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[p]Commanders![/p][p]Update 2.1.1: Fresh Tier XI Firepower delivers three new and six rebalanced Tier XI vehicles, introduces a brand-new U.S. autocannon medium tank branch, and launches multiple events—headlined by Battle Pass Special: RoboCop. Roll out and experience it all![/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]World of Tanks servers for Update 2.1.1 will be available from:[/p][p][/p][h2]The Ares Line: U.S. Autocannon Mediums[/h2][p][/p][p]The new U.S. Tier VIII–XI medium tank branch consists of four vehicles equipped with thermal overheat control autocannons. The Ares line also features the reserve track mechanic introduced with the Yoh tanks, offering additional survivability and tactical flexibility.[/p][p]LEARN MORE[/p][p][/p][h2]New Tier XI Vehicles and Rebalance Arrive[/h2][p][/p][p]China and Japan each receive a new Tier XI vehicle with a unique special ability. The PTZ-78 uses Sequential Rocket Thrusters to boost mobility for short bursts, while the STK-2 features Active Gun Cooling that enables precision fire after sustained reloading.
[/p][p][/p][p]Various stats of the AS-XX 40 t, Strv 107-12, CS-67 Szakal, Leopard 120 Verbessert, Object 432U, and Hirschkäfer have been improved. These changes help the vehicles better fulfill their intended battlefield roles.[/p][p]LEARN MORE[/p][p][/p][h2]Onslaught: Season of the Crimson Dragon[/h2][p][/p][p]The new season of fierce 7v7 battles will arrive with interface improvements to track your performance and rank history, changes to vehicle and map rosters, the new sound physics simulation system applied to most of the maps, plus new Onslaught Shop offers that include two new pieces of improved equipment.[/p][p]LEARN MORE[/p][p][/p][h2]Arcade Cabinet: Snowballs and Ice Age[/h2][p][/p][p]Arcade Cabinet will bring back two classic submodes. Throw snow lumps at your enemies along curved trajectories in Snowballs, and drift on slippery ground in Ice Age![/p][p]Launch 1[/p][p]Launch 2[/p][p][/p][h2]Frontline: Winter Launch[/h2][p][/p][p]The excitement of deeply tactical action on huge maps is coming back! Prepare for intense 30v30 engagements according to familiar rules, plus rich rewards.[/p][p][/p][h2]Post-Battle Statistics [/h2][p][/p][p]The new Mission Progress tab in post-battle statistics displays your progress in Personal, daily, and special missions, along with Tech Tree research and crew perk advancement. The Outstanding Collector achievement is now permanent and awarded for owning every researchable Tier VI–X vehicle.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]UPDATE 2.1.1—FULL DETAILS[/p][p]EU NA ASIA [/p][p]Roll Out![/p]

[p]The Year of the Dragon marches on, Commanders![/p][p]The second season of the 2025–2026 Onslaught cycle is coming your way, bringing fresh improvements and stunning customization rewards. The Season of the Crimson Dragon begins on January 14—prepare for dynamic 7v7 battles and valuable prizes![/p][p][/p][h2]Onslaught: Season of the Crimson Dragon[/h2][p]From January 14 through February 22 [/p][h3]Event Prime Times[/h3][p][/p][p]EU2 & EU3 Servers[/p][p]Weekdays & Weekends: 12:00 – 03:00 CET (UTC+1)[/p][p]EU4 Server
Weekdays & Weekends:
12:00 – 20:00 CET (UTC+1)

North America
Weekdays:
15:00 – 23:00 PT | 17:00 – 01:00 CT | 18:00 – 02:00 ET
Weekends:
14:00 – 23:00 PT | 16:00 – 01:00 CT | 17:00 – 02:00 ET

Asia Server
Weekdays & Weekends:
16:00 – 01:00 UTC+8
[/p][h2]What's New?[/h2][p]The Season of the Crimson Dragon brings several changes designed to enhance your competitive experience. Here's what awaits you:[/p]

• [p]Detailed Statistics[/p]

[p]Follow your rating progression throughout the season, analyze your top-performing vehicles, and keep an eye on which customization reward you're closest to unlocking—all directly on the refreshed main page.[/p][p][/p][p][/p]

• [p]Bond Shop Update[/p]

[p]The Onslaught Shop now features a brand-new Tier IX light tank, the LTC II, along with two new pieces of improved equipment: the Telescopic Observation System and Tactical Concealment Net. The Improved Final Drive has been removed from the Onslaught Shop and will become available in the regular in-game Store after its next update.[/p]

• [p]New Vehicles[/p]

[p]Now, you can head into battle in the menacing  114 SP2. Keep in mind that you can purchase it for your vehicle collection when you reach the Gold rank. [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Plus, three new Tier X rental vehicles—copies of existing Tech Tree tanks—are available for this season with a free Garage slot and crew. These are temporary rental versions, and any XP earned in them cannot be used for Tech Tree progression:[/p]

• [p]Ho-Ri 3 [/p]
• [p]Super Conqueror [/p]
• [p]K-91[/p]

[p] The newly released Ares 90 C is excluded from Onslaught. [/p]

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• [p]Map Updates[/p]

[p]Erlenberg joins the Onslaught map roster, while Klondike leaves it. Plus, Studzianki, Mines, Oyster Bay, Murovanka, Sand River, and Siegfried Line underwent various balance adjustments.[/p][p][/p][h2]Keep Fighting for the Ashbringer![/h2][p]The race for the Ashbringer continues! This unique vehicle features a striking progressive 3D style and a unique crew with enough XP to train three more perks. Collect nine or more Onslaught Colors (the mode's special currency) across the seasons to earn this exceptional tank and other enticing rewards.[/p]

[p]At the end of the Year of the Dragon, you will unlock up to four different versions of the Ashbringer's 3D style—Silver, Gold, Champion, or Legend—based on how many Colors you have collected. All lower-tier styles will also be unlocked accordingly. Once you've unlocked them, you can freely switch between them at any time, even after every battle.[/p]

[p][/p][carousel][/carousel][p][/p][h2]New Seasonal Rewards[/h2][p]Get your hands on fresh seasonal customization elements, including the "Rex Draconis (Crimson)" progressive 2D style. This style features a full set of new customization elements—decals, emblems, inscriptions, and camouflage patterns—unlocked through major Onslaught achievements or by reaching higher ranks.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Other seasonal rewards include:[/p]

• [p]New Dog Tag Backgrounds[/p]
• [p]Spectacular stripe: "Supernova"[/p]
• [p]Special badges: "Burning Oath," "Crown of Flame"[/p]
• [p]Unique medal: "Trial by Fire"[/p]

[hr][/hr][p]Battle your way through the Season of the Crimson Dragon—your victories will define your rewards!
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[p]Crime runs rampant in Old Detroit, but justice gets an upgrade: The iconic 1987 classic that redefined sci-fi action, RoboCop, has arrived in World of Tanks! Complete the Battle Pass Special: RoboCop to recruit various characters as crew members and receive stylish themed rewards that include (with the Improved Pass) the OCP Peacekeeper—a cybernetic law enforcer tank whose presence alone demands one thing from enemies: "Freeze!"[/p][p][/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][h2]Recruit Heroes and Criminals[/h2][p][/p][p]In RoboCop, characters are either heroes or criminals, with little in between. This Battle Pass Special comes with three crew members who uphold the law, and three who upend it. RoboCop, Sergeant Reed, and Bob Morton have zero perks and can join your ranks via chapter progression (with the latter character requiring the Improved Pass). Anne Lewis, Emil Antonowsky, and Leon Nash can be recruited with special in-game bundles.[/p][p][/p][h2]The OCP Peacekeeper: To Serve and Protect[/h2][p][/p][p]"Omni Consumer Products proudly presents its latest achievement in cybernetics: a heavily armored unit able to perform a broad range of policing functions. With its armament more than adequate for dealing with numerous threats on the streets of Old Detroit, this tank is the final solution to crime and will make the transition into the bright future of Delta City smooth and seamless."[/p][p][/p][h2]Directives: Procure and Recruit[/h2][p]It's a free society, and some things are technically free in Old Detroit: You can get a lot with the Base Rewards.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]You acquire even more, including the OCP Peacekeeper unit, in the Improved Rewards.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Explore Bundles[/h2][p][/p][p][/p][p]"Omni Consumer Products caters to your needs, offering a plethora of quality goods and services for your resources. You can even get access to our network of trusted professionals capable of delivering on many fronts."[/p][p][/p][h2]Preview 2D Styles[/h2][p]"Do you yearn for highly aesthetic yet practical designs that can help your vehicle either blend in or stand out in the streets of Old Detroit? The Omni Consumer Products internal design agency has some ready-for-service solutions for you. Flick through our catalog!"[/p][p][/p][p][/p][carousel][/carousel][p][/p][h2]Twitch Drops[/h2][p]Twitch Drops will be available for the entire duration of the Battle Pass Special, and the schedule is packed! Note that some Drops will be available via all channels:[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]But the ones with RoboCop-themed decals will come from watching select content creator streams:[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]How to Receive Twitch Drops[/h3][p]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.
[/p][p]Serve the public trust. Obtain the OCP Peacekeeper.[/p][hr][/hr][p]RoboCop © 1987 Orion Pictures Corporation. "RoboCop" character and all RoboCop related trademarks, logos, and materials TM Orion Pictures Corporation. 2026 Amazon Content Services LLC. All Rights Reserved.[/p]

[p]Commanders![/p][p]Meet the Ares family—four brand-new American medium tanks from Tier VIII up to a Tier XI topper, all equipped with distinctive Thermal Overheat Control autocannons. [/p][p]These autocannons fire continuously without a traditional reload cycle. Each shot is fired the moment you press the trigger—no clip reloads, no interruptions. You set the tempo yourself. Tap to maintain tighter control over the temperature, or hold to unleash sustained burst fire.[/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][h2]Thermal Overheat Control Autocannon: How It Works[/h2][p]Every shot generates heat, no matter how slowly you fire, and that heat gradually reduces the gun's effectiveness. If you fire rapidly or for too long, the weapon eventually reaches a critical temperature. At that point, the Thermal Overheat Control system activates and temporarily locks firing to prevent damage, re-enabling the gun only after it cools back down. [/p][p][/p][h3]Autocannon Mechanics #1: Precision at Range [/h3][p]The Ares line rewards steady, well-managed firing cycles that let you keep the gun temperature—and your performance—under control. Fire short bursts or single rounds to keep the heat low and maintain higher accuracy.[/p][p][/p][h3]Autocannon Mechanics #2: Full Burst in Close Combat [/h3][p]When the fight gets close, just hold the trigger and unleash your full damage output. The gun will heat rapidly; accuracy will drop, but at close range every shell may find its mark. Sustain fire until the gun overheats, then fall back while it cools down.[/p][p][/p][p]LEARN MORE[/p][p]EU NA ASIA[/p][p][/p][h2]Ares 90 C—A Tier XI Hotshot with Exclusive Upgrade Nodes[/h2][p][/p][p][/p][p]The new line culminates in the Ares 90 C, a top-tier medium tank. Its powerful autocannon, decent stabilization, and reserve track system make it one of the most flexible Tier XI mediums in the game. [/p][p]Unlike the lower-tier vehicles in the line, which use Field Modification, the Ares 90 C has access to an exclusive Tier XI upgrade system.[/p][p][/p][h2]From Ares 75 to Ares 90—Evolving Power [/h2][p]The lower-tier vehicles—the Ares 75 (Tier VIII), Ares 85 (Tier IX), and Ares 90 (Tier X)—introduce the same core mechanic but with gradually improving damage potential and statistics. Each tank changes how quickly the gun heats up—lower-tier Ares vehicles generate less heat per shot and can fire longer before reaching critical temperature, while higher-tier ones hit harder but heat up faster. This creates clear progression toward Tier XI.[/p][p][/p][carousel][/carousel][p][/p][hr][/hr][p]Prepare to meet the new U.S. medium tanks and check out the dedicated article below for all the details![/p][p][/p][p]LEARN MORE[/p][p]EU NA ASIA[/p]

[p]Commanders!

Update 2.1.1, arriving in mid-January, will introduce two brand-new Tier XI vehicles—the PTZ-78 and the STK-2—both continuing their existing Tech Tree lines. Each one features a unique mechanic and opens new tactical opportunities across every map. Scroll down for details! [/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][h2]PTZ-78[/h2][p][/p][p][/p][p]The PTZ-78 brings extreme mobility to the TD class thanks to its Sequential Rocket Thrusters. Solid-fuel boosters activate for several seconds, enhancing acceleration, mobility, and maneuverability.  [/p][p]Thrusters works independently from each other, ensuring sharper hull traverse and quicker turning, and they do not restrict reverse movement. Thrusters can be used multiple times per battle, with a cooldown between activations.[/p][p][/p][h3]STK-2[/h3][p][/p][p][/p][p]The STK-2 enters the battlefield with an evolved version of the existing Gun Cooling mechanic—one that actively works to keep the gun cold and maintain high firing performance. When the gun fires, it begins to heat up, and during reload it automatically cools down, gradually returning to its stronger parameters. [/p][p]A fully cooled gun offers exceptional precision for a heavy tank—approaching the level of the most accurate vehicles in the game. The first shot delivers peak accuracy and the second remains very consistent, but as you continue firing, the gun moves through multiple heat stages, each of which progressively reduces accuracy.[/p][p][/p][h2]Tier XI Rebalance [/h2][p]Update 2.1.1 also improves several existing Tier XI vehicles to fine-tune their combat performance, including their special abilities. Six machines receive updated stats and enhanced progression paths: [/p]

• [p]Leopard 120 Verbessert [/p]

• [p]AS-XX 40 t [/p]

• [p]Object 432U [/p]

• [p]Hirschkäfer [/p]

• [p]Szakal [/p]

• [p]Strv 107-12 [/p]

[p]These changes adjust survivability, mobility, and firepower where needed, ensuring each vehicle fulfills its specialized role more consistently. And there's more: Some vehicles will also receive adjustments not only to their base characteristics but to the performance of their unique Tier XI mechanics through select Upgrade Node changes.[/p][p][/p][p]LEARN MORE[/p][p]EU NA ASIA[/p]