
- VK 30.02 M
- Updated HD Collision model
- Hull armor: 60/40/40 -> 85/40/40
- Turret 1: 75mm KwK L70 gun: Max gun elevation: 17.5 -> 20; Max gun depression: -7.5 -> -8
- Turret 2: 75mm KwK L70 gun: Max gun elevation: 17.5 -> 18; Max gun depression: -7.5 -> -8; Shot dispersion after shot: 4 -> 3; Shot dispersion during turret rotation: 0.16 -> 0.12
- E 100
- 150mm KwK 44 L38 gun: 150mmPzGr42 shell; Piercing Power: 235/220 -> 246/241
- Grille 15
- 150mm Pak L63 gun: 150mmPzgr shell; Shell speed: 1350 -> 1200
- GW E100
- Engine Horsepower: 900hp -> 1200hp
- Engine weight: 1300 -> 750
- GW Mk. VI(e)
- 105mm leFH16 L22 gun: Shot dispersion radius: 0.84 -> 0.82; Aim time: 6.5 -> 6; Reload time: 19 -> 16.5
- StuG III B
- 75mm StuK 37 L24 gun: Shot dispersion radius: 0.55 -> 0.45
- 105mm StuH42 L28 gun: Shot dispersion radius: 0.55 -> 0.53
- StuG IV
- Increased moving/still camo factor: 0.22/0.366 -> 0.26/0.406
- 88mm Pak 36 L56 gun
- 88mm Pzgr. 40 premium shell: Piercing Power: 171/156 -> 194/168; Affects: JagdPz IV, JagdPanther, Nashorn
- 88mm KwK 36 L56 gun
- 88mm Pzgr. 40 premium shell: Piercing Power: 171/156 -> 194/168; Affects: VK 36.01 H, VK 30.02 D, VK 30.01 P, Tiger P, VK 45.02 A, Indien Panzer, Tiger I
- 150mm Rohr L38 gun
- 150mm PzGr42 shell
- Piercing Power: 235/220 -> 246/241
- Affects: Waffentrager IV, Waffentrager E 100
France
- B1
- Updated HD Collision model
- Turret 1: 47mm SA35 gun: Model update: Gun 03 -> Gun 02
- Turret 2: 47mm SA34 gun: Model update: Gun 04 -> Gun 03; 47mm SA35 gun: Model update: Gun 06 -> Gun 04; 47mm SA37 gun: Model update: Gun07 -> Gun05
- H35
- Updated HD Collision model
- 105 leFH18B2
- Updated HD Collision model
- FCM39Pak40
- Updated HD Collision model
- Hull armor: 40/20/40 -> 40/20/20
- AMX 38
- Updated HD Collision model
- AMX 50 120
- All guns: Max gun elevation: 6 -> 11; Max gun depression: -6 -> -9
- AMX 50 B
- Max gun depression: -8 -> -10
- AMX 12t
- 75mm SA49 L48 gun: Shot dispersion during turret rotation: 0.2 -> 0.19
- 75mm SA50 gun: Shot dispersion during turret rotation: 0.2 -> 0.18
- Renault FT AC
- Chassis 1: Rotation speed: 28 -> 27
- Renault FT
- Updated HD Collision model
UK
- AT-2
- Updated HD Collision model
- AT-7
- Updated HD Collision model
- Crusader 5.5in
- Updated HD Collision model
- Conqueror Gun Carriage
- Updated HD Collision model
- Hull armor: 28/28/20 -> 28/28/12
- Reduced moving/still camo factor: 0.057/0.115 -> 0.04/0.079
- Sentinel AC I / Vanquisher
- Updated HD Collision model
- TOG II
- Updated HD Collision model
- Challenger
- Increased moving/still camo factor: 0.19/0.253 -> 0.21 /0.255
- Achillies IIC
- Increased moving/still camo factor: 0.187/0.312 -> 0.19 /0.315
- Covenanter
- Increased moving/still camo factor: 0.294/0.294 -> 0.301 /0.301
- FV4202 (P)
- Top speed: 35 -> 50
- Credits Factor: 50% -> 60%
- Loyd Gun Carriage
- 13pdr Gun: Reload time: 7 -> 6.4; Aim time: 5 -> 4.8
Japan
- Type 5 Heavy
- Reverse speed: 10 -> 11
- Hull armor: 260/140/150 -> 270/160/150
- Turret armor: 260/210/200 -> 280/210/200
- New Package: Gun: 150mm 45 41st Year Type; Turret: J20 Type 2605; Chassis: J20 Type 2605; Engine: Type98 V12 x2 1200 Kai; Radio: Type 3 Ko
- Type 4 Heavy
- Top speed: 20 -> 25
- New Package: Gun: 150mm 45 41st Year Type; Turret: J25 Type 4; Chassis: J25 Type 4 2; Engine: Type98 V12 x2 1200; Radio: Type 3 Ko
- O-I / Kaiju
- Hull armor: 150/70/150 -> 150/70/105
- Turret armor: 150/150/150 -> 150/150/105
- Type 91 Heavy
- Increased Hull Health: 200 -> 232
- Hull armor: 20/15/15 -> 30/25/25
- Increased turret Health: 50 -> 58
- Turret armor: 20/20/20 -> 35/30/30
- Increased gun armor
- Type 95 Heavy
- Hull armor: 35/30/25 -> 50/40/35
- Turret armor: 30/25/25 -> 50/35/35
- Chi-Ni
- Chassis 1: Shot dispersion during movement/rotation: 0.34/0.34 -> 0.32/0.32
- Chassis 2: Shot dispersion during movement/rotation: 0.32/0.32 -> 0.30/0.30
- Chi Ri
- Updated HD Collision model
- Chi To
- Updated HD Collision model
- Turret armor: 75/50/50 -> 75/35/50
USA
- Ford GAF
- Engine Horsepower: 440hp -> 670hp
- Affects T28, T28 Protoype, and T95
- Ford GAFM2
- Engine Horsepower: 510hp -> 780hp
- Affects T28, T28 Protoype, and T95
- M7 Priest
- 105mm Howitzer M2A1 gun: Reload time: 9.3 -> 12.4
- M6
- Updated HD Collision model
- Hull armor: 102/44/41 -> 102/66/51
- T32
- Turret 1: 105mm Gun T5E1 gun: Reload time: 12.6 -> 11.2
- Turret 2: 90mm Gun T15E2 gun: Reload time: 7.6 -> 7.4
- Pershing
- Chassis 1: Shot dispersion during movement/rotation: 0.2/0.2 -> 0.16/0.16
- Chassis 2: Shot dispersion during movement/rotation: 0.15/0.15 -> 0.13/0.13
- Turret 1: 90mm Gun M3 gun: Shot dispersion during turret rotation: 0.12 -> 0.1
- Turret 2: 90mm Gun M3 gun: Shot dispersion during turret rotation: 0.11 -> 0.1; 90mm Gun T15E2M2 gun: Shot dispersion during turret rotation: 0.11 -> 0.1
- M46 Patton
- Increased armor on all guns.
- M48 Patton
- Turret armor: 177.8/76.2/50.8 -> 254/76.2/50.8
- M4A3E2 Sherman
- Chassis 1: Terrain resistance: 1.4/1.8/2.7 -> 1.4/1.7/2.6
- Chassis 2: Terrain resistance: 1.4/1.5/2.3 -> 1.3/1.4/2.3
- T92
- Engine Ford GAF R1: Horsepower: 500hp -> 860hp
- T28
- Top speed forward/reverse: 18/7 -> 22/10
- Chassis 1: Rotation speed: 18 -> 20
- Chassis 2: Rotation speed: 20 -> 24
- T95
- Top speed Forward/reverse: 13/6 -> 20/10
- T3 HMC
- Increased moving/still camo factor: 0.168/0.28 -> 0.202/0.34
- 37mm M-3 antitank gun: Increased invisibility factor at shot: 0.255 -> 0.375
- 75mm Howitzer M1A1: Increased invisibility factor at shot: 0.221 -> 0.364
- Ordnance QF 2pdr AT Gun Mk.X: Increased invisibility factor at shot: 0.255 -> 0.375
- M103
- Turret 1: View range: 370 -> 380
- Turret 2: View range: 390 -> 400
- T57 Heavy
- Shot dispersion during movement/rotation: 0.2/0.2 -> 0.25/0.25
- T28 Prototype
- Top speed forward/reverse: 18/7 -> 28/10
- T110E5
- Updated commanders Hatch armor
- T21
- Updated HD Collision model
- Turret 1: 75mm Gun M3 L37 gun:Gun model: Gun03 -> Gun01; QF 6 pounder Mk III gun: Gun model: Gun04 -> Gun02; 76mm Gun M1A1 gun: Gun model: Gun05 -> Gun03; 76mm Gun M1A2 gun: Gun model: Gun06 -> Gun04
- Turret 2: Turret model: Turret02 -> Turret01
- T22 Prototype
- Chassis 1: Armor: 15 -> 5; Shot dispersion during movement/rotation: 0.232/0.232 -> 0.36/0.36
- Chassis 2: Armor: 20 -> 5; Shot dispersion during movement/rotation: 0.29/0.29 -> 0.32/0.32
- Piercing power: Far piercing power gun 1: 36/25 -> 36/22; Far piercing power gun 2: 41/29 -> 41/25
- T110E3
- Shot dispersion during movement/rotation: 0.22/0.22 -> 0.25/0.25
- M53/55
- 155mm Gun M46 gun: Reload time: 22 -> 25.7
- 203mm Howitzer M47 gun: Reload time: 32 -> 38
- M56 Scorpion
- Shot dispersion during turret rotation: 0.14 -> 0.1
- Aim time: 2 -> 1.9
- T1 HMC
- 75mm Pack Howitzer M1 gun: Shot dispersion radius: 0.8 -> 0.78; Reload time: 7.2 -> 6.6; Aim time: 5.5 -> 5
- T18 HMC
- View Range: 280 -> 320
- 75mm Howitzer M1A1 SPG gun: Reload time: 6 -> 5.4
- T56 GMC
- View range: 290 -> 310
- T14/T14 PS
- Updated HD Collision model
- Turret armor: 101/101/101 ->102/101/101
Bugfixes
- Removed barrel collisions from prop tanks
- French Panther inscription text fixed
- PS4 Japan: Play button is now circle “O” and dismiss is cross “X”
- Adjusted description for Challenger and Conqueror Medals
- Operation Sealion text adjusted from England to United Kingdom
- Fixed several camouflage descriptions
- Brothers in Armor text now translated correctly
- Operation Sealion name is now consistent in all locations
- Fixed “Wolf” emblem name
- Brothers in armor now has artillery when using tier I tanks
- Audio cue added when collecting pick ups
- Swapped “Accept” text for “Purchase” text in offers
- Fixed base capture on Himmelsdorf encounter PvE
- Flashpoint Berlin: Adjusted dragon’s teeth to prevent bots getting stuck
- Crossing the Line: Smoothed out terrain to prevent getting stuck
- Right stick and left trigger now function correctly in War Stories upgrade menu
- Garage zoom level no longer resets; saves last zoom level
- Additional AI fixes of bots running into players
- Reset MoE and Mastery requirements to a previous version
- Fixed softlock when entering a disbanded TT room
- “Max Equipped” text now correctly displays in all cases
- Account name and details no longer appear in Options menu
- Low ammo count warning now correctly appears in War Stories
- Health bar and nameplate now correctly appear when spotting tank
- Ranked battle ladder tab page indicator no longer cut off
- Packages in War stories can no longer be accessed before unlocking upgrades
- Cinematics no longer attempt to play in the log tab when opening the PBRS
- War Stories Platoons now show tank tiers
- German “Crew” translation fixed and no longer truncated
- War Stories images no longer vanish when leaving a Platoon
- Correct camouflage is highlighted when purchasing quickly
- War Stories tanks can now be customized during min-install
- Fixed blur in Coop screens
- Measure units now correctly translated in Russian
- Incorrect text no longer flashes on screen when creating Platoon in War Stories
- Downloading tanks can no longer enter a battle
- Final “What’s New” screen no longer displays during transition phase
- Fixed button translation for Japan
- Destroyed tank class icons now correctly fade away
- Crew portraits now correctly update in Overview tab
- Queue tier numbers correctly aligned
- Timer no longer incorrectly disappears on store bundles
- Tech tree arrow icons are now sized correctly
- Fixed softlock when entering IPX without a Crew
- Compatibility filter now correctly works in War Stories
- Post Mortem tips no longer overlap objectives
TANKS
- Stug Ausf G: Roller wheels no longer wobble
- Girls und Panzer tank name now correctly scrolls in stats tab
MAPS
- Lakeville: Added physics regions to prevent access to unintended areas
- Abbey: Removed floating culturals and terrain seams
- Abbey: Updated terrain materials to the correct type
- Icebound: Added physics regions to prevent access to unintended areas
TDs buffed and arty nerfed. Balance.
That m53 was some of the worse balancing of the whole game. I was waiting for this
This is certainly a start in the right direction, the M53/55 nerf will be welcomed to everyone who doesn’t play it, the only thing that bothers me is the AMX 50B didn’t get an aim time buff
Tons of good stuff in here. If only we could get some of the old maps back.
Its very interesting that console choose not to remove the waffle, as on console its fine and balanced, but they mirror so many pc changes wholesale… That said bring on more gun depression for my rampanzer and e50!
The waffle does not have the rep it does on the pc. We understand what it can and cant do and then rush on the load. The 183s brits and artys are far more feared then the waffle.
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