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[/p][p]The most wonderful time of the year is here, and so is your festive surprise! As the snow settles over your Village and the decorations glow brighter than ever, Benedict Cumberbatch, our Holiday Ops Ambassador, brings you the Fantôme, a special gift fitting for the festive season.[/p][p]From December 19 through January 1, simply log in to the game to unwrap the gift box in your Garage, and roll into the new year with something truly unique.[/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][h2]Meet the Fantôme[/h2][p]The Fantôme is a Tier IX French medium tank with all the familiar French features, such as good mobility and an autoloading gun. What separates the newcomer from the rest—and makes it a worthy Holiday Ops gift—is automatic hydropneumatic suspension.[/p][p]The feature is new to French vehicles and allows you to increase the gun depression and elevation angles, enhancing its efficiency on uneven terrain.[/p][p][carousel][/carousel][/p][p][/p][h2]How to Receive Your Gift[/h2][p]Log in to the game from December 19 through January 1 and click the gift box in your Garage![/p][p]Once claimed, the Fantôme will appear directly in your Garage—no missions, no requirements—just a heartfelt thank you for being part of the World of Tanks family.[/p][p][/p][h2]"Wrapped to Perfection" 2D Style[/h2][p]Every great gift deserves beautiful wrapping.[/p][p]The Fantôme arrives in the jolly "Wrapped to Perfection" 2D style, now glowing in a new color variant for Holiday Ops 2026. It's the perfect accent for your holiday Garage to mark the season.[/p][p][carousel][/carousel][/p][p][/p][h2]Don't Forget to Unwrap More Presents[/h2][p]The Fantôme isn't the only gift this season—there is already more waiting for you under the Holiday Ops 2026 tree![/p][p]If you haven't done so yet, make sure to claim your Well-Deserved Reward in your Garage. It includes a free Tech Tree branch for every commander and Tokens for unique loot.[/p][p][/p][p]The best of Update 2.0 Gift, the biggest reward in World of Tanks history, has also returned and can be claimed by everyone who missed the Update 2.0 Gift.[/p][p][/p][p]Both the free Tech Tree claim and the best of Update 2.0 Gift are available until mid-January 2026, just before Update 2.1.1 rolls out. The Well-Deserved Reward event continues all year, with Token redemption open until November 2026.[/p][p]Visit the event page for more details.[/p][p]LEARN MORE[/p][p][/p][h2]Listen to Holiday Ops 2026[/h2][p]Set the mood with the Holiday Ops 2026 music album, featuring brand-new tracks and reimagined favorites from past years. It's the perfect soundtrack for a cozy stroll through your festive Village and a spirited charge into wintry battles.[/p][p]The album is now available on Spotify and YouTube Music![/p][p]SPOTIFY YOUTUBE MUSIC[/p][p][/p][h2]Holiday Ops 2026 Activities[/h2][p]Explore the festivities, tackle assignments from Holiday Ops Ambassador Benedict Cumberbatch, open Large Boxes filled with surprises, decorate your Village, and much more![/p][p]LEARN MORE[/p][p]Roll Out![/p]

[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]Commanders![/p][p]Santa Claus and talented mechanic Charles Krampowski were close associates.[/p][p]But Krampowski's creative spark turned wild: hungry for cheer and credit, he turned into a troublesome firestarter, igniting chaos in Santa's workshop and twisting holiday magic into mayhem. Santa now stands against his former ally to stop Krampowski from turning the winter holidays into a season of ruin.[/p][p]The battle for Holiday Ops begins![/p][p][/p][h2]Vehicle Customization From Santa and Krampowski[/h2][p]"Two fresh 2D styles, two shiny 3D attachment sets… and one emotionally unstable mechanic who couldn't resist stealing a piece of the action," says Santa to the elves. "No, we're not storming his cabin. Guess we'll settle this the festive way."[/p][p]"Nice List" 2D Style & 3D Attachments[/p][carousel][/carousel][p]"Naughty List" 2D Style & 3D Attachments[/p][carousel][/carousel][p][/p][h2]Earn Rewards—And Take Back What's Yours[/h2][p]Complete the 50 Stages of Holiday Havoc to earn rich rewards straight from Santa's workshop. As for the stolen ones… let’s just say Krampowski's not the only once skilled in the art of the deal. Santa prefers diplomacy: "Gold over grudges, Commanders. It's the season, after all."[/p][p]BASE REWARDS[/p][p][/p][p]IMPROVED REWARDS[/p][p][/p][h2]Santa the Volunteer and Krampowski the Merc[/h2][p]Both Santa and Krampowski are battle-hardened commanders with plenty to say—and the experience to back it up. Holiday Havoc features 50 total Stages, and completing them all will earn you Santa’s loyalty; he fights for goodwill, not gold.[/p][p]Krampowski? He's part of the journey too—but to recruit him and claim any rewards you have already fought through stages for but haven't unlocked, you'll need to activate the Improved Rewards with gold.[/p][p][/p][h2]Offers[/h2][p]These items are the final—or perhaps the latest—collaboration between Santa and Krampowski, with a fair amount of elven labor mixed in. Is it naughty or nice to purchase the customization instantly? Is it still better to take the Improved Pass and complete the Stages? You decide![/p][p][/p][p]Save Holiday Ops, recruit Santa and Krampowski, and earn unique customization plus more![/p]

[p]Commanders![/p][p]The Winter Raid truck has braved the snow and ventured farther than ever before to bring you not only a limited-time mode, but something extraordinary—a hidden cache of treasures.[/p][p]The elusive Winter Cache, available for a limited time in the in-game Store, has offers that won't be found anywhere else, so make sure you don't miss these special deals available in-game for gold.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Rare Winter Cache Vehicles[/h2][carousel][/carousel][p]The Winter Cache holds forgotten artifacts, including three legendary Tier X machines. Set your sights on the T-22 medium, WZ-111 Qilin, and AMX 50 Foch (155), and expand your collection for gold.[/p][p][/p][h2]More Winter Cache Surprises[/h2][p]The Winter Cache is brimming with smaller treasures, perfect for boosting your arsenal and getting more out of every battle. Use this chance to prolong your Premium Account time, get Universal Manuals to train your crews, and obtain Personal Reserves to boost your credit earnings.[/p][p][/p][h2]Relics from Winter Raid Past[/h2][p][/p][p][/p][p]Hidden even deeper within the Cache is a mystical style whispered about since brave warriors rolled out into a snowy paper world for the first time. Get the bundle and decorate suitable vehicles with the "Cosmic Significance" 2D style and Antique Oddities 3D attachment set.[/p][p][/p][h2]Exotic 3D styles[/h2][p][/p][carousel][/carousel][p]Eight exquisite 3D styles found their way into the Winter Raid truck, which has brought them to the special section of the in-game Store. They come from lands and times far away, having a mysterious and sometimes even mythic flair about them.[/p][p][/p][p]LEARN MORE[/p][p]EU NA ASIA[/p][p][/p][h2]Holiday Ops 2026 Activities[/h2][p]Explore the festivities, tackle assignments from Holiday Ops Ambassador Benedict Cumberbatch, open Large Boxes filled with surprises, decorate your Village, and much more![/p][p]LEARN MORE[/p][p]Roll Out![/p]

[p]Commanders! This winter, dive into the magical miniature world of Winter Raid! Experience fast-paced battles where three teams compete to collect as many gifts as possible across snow-covered arenas. Jump into the festive action to earn rewards and enjoy the charming holiday mayhem![/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][h2]Schedule [/h2][p][/p][h2]Event Rules[/h2][p][/p][p][/p]

• [p]Fight in three-way clashes, five players per team, across compact snowy maps. [/p]
• [p]Gather gifts scattered across the battlefield and bring them back to your home base to score points. Gifts appear in several waves during the battle and can even be stolen from enemy bases—stay alert and strike fast! [/p]
• [p]Each map features special gameplay events that change the flow of battle—from powerful snowstorms to massive gift drops. Adapt your tactics and make the most of every opportunity. [/p]
• [p]Win by collecting 50 gifts or leading when the 10-minute timer runs out. Speed and teamwork are everything![/p]

[h2]Explore New Maps[/h2][p]This year, Winter Raid brings two brand-new maps—check them out! 
[/p][h3]Gift Factory[/h3][p]Battle around the central courtyard of a festive factory where most of the gifts appear. As the fight reaches its peak, massive purple gifts emerge during a raging snowstorm—high risk, high reward![/p]

• [p]Unique Features: Snowstorm, Big Gifts.[/p]

[h3]Paperspace  [/h3][p]Fight across three floating islands that can be captured to spawn AI-controlled defense towers. Most gifts appear on these islands, while the central area with its spinning planets and jump platforms offers risky shortcuts and clever ambush routes.[/p]

• [p]Unique Features: Spinning Mobile, Capturable Islands and Towers, Jump Platforms, Abyss.[/p]

[h2]Event Vehicles[/h2]

• [p]Carrier: a stealthy high-speed assassin that focuses on stealing and delivering presents.[/p]
• [p]Defender: a tactical hunter that monitors developments on the battlefield and protects friendly territory by placing defenses. [/p]
• [p]Assault: a perfect breakthrough vehicle, rushing to the center and dealing huge amounts of damage with little concern for its own wellbeing.[/p]

[h2]Mode Progression[/h2][p][/p][p][/p][p]Play in Winter Raid battles from December 11–22 to earn Gift Coins—the special event currency used for claiming rewards. As you collect Gift Coins, you'll move along the Progression automatically. Claim each reward manually on the event screen to receive it.  [/p][p]Complete mode-exclusive Daily Quests to speed up your progress and climb the event ladder faster. Plus, you can earn even more Gift Coins by completing the daily Random Battle missions—one new mission becomes available each event day.[/p][p][/p][h2]Rewards[/h2][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Winter Raid offers a broad mix of enticing rewards, including a set of five brand-new 3D attachments—Uncharted Territory—available through the main event Progression. Once you reach the final, 10th stage, an infinite Repeated Reward Step becomes available—spend 100 Gift Coins to claim an additional random reward from a predefined list each time! [/p][hr][/hr][p]The magical battlefields await—roll out and claim your rewards in Winter Raid![/p][p][/p][p]VIEW FULL DETAILS[/p][p]EU NA ASIA[/p][p][/p]

[p]Commanders,[/p][p]Holiday Ops 2026 is upon us—the time for merry celebration, heartwarming gifts, and fulfilled wishes![/p][p]Treat yourself and your friends to Large Boxes, a staple of the beloved event. Each Box contains 250 gold and Holiday Ops resources guaranteed, together with a special mood. Six Tier VIII–X vehicles, 10 3D styles, 15 3D attachments, and more gold are among the possible drops.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Large Boxes: Peek Inside![/h2][p][/p][h2]New Exclusive High-Tier Vehicles[/h2]

• [p]BZT-70: a special Tier X Chinese heavy tank[/p]
• [p]Coccodrillo: a special Tier X Italian medium tank[/p]
• [p]Projet Louis: a Premium Tier IX French light tank[/p]
• [p]TBT: a Premium Tier IX Czechoslovakian heavy tank[/p]
• [p]Jagdpanzer E 90: a Premium Tier IX German tank destroyer[/p]
• [p]Stridsyxa: a Premium Tier VIII Swedish medium tank[/p]

[p][/p][carousel][/carousel][p][/p][p]On top of that, you may receive five Tier II–V Premium vehicles that are also fun to play.[/p][p]*Every 50th Large Box opening is a guaranteed high-tier vehicle drop, with the counter reset every time it happens. After you receive all high-tier vehicles, you will receive full compensation in gold each time a vehicle drops.[/p][p][/p][h2]New 3D Styles[/h2][p]Large Boxes may drop 10 stunning 3D styles for select Tier IX and Tier X vehicles. Five of them are brand-new: "Bazyliszek" for the CS-63, "Coastguard" for the BZ-75, "Special Delivery" for the Char Futur 4, "Law of the Jungle" for the Rheinmetall Panzerwagen, and "Polar Storm" for the Kunze Panzer. [/p][p][/p][carousel][/carousel][p][/p][p]Five 3D styles return from last year's Holiday Ops.[/p][p][/p][h2]New 3D Attachments[/h2][p]Each Large Box may contain one of 15 brand-new 3D attachments from one of three themed collections: "Celestial Set", "Aviation Kit", and "Biker Set". They will suit any vehicle that supports this customization type.[/p][p][/p][carousel][/carousel][p][/p][p]Obtain Large Boxes (with one available after 12 doors opened in the Advent Calendar) and get awesome presents to max out your winter holiday mood![/p][p][/p][p]Roll Out![/p]