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Tier XI Medium Lineup: Meet the AS-XX 40t!

[p]Commanders![/p][p]Update 2.0 unveiled the future of armored warfare with the arrival of Tier XI vehicles. After the mighty German Taschenratte introduced the heavy line, France now takes its turn, presenting its Tier XI medium tank—a machine that brings speed, firepower, and flair to the battlefield.[/p][p]Say hello to the AS-XX 40 t—an expert of tactical wit![/p][p][/p][h2]Master your Fire![/h2][p]Successor to the iconic Bat.-Châtillon 25 t, the AS-XX 40 t brings a fresh twist on classic French autoloading gameplay. Choose how many shells to load and how many to spend. A fake reload might just bait your enemy out of cover.[/p]
  • [p]Tank class: medium [/p]
  • [p]Tech Tree branch: French medium branch, following the Bat.-Châtillon 25 t[/p]
  • [p]Distinctive traits: external shell bay, reinvented autoloader.[/p]
[p]This hunter possesses flexibility, allowing you to set the tempo of every fight. [/p][h2]Vehicle Characteristics Overview[/h2]
[p]Hit Points[/p]
[p]2,000 HP[/p]
[p]Hull Armor[/p]
[p]50/40/40 mm[/p]
[p]Turret Armor[/p]
[p]50/40/20 mm[/p]
[p]Average Damage[/p]
[p]420/420/520 hp[/p]
[p]Average Penetration[/p]
[p]263/335/59 mm[/p]
[p]Dispersion at 100 m[/p]
[p]0.35 m[/p]
[p]Aiming Time[/p]
[p]2.2 s[/p]
[p]Time for Complete Loading[/p]
[p]36 s[/p]
[p]Time for Autoreloading One Shell[/p]
[p]2.5 s[/p]
[p]Gun Depression / Elevation Angles[/p]
[p]−9/13 deg[/p]
[p]Top Speed / Reverse Speed[/p]
[p]68/25 km/h[/p]
[p]Characteristics are provided for the fully upgraded vehicle.[/p][p][/p][h3]Special Mechanic: External Ammunition Supply Module[/h3][p]This module keeps you in the fight by letting you interrupt reload at any time if at least one shell is loaded. Press the hotkey to stop reloading, fire after a short delay, then resume reload manually or let the clip auto-reload when empty. [/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][h2]Gallery[/h2][carousel][/carousel][h2]
Upgrades That Boost You Forward
[/h2][p]At its core, Tier XI brings a streamlined upgrade system that replaces Field Modifications with linear, modular progress—only positive improvements tailored to each vehicle's role.[/p][p]All Tier XI vehicles gain:[/p]
  • [p]A new modular upgrade system with pure positive boosts[/p]
  • [p]Role-specific tactical mechanics[/p]
  • [p]Built-in milestones like gun sleeves, Stat Trackers, and volumetric styles[/p]
  • [p]Seamless progression from Tier X with no extra unlocks [/p]
[p][/p][h2]Achieve Elite Status[/h2][p]Moreover, you can unlock all nodes to reach Elite status—with every battle receive Elite XP and exclusive rewards:[/p]
  • [p]Volumetric 2D styles with textured finishes[/p]
  • [p]Gun sleeves for custom barrels[/p]
  • [p]Stat Trackers to display enemy kills[/p]
[p]Elite status is your evolving badge of mastery.[/p][p][/p][carousel][/carousel][h2]
A New Era for Medium Tanks
[/h2][p]The AS-XX 40 t isn't just another vehicle—it's a test of cunning, reflexes, and control. Perfect for those who thrive on unpredictability, this Tier XI medium tank embodies the art of outsmarting your opponent.[/p][p]The future of warfare belongs to those who adapt fastest. Will you master the mind games of the AS-XX 40 t? [/p][h3]View the Heavy Lineup:[/h3][p]    EU          NA         ASIA   [/p]
[p]World of Tanks gives you total freedom to play on your terms. You can link an existing [/p][p]Wargaming.net account to Steam and continue playing with its game progress. If you previously started fresh on Steam but still have an old Wargaming account, you now have the option to reconnect and pick up where you left off.[/p]
[p]Want to explore more about what Update 2.0 brings to the battlefield? Head to our dedicated Hub page for all the highlights: [/p][p]HEAD TO THE HUB[/p][p][/p][p]Roll Out![/p]

Tier XI Heavy Lineup: Meet the Taschenratte!

[p]Commanders![/p][p]Update 2.0 brought a new chapter to World of Tanks with the arrival of brand-new Tier XI vehicles. These are not just upgrades to existing branches—they're a bold leap forward.[/p][p]Tier XI combines raw engineering with special mechanics: secondary weapons, enhanced ramming, progressive autoloaders, and more. Each of these machines is tougher, smarter, and deadlier than anything that came before.[/p][h2]Maus Evolves into Taschenratte[/h2][p] [/p][p]Germany answers to the new tier. Positioned as the successor to the legendary Maus, this super-heavy is built to dominate the battlefield with its sheer bulk and resilience.[/p]
  • [p]Tank class: heavy (super-heavy)[/p]
  • [p]Tech Tree branch: German heavy line, following the Maus[/p]
  • [p]Distinctive traits: unmatched hit points, near-impenetrable armor, and a unique secondary guns mechanic.[/p]
[p]This behemoth is all about surviving the fight and outlasting the enemy.[/p]
Vehicle Characteristics Overview
[p] [/p]
[p]Hit Points[/p]
[p]3,500 HP[/p]
[p]Hull Armor[/p]
[p]185/190/190 mm[/p]
[p]Turret Armor[/p]
[p]250/230/220 mm[/p]
[p]Average Damage[/p]
[p]520/520/670 HP[/p]
[p]Average Penetration[/p]
[p]268/330/66 mm[/p]
[p]Dispersion at 100 m[/p]
[p]0.35 m[/p]
[p]Aiming Time[/p]
[p]1.9 s[/p]
[p]Gun Reload Time[/p]
[p]13.8 s[/p]
[p]Gun Depression / Elevation Angles[/p]
[p]−8/24 deg[/p]
[p]Top Speed / Reverse Speed[/p]
[p]20/15 km/h[/p]
[p]Characteristics are provided for the fully upgraded vehicle.[/p][p] [/p][h3]Special Ability: Auxiliary Weapons![/h3][p]Pressing the activation button fires your vehicle's auxiliary weapons at the target. This additional firepower comes with its own reload cycle, independent of the main gun![/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p] [/p]
Gallery
[carousel][/carousel][p] [/p][h2]Upgrades That Boost You Forward[/h2][p]At its core, Tier XI brings a streamlined upgrade system that replaces Field Modifications with linear, modular progress—only positive improvements tailored to each vehicle's role.[/p][p]All Tier XI vehicles gain:[/p]
  • [p]A new modular upgrade system with pure positive boosts[/p]
  • [p]Role-specific tactical mechanics[/p]
  • [p]Built-in milestones like gun sleeves, Stat Trackers, and volumetric styles[/p]
  • [p]Seamless progression from Tier X with no extra unlocks[/p]
[p][/p][h2]Achieve Elite Status[/h2][p]Moreover, you can unlock all nodes to reach Elite status—with every battle receive Elite XP and exclusive rewards:[/p]
  • [p]Volumetric 2D styles with textured finishes[/p]
  • [p]Gun sleeves for custom barrels[/p]
  • [p]Stat Trackers to display enemy kills[/p]
[p]Elite status is your evolving badge of mastery.[/p][carousel][/carousel][h2]A New Era of Heavy Armor[/h2][p]As you see, the Taschenratte is only the beginning of the Tier XI journey. Update 2.0 brings upgrades, rewards, and tactical depth to fuel your battles. And don't forget to claim your one-time gift when you log in and experience the future of heavy armor.
[/p][h3]View the Heavy Lineup:[/h3][p]    EU          NA         ASIA   [/p]
[p]World of Tanks gives you total freedom to play on your terms. You can link an existing Wargaming.net account to Steam and continue playing with its game progress. If you previously started fresh on Steam but still have an old Wargaming account, you now have the option to reconnect and pick up where you left off.[/p]
[p]Want to explore more about what Update 2.0 brings to the battlefield? Head to our dedicated Hub Page for all the highlights: [/p][p]HEAD TO THE HUB[/p][p]Roll Out![/p][p][/p]

Last Stand: Proving Ground

[p][/p][p]Commanders!

The Last Stand event returns with new challenges, enemies, and rewards. This time, you must face a terrifying boss—Fatso—and defend the Wavebreaker at all costs. Battle waves of Echo Tanks, master Combat Abilities fueled by mysterious Mirium, and prove your strength in the chaos![/p][h2]Last Stand: Proving Ground[/h2][p][/p]
[p][/p]
[p]EU (CEST/UTC+2)[/p]
[p]NA (PT | CT | ET)[/p]
[p]APAC (UTC+8)[/p]
[p]Event Start[/p]
[p]September 11, 03:30[/p]
[p]September 10, 00:30 | 02:30 | 03:30[/p]
[p]September 11, 04:30[/p]
[p]Event End[/p]
[p]September 18, 02:30[/p]
[p]September 17, 00:00 | 02:00 | 03:00[/p]
[p]September 18, 04:00[/p]
[p][/p][h2]Rules of Engagement[/h2]
  • [p]Defend the Wavebreaker at the center of the map.[/p]
  • [p]Survive 5 waves of relentless enemies.[/p]
  • [p]In the final stage, face Fatso—a hulking monstrosity hell-bent on breaching your defenses. If it reaches the Wavebreaker, the mission is lost.[/p]
[p][/p][p]Collect Mirium during battle to fuel your Combat Abilities, stay alive longer, and push further into the chaos.[/p][p][/p][h2]Earn Event-Themed 3D Attachments[/h2][p]Complete all event Records to unlock a set of five exclusive 3D attachments. Each one reflects your triumphs on the Proving Ground—unique trophies to prove you were there and you survived.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Fight, Survive, and Earn Rewards[/h2][p][/p][p]
Every battle brings you closer to valuable loot! Progress through event stages to claim:[/p]
  • [p]Experimental Equipment[/p]
  • [p]Mentoring Licenses[/p]
  • [p]Components[/p]
  • [p]Personal Reserves[/p]
  • [p]An exclusive 2D Style[/p]
  • [p]... and more![/p]
[p]The anomaly won't wait. Defend the Wavebreaker, defeat Fatso, and prove your skill in Last Stand: Proving Ground! [/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]More about the event: [/p][p] EU NA ASIA [/p][p]
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Play the Biggest Update and Claim the Biggest Gift!

[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]Commanders![/p][p]
The long-awaited Update 2.0 has arrived! This massive release brings a wave of game-changing features and new ways to experience World of Tanks. Here are the most important ones.[/p]
  • [p]Tier XI: Meet the New Top-Tier Titans! We are about to enter a bold new era of tactical power. Tier XI brings 16 new vehicles, each with unique mechanics and a special Upgrade system that replaces Field Modifications.[/p]
  • [p]Garage and UX Improvements. Get ready for the redesigned Garage, a unified tank factory where your vehicles are assembled, equipped, and always battle-ready.[/p]
  • [p]Hundreds of Vehicles Rebalanced and Reforged. This historic rework reshapes hundreds of vehicles across all nations, refining the progression through Tech Tree branches and making gameplay fairer and funner at every tier.[/p]
  • [p]A More Intelligent Matchmaking System. The new matchmaker will be smarter than ever. Expect significantly improved role-aware team compositions, more battles with tighter tier spreads, and limits on light tanks and tank destroyers on top of SPGs for more balanced battles.[/p]
  • [p]Personal Missions 3.0. The third Personal Missions campaign will test your battlefield prowess in three Operations of skill-based, role-focused missions without nation or class limits. Fair and achievable conditions will steadily bring you closer to the Tier VIII Windhund, the Tier X Dravec, and ultimately the Black Rock, a prestige Tier XI tank with a unique firing mechanic.[/p]
[p]Visit Our Hub Page for Everything Update 2.0 Has to Offer![/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Get Your Epic Update 2.0 Gift[/h2]
[p]Only available until the Mid-October Update[/p]
[p]Update 2.0 doesn't just come with game-changing features, it also packs a massive gift for everyone![/p][p]Log in and claim the biggest gift in WoT history, including whole Tech Tree branches with researched, purchased, and ready-for-battle vehicles.[/p][p][/p]
[p]Seasoned Commanders who joined before 2.0:[/p]
[p]New Commanders who are just getting started:[/p]
[p][/p]
  • [p]1 complete Tier VI–X Tech Tree branch[/p]
  • [p]2,500 gold, 15,000 bonds, and 10 million credits[/p]
  • [p]50 Retraining Orders[/p]
  • [p]And more![/p]
[p][/p]
  • [p]2 complete Tier VI–X Tech Tree branches[/p]
  • [p]6 million credits[/p]
  • [p]Premium vehicles[/p]
  • [p]High-tier rentals[/p]
  • [p]And more![/p]
[p][/p][h3]Enter the new era with a boost:[/h3][p]    EU          NA         ASIA   [/p][h2]
Play on Steam with Your Old Account![/h2][p]World of Tanks gives you total freedom to play on your terms. You can link an existing Wargaming.net account to Steam and continue playing with its game progress. If you previously started fresh on Steam but still have an old Wargaming account, you now have the option to reconnect and pick up where you left off.[/p]

Claim the Biggest Gift in the History of WoT

[p]Commanders,[/p][p]Our biggest update deserves a big celebration. Whether you’re a Seasoned or New Commander, we want to give you something to thank you for your dedication, or to help you jump into 2.0 ready for all of the action.

This is the biggest gift in World of Tanks’ history —claim it just by logging in anytime after the release of 2.0 until the release of the next update in mid-October. [/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][h2]Get a Tech Tree Line[/h2][p]If you are a Seasoned Commander (someone who joined WoT before the launch of 2.0), you can claim one line of Tier VI to X tanks. Grab a line you’ve been eyeing or something to freshen up your arsenal.[/p][p]If you are a New Commander (someone joining WoT after the release of 2.0), you can claim two Tech Tree lines (Tier VI to X tanks) to help give you a boost and start your Garage with some firepower.[/p][p][/p][h2]Big Rewards[/h2][p]These rewards are tailored to your experience as a player. If you’re a Seasoned Commander, you get a significant boost to your currencies like gold, bonds, and credits, plus you get plenty of Retraining Orders to help you quickly master the new Tier XI vehicles.[/p][p]New Commanders receive Credits and additional vehicles, along with two tech trees for your Garage and some equipment to help you get ready to roll out![/p][p][/p]
[p]Seasoned Commander[/p]
[p]New Commanders[/p]
[p]Tech Tree (Any vehicle branch from Tiers VI to X)[/p]
[p]2 Tech Trees (Any vehicle branch from Tiers VI to X)[/p]
[p]10,000,000 credits[/p]
[p]6,000,000 credits[/p]
[p]15,000 bonds[/p]
[p]Tiger 131[/p]
[p]2,500 gold[/p]
[p]Škoda T 40[/p]
[p]50 Crew Retraining Orders[/p]
[p]Type 64[/p]
[p][/p]
[p]IS-2 Shielded[/p]
[p][/p]
[p]RENTAL: 122 TM[/p]
[p][/p]
[p]RENTAL: XM66F[/p]
[p][/p]
[p]RENTAL: UDES 03 3[/p]
[p][/p]
[p]RENTAL: E 77[/p]
[p][/p]
[p]Standard Equipment Bundle (Gun Rammer, Improved Hardening, Improved Ventilation, and Coated Optics, Class 1 and 2 of each)[/p]
[p][/p][h2]Extra Rewards[/h2][p]We’re not ready to stop the gift-giving just yet! Here’s some more for you—use it to bolster your new vehicles or the ones you already have in your Garage with a new 2D style, boosters to increase your Crew XP, up to 60 days of WoT Premium account, and Battle Missions that yield even more bonuses.[/p][p][/p]
[p]For Seasoned and New Commanders[/p]
[p]5 Universal Manuals[/p]
[p]30 days of WoT Premium Account (+30 more from Battle Missions)[/p]
[p]30 ×5 XP missions (+30 more from Battle Missions)[/p]
[p]30 ×3 Crew XP missions (+30 more from Battle Missions)[/p]
[p]2D style: "New Era"[/p]
[p]Medal: "I Was There for 2.0"[/p]
[p]Battle Missions (In-game missions to earn more rewards like ×5 XP missions, WoT Premium, and more)[/p]
[p][/p][h2]A Special Thank You to the Collectors[/h2][p]We still have a gift for all of you who already have every researchable Tier VI–X vehicle in your Garage. Your dedication and passion are special, and we want to recognize it.[/p][p][/p][p]Collectors receive the following:[/p]
  • [p]Collectors badge[/p]
  • [p]Collectors medal[/p]
  • [p]Collectors strip (banner)[/p]
[p][/p][p]IMPORTANT: If you already have all researchable Tier VI–X Tech Tree vehicles, you will automatically receive your collectors rewards. If you are close to completing your collection, you can exit the Tech Tree gift selection screen, continue unlocking the remaining vehicles with XP and credits, and then return to the gift screen. Once your collection is complete, the collectors rewards will be waiting for you.[/p][p]In the near future, these rewards will return to the game and will be available on a permanent basis. You will be able to obtain them without rush at any convenient time.[/p][p][/p][p] LEARN MORE[/p][p]EU NA ASIA[/p][p][/p][p]Want to explore more about what Update 2.0 brings to the battlefield? Head to our dedicated Hub Page for all the highlights: [/p][p]HEAD TO THE HUB[/p][p][/p][p]Roll Out![/p]