Commanders, After the launch of Update 2.0, which introduced 16 Tier XI vehicles and redefined top-tier gameplay, the evolution continues. The new Update 2.1.1 arriving in [b]mid-January 2026[/b] will bring even more action to the game. It introduces[b] two brand-new Tier XI tanks[/b], a new branch of [b]American medium tanks[/b] with innovative autocannon mechanics, and [b]six rebalanced Tier XI [/b]vehicles, enhanced to better fulfill their combat roles.
[previewyoutube="ade0oFRGyLY;full"][/previewyoutube]Here's What to Expect
[b]Two new titans of Tier XI[/b]: Meet the [b]PTZ-78[/b], a Chinese tank destroyer equipped with [b]advanced solid-fuel boosters[/b] that provide not only powerful acceleration but also faster turning and even the ability to [b]execute a quick U-turn[/b] to reposition in battle.
Next up, the [b]STK-2[/b], a Japanese heavy tank with an [b]enhanced active gun-cooling system[/b]. The vehicle's gun heats up when fired—the higher its temperature, the more its parameters change. After each shot, it [b]begins cooling down[/b] and returning to its base parameters during reload, allowing for more accurate firing. This updated system gives you more control and flexibility in battle.
[b]PTZ-78[/b]
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[b]STK-2[/b]
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[b]The American line expands[/b]: A brand-new branch of [b]American medium tanks[/b] is coming—starting from the [b]T20 (Tier VII)[/b] and running up to [b]Tier XI[/b]. The line culminates in the [b]Ares 90 C[/b], a Tier XI vehicle equipped—like all others in this branch—with a next-generation [b]autocannon featuring a heat-management system[/b]. This is not just a new type of gun—it's a whole new way to think about shooting in World of Tanks.
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Tier XI Rebalance Is Coming
We're closely monitoring the performance of all Tier XI vehicles and listening to community feedback. The upcoming [b]Update 2.1.1[/b] will adjust the characteristics of six existing Tier XI tanks—the [b]Leopard 120 Verbessert[/b], [b]AS-XX 40 t[/b], [b]Object 432U[/b], [b]Hirschkäfer[/b],[b] CS-67 Szakal[/b], and [b]Strv 107-12[/b]—to make them more comfortable, balanced, and effective on the battlefield.
[i]More details coming soon—prepare to meet new Tier XI vehicles, the reborn American medium line, and a pack of rebalanced steel beasts![/i]
