Update 1.26: Hailstorm

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Commanders! Meet Update 1.26: Hailstorm, one of our biggest releases in 2024! This epic update features [b]Czechoslovakian LTs, an updated crew perk system[/b], and much more. [b]Watch the Update video and scroll down for more details![/b] [previewyoutube=47zsCpxet3A;full][/previewyoutube] [quote]World of Tanks servers for Update 1.26 will be available from: [b]EU:[/b] 04.09.2024 [b]NA:[/b] 03.09.2024 [b]ASIA:[/b] 02.09.2024[/quote] [url=https://worldoftanks.eu/wot-1-26/ style=button][b]UPDATE 1.26 - FULL DETAILS[/b][/url] [h2]Czechoslovakian Light Tanks[/h2] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39263509/7be9c57f0b6d56294c7d78732856acb8db112e66.jpg[/img]Unleash the power of the new Czechoslovakian light tanks! This new line includes [b]four swift flankers from Tier VII to X, with Tier VIII-X tanks featuring unique autocannons[/b] that fire thousands of rounds per minute. While their relatively low armor penetration requires precise aiming, the efficiency indicator will help you master these dynamic firing mechanics. [url=https://worldoftanks.eu/1-26-czech-light-tanks/ style=button][b]DISCOVER NEW TANKS[/b][/url] [h2]Revamped Perk System[/h2] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39263509/b458e2ce140c5bbb6c055da067fb06653a737c39.jpg[/img]Now, each crew member can learn up to six perks, and the XP earned thereafter will allow you to receive Universal Training Manuals. Additionally, enjoy: [list] [*][b]New and Rebalanced Perks:[/b] Both new and old perks have been updated. You now have six personal and three group perks available for each specialization. [*][b]Bonus Perks:[/b] Each additional role for your crew member will include three bonus perks that develop alongside the main specialization. This will help vehicles with smaller crews perform more effectively in battle. [*][b]Perk Efficiency:[/b] To ensure a perk is 100% effective, it must be learned by all crew members in that role. [*][b]One Month of Free Perk Resets:[/b] Enjoy a month of free resets to experiment and optimize your crew. Afterward, each crew member will have one additional free reset with no time limit. [/list] [url=https://worldoftanks.eu/news/general-news/new-crew-perks-1-26/ style=button][b]GET FULL DETAILS[/b][/url] [h2]Comprehensive Vehicle Rebalance[/h2] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39263509/fbda09576a46989aaaad2730e2a857f1f572eb22.png[/img]We're rebalancing [b]three vehicle branches[/b], starting from Tier V, to make your favorite tanks more competitive. Expect updates to the [b]Bat.-Châtillon 25 t, M48 Patton, and K-91 branches[/b], along with revised stock vehicle configurations and improved modules. Five Premium tanks also get performance boosts, enhancing their agility, firepower, and resilience. [url=https://worldoftanks.eu/news/general-news/vehicle-rebalances-1-26/ style=button][b]EXPLORE VEHICLE ENHANCEMENTS[/b][/url] [h2]New Random Events[/h2] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39263509/d5a66270aa9fd4559aa5ee87976d4a5348232724.jpg[/img]Experience dynamic gameplay with new Random Events! Watch as the central plant in [b]Pilsen[/b] is bombed, a plane crashes on [b]Malinovka's[/b] hill, and a rockslide changes the landscape in [b]Karelia[/b]. These events add thrilling new dimensions to your battles, creating fresh opportunities for strategy and engagement. [h2]Map Reworking[/h2] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39263509/baed604dab29c2a45faf23db68c46b2f2c579aa9.jpg[/img]We've [b]reworked eight Random Maps[/b] to improve gameplay comfort for all vehicle classes. The [b]Mannerheim Line, Oyster Bay, and Outpost[/b] have undergone the most significant changes. From shoreline adjustments and new heavy tank positions to improved LT positioning and safer passage routes, these updates aim to enhance your battle experience. Prepare to discover new strategies on the battlefield! [h2]Battle Pass Season XV[/h2] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39263509/7d6f073ad7f6d199cf8a12dc5db649a8109b8e4b.jpg[/img]Battle Pass Season XV kicks off with the release of Update 1.26, offering you your last chance to earn Tokens for the [b]TT-130M and TS-60[/b] or to obtain previous vehicles you may have missed. Inspired by the Waffenträger universe, this Season unveils Max von Krieger's early life and features [b]Waffenträger-themed customization rewards[/b]. Participate in this final Season of the annual Progression to earn stunning 3D styles and tons of other valuable items! [h2]Onslaught: Season of the Azure Manticore[/h2] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39263509/4b44aabf8b8210bb9a44f872b768cee6f83eeb5a.jpg[/img]The 2024-2025 Onslaught annual cycle will consist of three consecutive Seasons with a shared Progression system. With the release of Update 1.26, the first Season, the Season of the Azure Manticore, introduces new challenges and the following key updates: [list] [*]Revised Rating Points for easier Progression. [*]Reduced potential damage range [b](from ±25% to ±12%)[/b]. [*]Updated Onslaught modifiers. [*]Eight new special Tier X vehicles now eligible for battle. [/list] Earn exclusive rewards like the Onslaught annual 2D style, tokens for selecting [b]improved and Experimental Equipment, badges, stripes, and the exclusive Stinger[/b], a special reward Tier X tank with a unique crew and a gorgeous 3D style. [url=https://worldoftanks.eu/news/general-news/onslaught-season-of-the-manticore-1/ style=button][b]GIVE ME MORE DETAILS[/b][/url] [h2]Consumables Update[/h2] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39263509/98ad7f0265779f21ddfe593a4993c289966ffc47.jpg[/img]Small Repair and First Aid Kits now function like their large counterparts, repairing all modules and healing all crew members, respectively. [b]Large consumables see reduced cooldown times[/b], enhancing your battle readiness. We've also removed the Removed Speed Governor, 100/105-octane Fuel, and Lend-Lease/Quality Oil, [b]introducing Quality Fuel and Excellent Fuel[/b] for all nations and engine types. [h2]WoT Plus Update[/h2] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39263509/5a0dba18261408ae8104b1e6ce589f7152a4278f.jpg[/img]Improve your battle results with a new valuable bonus! Access a [b]new information system, the Equipment Assistant[/b], which shows the most common equipment on specific vehicles derived from server statistics. Get the WoT Plus subscription and see how these insights can help you be more effective in battle. [table noborder=1 equalcells=1] [tr] [th][img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39263509/f2af947347059a336d59111be370218f0b26e7e9.png[/img][/th] [th][img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39263509/05826b099518b47192e018e296158e6cc718fab2.png[/img][/th] [/tr] [tr] [td][h3][b]Premium Account[/b][/h3][/td] [td][h3][b]Downtime[/b][/h3][/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]Players with WoT Premium Account will be credited an additional 24 hours of Premium Account time to make up for the update maintenance period. [/td] [td]World of Tanks servers will be down on: [b]EU:[/b] 04.09.2024 at 02:30 CEST until 04.09.2024 at 09:00 CEST (UTC+2). [b]NA:[/b] 03.09.2024 | 03:30 - 09:30 (ET) | 02:30 - 08:30 (CT) | 00:30 - 06:30 (PT). [b]ASIA:[/b] 02.09.2024 at 18:00 (UTC) until 02.09.2024 at 23:30 (UTC).[/td] [/tr] [/table] [i]Roll Out![/i]