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[p]Commanders! A new Sensha-Dō team from Oarai Girls’ High School joins the competition! The Team-Kabasan—led by Commander Erwin—arrives with their signature StuG III Ausf. F Kabasan and two distinct 3D styles. Get ready to command this determined crew and discover fresh customizations that will make your vehicles truly shine in every battle. [/p][p][/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][h2]Summary[/h2][p][/p][h3]New Team[/h3][p]Oarai Girls’ High School strengthens its lineup with the arrival of the new Team-Kabasan Crew! Led by Commander Erwin—who guides the team with unwavering determination and features a unique commander voiceover—this crew is ready to take the battlefield by storm. [/p][p][/p][h3]New Vehicle[/h3][p]A brand-new vehicle inspired by the Team-Kabasan joins World of Tanks! Lead this crew into combat aboard their iconic StuG III Ausf. F Kabasan—a tank destroyer that embodies the spirit of Oarai and is ready for heroic feats in true Sensha-Dō style. Alongside this newcomer, classic Girls und Panzer tanks are also returning in special offers.[/p][p][/p][h3]Two Unique 3D Styles for the StuG III Ausf. F Kabasan [/h3][p]For the first time ever in a Girls und Panzer collaboration, a single vehicle arrives with two detachable styles! Choose between two beautifully crafted Team-Kabasan looks—each style captures the crew’s charming spirit and can be applied independently. [/p][carousel][/carousel][p][/p][h3]New 2D Style[/h3][p]Celebrate the Team-Kabasan arrival with their exclusive all-season 2D style—available as part of special bundles. Featuring unique colors and a playful Hippo mascot motif, this style will turn your vehicle into an unmistakable star on any map.[/p][carousel][/carousel][p][/p][h3]New Customizations[/h3][p]Personalize your vehicles with two fresh decals inspired by the commander Erwin of Oarai's Team-Kabasan—alongside returning classics from previous Girls und Panzer specials. Mix and match your favorite schools’ insignias to show your Sensha-Dō pride on the battlefield![/p][h3]Event Store: Rewards Available for Tokens[/h3][p]Prove your Sensha-Dō skills in a series of combat missions available throughout the event. Complete them to earn GuP Tokens just for playing.[/p][p]Exchange your Tokens in the event Store for a wide selection of fan-favorite rewards—plus brand-new Team Kabasan–themed content! Discover decals, emblems, voiced Commanders, customization sets, and more, all crafted to bring the Girls und Panzer universe to World of Tanks battlefields.[/p][p][/p][h3]Returning Content[/h3][p]Bring even more Sensha-Dō heritage onto the battlefield with a diverse selection of iconic 2D styles—from Kuromorimine and Jatkosota HS to Saunders and St. Gloriana.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Guide The Team-Kabasan to Glory—Panzer Vor![/p][hr][/hr][p]© GIRLS und PANZER Finale Projekt [/p][p]© 2026 Wargaming.net. All Rights Reserved.[/p]

[p]Commanders![/p][p]Update 2.2: Power Up! completes our long-term Crew rework, making Crew interaction clearer, more flexible and comfortable. Additionally, it introduces improvements to the Armor Inspector feature, a revamped Neon Dash event with fresh maps and obstacles, and several other additions. Roll out and experience it all![/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]World of Tanks servers for Update 2.2 will be available from:[/p][p][/p][h2]Crew Rework: New Perks & Improvements[/h2][p][/p][p]We’re introducing 10 new perks—two for each major qualification. Alongside this, we’re adding several quality-of-life improvements (including perk reset for credits without penalty instead of gold) to make Crew management faster and more intuitive. This update marks the final step toward a smoother, more modern Crew experience. Enjoy![/p][p]VIEW CREW DETAILS[/p][p][/p][h2]Expanded Neon Dash: New Maps & Obstacles[/h2][p][/p][p]The high-speed Neon Dash event is back for two adrenaline-filled weekends, bringing two brand-new neon maps and fresh obstacles. Race against up to 29 other players through a chaotic course packed with hazards, tight turns, and split-second decisions. New obstacles—including lasers and jumping platforms—add even more challenge to every run.[/p][p]Launch 1[/p][p]Launch 2[/p][p][/p][h2]Ares Branch Rebalancing[/h2][p][/p][p]We’re rebalancing the Ares tanks to better align their performance with other vehicles in the game. We’ve adjusted their damage output across all shell types, increased gun cooling time for some vehicles, and refined armor in certain areas.[/p][p]These changes are aimed at reducing their burst potential in close-range engagements while preserving the line’s signature mechanic and overall playstyle. Check out the patch notes for exact parameter changes.[/p][p]VIEW STATS[/p][p][/p][h2]Battle Pass Season XIX[/h2][p][/p][p]A new Battle Pass Season is on the horizon! Progress through Stages, collect Tokens, and earn valuable rewards—including spectacular new 3D styles and reward vehicles. You can exchange your Tokens for powerful machines, including new additions such as the Saryuda, the first Tier IX reward Japanese tank destroyer.[/p][p]FIND OUT MORE [/p][p][/p][h2]Improved Armor Inspector[/h2][p][/p][p]Armor Inspector becomes a more practical and interactive tool. Improved armor visualization and the ability to select a specific vehicle, its gun, and shell type allow you to test armor behavior in realistic combat scenarios. You can also rotate the turret and gun on the vehicle model to examine protection from different angles. [/p][p]This makes the Armor Inspector equally useful for learning how to effectively tank incoming fire when driving a specific vehicle and for understanding how to penetrate enemy armor and identify weak spots.[/p][p][/p][h2]Sound Physics Simulation[/h2][p]Sound physics simulation now covers nearly all Random Battle maps, making battlefield audio more immersive and informative. Sounds react to terrain and obstacles, helping you better locate enemies and allies. [/p][p]The system now fully supports autocannon fire, meaning the sound physics simulation now works consistently across all vehicle types in the game.[/p][p][/p][h2]Maneuvers: A New Season Is Coming[/h2][p][/p][p]The clan-only Maneuvers event is returning soon with intense 7v7 Encounter battles at Tier X. The launch is just a few weeks away—now is the perfect time to prepare! [/p][p]Gather your team, fine-tune your strategies, or join a clan to be ready to fight for leaderboard positions and powerful Tier X vehicles such as the XM60 , Object 907 , VK 72.01 (K) , and T95E6.[/p][p]FIND OUT MORE[/p][p][/p][p]Please note: Due to the switch to daylight saving time in some regions, local times may differ from standard time.[/p][p]
[/p][p][/p][p]UPDATE 2.2—FULL DETAILS[/p][p]EU NA ASIA [/p][p]Roll Out![/p]

[p]Commanders![/p][p]Join the brave operatives who set out to intercept and decrypt strange radio transmissions from the frozen surroundings of the remote Nordskar island. Travel to the far North to kick off a new Battle Pass year of three Seasons. Obtain awesome rewards, start earning Tokens to exchange for various vehicles (two of them are brand-new and one can be picked up this Season), enjoy the expanded Vault, and more! [/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][h2]What's New?[/h2][p]Battle Pass XIX introduces two new vehicles (one can be obtained this Season) and improves several features for your enjoyment and convenience. [/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Vault Shop[/h2][p]Earn Chips as Base Rewards and Elite Circuit rewards. Spend them on vehicle customization and crew members from Battle Pass Seasons past, four Tier VI Premium vehicles, and days of WoT Premium Account. The latter have been substituted by Chips in Base Rewards, so you can purchase Premium Account days for Chips exactly when you need. [/p][p][/p][h2]New Core Vehicles and 3D Styles[/h2][p]Three new Core Vehicles are at the forefront this Season, each bearing a reconnaissance-themed 3D style.[/p]

• [p]Vz. 71 Tesak — Twin autocannon wielder with the "Zima Vz. 71" 3D style [/p]

• [p]Grille 15 — Powerful sniper with the "PZ-15 Polarwacht" 3D style [/p]

• [p]T110E5 — Versatile gunslinger with the "Boreal Watch" 3D style [/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][h2]Battle Pass Rewards[/h2][p]Complete three Chapters of 50 Stages each, and earn rewards with every Stage. The loot table is vast: Tokens, 3D styles, crew members, bonds, credits, Experimental Equipment, Personal Reserves, Crew Books, and more! After completing all three Chapters, take on the Elite Circuit offering bonds, Chips, and Vouchers. [/p][p][/p][p]Base Rewards[/p][p][/p]
[p]Improved Rewards[/p][p][/p]
[p]Instant Improved Rewards[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]New Tier IX Reward Vehicles for Tokens[/h2]

• [p]Saryuda: double-barreled Japanese TD (can be picked up this Season).[/p]

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• [p]KB-52: Soviet medium tank (will be available in Season XX).[/p]

[p][/p][p]Answer the call from the North, Commanders![/p]

[p]Commanders![/p][p]Over the past few years, the Crew system in World of Tanks has gone through a series of important and meaningful changes. With Update 2.2, this long-term evolution reaches its final stage. [/p][p]Ten new perks and several quality-of-life improvements complete the Crew rework we’ve been taking for a couple of years. Now we bring the entire system to the vision we set from the very beginning: tactically rich, flexible, intuitive, and convenient for every Commander—without changing its familiar core.[/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][h2]New Perks: The Basics [/h2][p]Every role now gains new tactical tools designed to shine in real combat situations. All perks are built around: [/p]

• [p]Critical moments in battle [/p]
• [p]Situational advantages and smart decision-making [/p]
• [p]Different playstyles and vehicle classes [/p]

[p]All existing perks remain unchanged, with the exception of a significant improvement to Reliable Placement.[/p]

• [p]Reliable placement: When fully trained, increases HE shells damage absorption by 15%. Reduces the chance of engine fire by 15% and damage to your suspension by 15%.[/p]

[p][/p][h2]New Perks: Complete List[/h2][p]The new perks are considered final, though some values may still be fine-tuned in the future.[/p][h3]Commander[/h3]

• [p]Hold the Line: Increases the crew efficiency bonus by 5% while the enemy team has at least three more vehicles in battle than yours.[/p]
• [p]Stay Sharp: Increases the crew efficiency bonus by 5% for 15 s after using a First Aid Kit. Allows a First Aid Kit to be used even if no crew members are injured.[/p]

[h3]Gunner[/h3]

• [p]Point Blank: Increases maximum potential penetration by 5% when firing at enemy vehicles less than 50 m away.[/p]
• [p]Lone Wolf: Decreases gun dispersion and increases aiming speed by 5% while there are no allied vehicles within a 300 m radius.[/p]

[h3]Driver[/h3]

• [p]Field Support: Increases suspension repair speed by 15% at distances of less than 50 m from an allied vehicle.[/p]
• [p]Bulletproof: Increases the crew efficiency bonus by 2.5% if the amount of damage you block exceeds your vehicle's initial hit points.[/p]

[h3]Loader[/h3]

• [p]The Second Chance: Reduces gun loading time by 2.5% for the next shell if the previous shot did not cause damage to an enemy vehicle.[/p]
• [p]Mag Mastery: Decreases magazine reload time by 2.5%.[/p]

[h3]Radio Operator[/h3]

• [p]Battle Tempered: Each time the vehicle's crew is stunned, decreases the negative effect of stunning by 7.5%, up to a maximum of 30%.[/p]
• [p]Threat Search: Increases view range by 2% for 5 s after receiving the Sixth Sense alert.[/p]

[p][/p][h2]Quality of Life Improvements[/h2]

• [p]Removal of Unneeded Crew Members. A dedicated button in the Barracks lets you permanently dismiss Crew members who don’t have enough experience to learn their first perk, freeing up space. Please note: this action is optional, clearly confirmed, and cannot be reverted. [/p]
• [p]Perk Reset for Credits. Reset perks in the Tank Academy without losing XP for 100,000 credits—now you don't have to spend gold. [/p]
• [p]Perk notifications control. Customize which perk notifications you see—keep what matters, disable the rest. [/p]
• [p]Perks Visible in Vehicle Comparison. Evaluate how perks affect vehicle characteristics before spending resources. [/p]

[p][/p][p]Experiment with new perks, create dedicated builds for different vehicles, adapt your Crew to your playstyle—and take your tanks into battle fully prepared for victory! [/p][p][/p][p]Roll Out! [/p][p][/p][h3]LEARN MORE[/h3][p] EU NA ASIA [/p]

[p]Commanders![/p][p]Spring is arriving, and Spring Tokens are in bud and bloom alongside the leaves and flowers.[/p][p]Watch World of Tanks Twitch streams throughout this season and get Spring Tokens to use in the Spring Token Store for rewards like the VK 45.03, Heavy Tank No. VI, and more! [/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Weekly and Weekend Twitch Drops[/h2][p] Tune in to participating World of Tanks streams and earn Spring Tokens every week through Twitch Drops. The more you watch, the more you earn! [/p]

• [p]Weekly Twitch Drops are doubled. You can now earn one at the beginning of the week and a second one starting midweek. [/p]
• [p] Weekly Twitch Drops can be claimed after 180 minutes of watch time from Monday through Wednesday and Wednesday through Friday. [/p]
• [p]Weekend Twitch Drops can be claimed after 180 minutes of watch time from Friday through Monday. [/p]
• [p] Each completed Drop must be claimed through the Twitch Inventory or the stream chat. [/p]
• [p] Weekly and weekend campaign schedules may vary based on ongoing events.[/p]

[p][/p][h2]Token Earnings Breakdown[/h2][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Token Store Rewards[/h2][p]Exchange those Spring Tokens burning a hole in your pocket for valuable rewards in the Spring Token Store! Here are the highlights: [/p]

• [p]VK 45.03—Tier VII Premium German Heavy Tank (60 Tokens) [/p]
• [p]Heavy Tank No. VI—Tier VI Premium Japanese Heavy Tank (50 Tokens) [/p]
• [p]Improved Ventilation, Gun Rammer, and Vertical Stabilizer (40 Tokens each) [/p]
• [p]"Fortuna" 3D style for the Rinoceronte (30 Tokens) [/p]
• [p]"Spring," "Fishing," and "Forest Keeper" 2D styles (20 Tokens each) [/p]

[p]To visit the Token Store, simply enter the Depot from your Garage and open Homefront Supplies.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]How to Receive Twitch Drops[/h3]
[expand] In order to receive Twitch Drops, you need to have an account linked to your email. If you haven't completed this process yet, you'll need to do so first to participate in the activity. After that, make sure to link your World of Tanks and Twitch accounts to receive your prize. Check our official Twitch Drops guide to learn more. [/expand][p]Get your Spring Tokens before Drops end on March 23 and use them for rewards in the Spring Token Store before March 30.[/p][p][/p][p]Roll Out![/p]