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Wargaming Group Limited · Wargaming Group Limited
Feb 6, 2019 · 89mo ago

Update 0.8.0.1 Hotfix

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Update 0.8.0.1 Hotfix focuses on balancing aircraft carrier gameplay, adjusting AA defense interactions, and refining torpedo bomber mechanics.

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Buffs3

  • Aircraft CarriersBombers:Bombers now receive 30% less AA damage when the aiming indicator turns green (ready to attack).0%30% %
  • General
    • Commander Training:Free retraining, skill redistribution, and modernization demounting from Feb 8 to Feb 11.PaidFree gold
    • V Emerald:Basic Fighter consumable stats brought up to Fighter II values.BasicFighter II

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  • Aircraft Carriers
    • Attack Aircraft:Reduced total aircraft in squadron to 9 (attack group to 3) for Lexington, Shokaku, Midway, and Hakuryu to lower spotting and attacking potential against destroyers.9
    • Returning Aircraft:Increased the height required for returning aircraft to become invulnerable, allowing ships to fire on them longer.Increased
  • Japanese Torpedo Bombers
    • Attack Run:Aiming cone no longer narrows and may widen if maneuvering during attack preparation or the run itself.Stabilizes during maneuverStops narrowing
    • Aerial Torpedoes:Reduced flooding chance by ~33% for tiers IV-VIII and by 50% for tier X.100%66-50% %
  • X Hakuryu
    • Alternative Torpedo Module:Increased attack preparation time and increased torpedo spread angles.Longer
    • Alternative Torpedo Module:Reduced aircraft speed when returning to the carrier and increased delay before new attacks.Reduced
    • Alternative Torpedo Module:Reduced torpedo speed, increased detection radius, and increased arming time.Reduced
  • British Torpedo BombersAttack Approach:Increased attack preparation time and increased torpedo spread at optimal aiming.Increased

Bug fixes2

  • General
    • VI Ranger:Fixed stock attack aircraft aiming to match other American aircraft.
    • UI/System:Fixed Ranked Season 11 flag display, port switching freezes on weak PCs, and combat shot sounds.

Other changes5

  • Anti-Aircraft (AA) Defense
    • Redistributed AA efficiency to increase constant damage and decrease explosion damage, making it harder for planes to linger in AA range.Explosion heavyConstant heavy
    • Ships without 25mm AA guns will now have their 1km minimum range emphasized in the UI.1km km
  • British Torpedo Bombers
    • Aerial Torpedoes:Standardized torpedo speed to 35 knots, increased arming time and range.35 knots
    • Torpedo Selection:Tiers VIII and X British carriers now only have access to the Mark XII torpedo.MultipleMark XII
  • GeneralVisuals:Added a thematic Lunar New Year loading screen for players using Dragon Port.Dragon Port

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World of Warships · Feb 6, 2019
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Patch history

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  1. Update 0.9.6.1
    Jul 20, 2020 · 71mo
    +11
  2. Update 0.8.7.1
    Sep 4, 2019 · 82mo
    +6
  3. Update 0.8.2.0.1
    Apr 9, 2019 · 87mo
    1
  4. Update 0.8.2: From Britain to the Moon
    Apr 1, 2019 · 87mo
    +2
  5. Update 0.8.1.1
    Mar 5, 2019 · 88mo
    +164
  6. Update 0.8.1: British Aircraft Carriers
    Feb 26, 2019 · 88mo
    +64
  7. Update 0.8.0.3
    Feb 20, 2019 · 88mo
    +1011
  8. Update 0.8.0: Prepare for Takeoff!
    Jan 30, 2019 · 89mo
    +153

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