Welcome to World of Tanks, Commanders!
Starting on April 29, the legendary online action game, World of Tanks, becomes officially available on Steam. Experience over 600 armored vehicles of 11 nations, dozens of maps, a wide variety of game modes, and a unique atmosphere featuring tank battles set in the first half of the twentieth century. Join and make your own history of epic wins!
“At Wargaming, our greatest pride is that we created a game that players have loved and enjoyed for over 10 years. We’ve brought people together from around the world, and the strength of our community is unparalleled. I believe World of Tanks has become more than a game, turning into a genuine hobby for millions of our players – and it will remain that way for decades to come,” states Victor Kislyi, CEO of Wargaming. “It is always fantastic to see our game growing and embracing new players, and so I am proud to welcome the Steam community to our tanker family!”
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[h2]World of Tanks: A Game With Its Own History[/h2]
World of Tanks is more than just a game. It is the holder of two Guinness World Records for the most players online simultaneously on one MMO Server. It has a 160-million-strong army of fans from all over the world. Create an account and play now:
· to see the largest online museum of armored vehicles in history, where more than 600 vehicles have been recreated down to the smallest detail according to blueprints from archives and models that remained.
· to play battles in legendary historical tanks, which you have previously seen only in the movies.
· to experience the gameplay variety offered by five vehicle types, each with its own unique features.
· to play on unique maps in well-known cities, hot deserts, and beautiful mountains inspired by real locations in different parts of the world.
· to try different game modes, playing solo or in a Platoon of friends, and get valuable in-game rewards for your victories.
· enjoy realistic graphics and sound that immerse you in real tank battles.
See you on the battlefield, Commanders!
[h2]First Login: Installing, Creating an Account, and Launching the Game[/h2]
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To install and run World of Tanks on Steam, follow these steps:
1. Log into your Steam account and click Play.
2. After that, the download and installation of Wargaming.net Game Center (a special game launcher) will begin, and downloadable game content (DLC) for one of four regions (CIS, Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific) will become available. Your region will be determined automatically according to your current location.
3. After downloading and installing, Wargaming.net Game Center will be launched automatically. You will need to create an account—to do this, choose a game nickname and click Next to register.
4. Click Play in Wargaming.net Game Center to launch the World of Tanks game client. When you first log into the game, you will immediately be taken to Bootcamp where you will master the basics of the game. Be sure to complete Bootcamp! You will be rewarded for its completion with valuable in-game items that will speed up your progress in the game.
5. Once you complete Bootcamp, you will be taken to the Garage—the main game screen—where you can research and purchase vehicles, select game modes, and enter tank battles.
6. Add your email to the account to receive useful game bonuses as a reward, as well as access to additional offers and opportunities.
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[h2]After Registration: Subsequent Logins to the Game[/h2]
[expand]1. Log into your Steam account and click Play.
2. Wargaming.net Game Center, the game launcher for World of Tanks, will be launched automatically.
3. Click Play in Wargaming.net Game Center to launch the World of Tanks game client.
Have questions about registration and game settings? For more information, please contact the official Player Support for World of Tanks.[/expand]
[h2]Specials[/h2]
You created an account and are determined to prove yourself on the battlefield. Do not forget to take advantage of the many unique opportunities that we have prepared especially for the release of World of Tanks on Steam!
Bundles Containing Rare Vehicles and Valuable In-Game Items
Want to increase your chances of winning battles and not becoming easy prey for your opponents? Check out special bundles that contain a considerable set of in-game valuables and rare vehicles (the Type 59, Pz.Kpfw. 38H 735 (f), and others)—a dream for any collector in World of Tanks. All the vehicles we have prepared are unique in their own way, are not freely available, and are perfect for mastering the game—we will tell you more about them tomorrow. Complete Bootcamp, play World of Tanks, and become victorious!
E 75 TS: A versatile heavy tank that features excellent mobility, solid turret armor, and a powerful gun with high armor penetration.
Somua SM: A vehicle that boasts a high rate of fire, a 5-shell magazine, and decent hull and turret armor.
Object 252U Defender: A mobile and maneuverable heavy tank that features high damage per shot and solid armor.
50TP prototyp: A vehicle that features good mobility for a heavy tank and solid frontal turret armor.
Lansen C: A fast medium tank that features excellent gun depression angles to make you feel confident on any terrain type.
T26E3 Eagle 7: A very rare medium tank that features a long view range, good gun handling parameters, and high damage per shot.
"Top of the Tree" Event
From May 1 through June 1, all World of Tanks players on Steam can get 20% and 40% discounts on vehicles from the Tech Trees of three nations: U.S.S.R., Germany, and U.S.A. These powerful and effective combat vehicles will be a real threat to your opponents as they help you get up to speed in the game faster.
Also, special missions will be available for such vehicles—complete them in battles to gain more experience, speed up in-game progress, and earn other rewards. Learn more about the "Top of the Tree" event in the game client via the Missions tab in your Garage.
Discounts and Missions for International Workers' Day
From April 30 through May 3, all Steam players will receive a x4 XP multiplier for the first victory each day in each vehicle. During the initial stage of the game, this bonus will help you quickly research vehicle branches, train crews, increase crew performance, and improve battle results.
Also, special missions will be available to you. Complete them in battles to earn even more experience to research vehicles, train crews, and get other useful rewards on the way. Learn more about the discounts, missions, and rewards in the game client via the Missions tab in your Garage.
Start playing right now—this is a great opportunity for a confident start in the game, to speed up your progress, and to make the most of your opportunities from the very beginning!
Good luck on the battlefield! Join up—it's time to have fun!
“At Wargaming, our greatest pride is that we created a game that players have loved and enjoyed for over 10 years. We’ve brought people together from around the world, and the strength of our community is unparalleled. I believe World of Tanks has become more than a game, turning into a genuine hobby for millions of our players – and it will remain that way for decades to come,” states Victor Kislyi, CEO of Wargaming. “It is always fantastic to see our game growing and embracing new players, and so I am proud to welcome the Steam community to our tanker family!”
[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]
[h2]World of Tanks: A Game With Its Own History[/h2]
World of Tanks is more than just a game. It is the holder of two Guinness World Records for the most players online simultaneously on one MMO Server. It has a 160-million-strong army of fans from all over the world. Create an account and play now:
· to see the largest online museum of armored vehicles in history, where more than 600 vehicles have been recreated down to the smallest detail according to blueprints from archives and models that remained.
· to play battles in legendary historical tanks, which you have previously seen only in the movies.
· to experience the gameplay variety offered by five vehicle types, each with its own unique features.
· to play on unique maps in well-known cities, hot deserts, and beautiful mountains inspired by real locations in different parts of the world.
· to try different game modes, playing solo or in a Platoon of friends, and get valuable in-game rewards for your victories.
· enjoy realistic graphics and sound that immerse you in real tank battles.
See you on the battlefield, Commanders!
[h2]First Login: Installing, Creating an Account, and Launching the Game[/h2]
NOTE:
Only new players who do not yet have valid accounts in the game can register and play World of Tanks on Steam.
[expand]
To install and run World of Tanks on Steam, follow these steps:
1. Log into your Steam account and click Play.
2. After that, the download and installation of Wargaming.net Game Center (a special game launcher) will begin, and downloadable game content (DLC) for one of four regions (CIS, Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific) will become available. Your region will be determined automatically according to your current location.
3. After downloading and installing, Wargaming.net Game Center will be launched automatically. You will need to create an account—to do this, choose a game nickname and click Next to register.
4. Click Play in Wargaming.net Game Center to launch the World of Tanks game client. When you first log into the game, you will immediately be taken to Bootcamp where you will master the basics of the game. Be sure to complete Bootcamp! You will be rewarded for its completion with valuable in-game items that will speed up your progress in the game.
5. Once you complete Bootcamp, you will be taken to the Garage—the main game screen—where you can research and purchase vehicles, select game modes, and enter tank battles.
6. Add your email to the account to receive useful game bonuses as a reward, as well as access to additional offers and opportunities.
NOTE:
You can only complete Bootcamp once per account. Once Bootcamp is complete, all subsequent logins to the game will take you straight to the Garage (the main game screen).
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[h2]After Registration: Subsequent Logins to the Game[/h2]
[expand]1. Log into your Steam account and click Play.
2. Wargaming.net Game Center, the game launcher for World of Tanks, will be launched automatically.
3. Click Play in Wargaming.net Game Center to launch the World of Tanks game client.
Have questions about registration and game settings? For more information, please contact the official Player Support for World of Tanks.[/expand]
[h2]Specials[/h2]
You created an account and are determined to prove yourself on the battlefield. Do not forget to take advantage of the many unique opportunities that we have prepared especially for the release of World of Tanks on Steam!
Bundles Containing Rare Vehicles and Valuable In-Game Items
NOTE:
A bundle with rare vehicles will be available for only 30 days (from April 29 through May 29), so don't miss your chance to improve your combat performance and expand your tank collection with unique vehicles!
Want to increase your chances of winning battles and not becoming easy prey for your opponents? Check out special bundles that contain a considerable set of in-game valuables and rare vehicles (the Type 59, Pz.Kpfw. 38H 735 (f), and others)—a dream for any collector in World of Tanks. All the vehicles we have prepared are unique in their own way, are not freely available, and are perfect for mastering the game—we will tell you more about them tomorrow. Complete Bootcamp, play World of Tanks, and become victorious!
E 75 TS: A versatile heavy tank that features excellent mobility, solid turret armor, and a powerful gun with high armor penetration.
Somua SM: A vehicle that boasts a high rate of fire, a 5-shell magazine, and decent hull and turret armor.
Object 252U Defender: A mobile and maneuverable heavy tank that features high damage per shot and solid armor.
50TP prototyp: A vehicle that features good mobility for a heavy tank and solid frontal turret armor.
Lansen C: A fast medium tank that features excellent gun depression angles to make you feel confident on any terrain type.
T26E3 Eagle 7: A very rare medium tank that features a long view range, good gun handling parameters, and high damage per shot.
"Top of the Tree" Event
From May 1 through June 1, all World of Tanks players on Steam can get 20% and 40% discounts on vehicles from the Tech Trees of three nations: U.S.S.R., Germany, and U.S.A. These powerful and effective combat vehicles will be a real threat to your opponents as they help you get up to speed in the game faster.
Also, special missions will be available for such vehicles—complete them in battles to gain more experience, speed up in-game progress, and earn other rewards. Learn more about the "Top of the Tree" event in the game client via the Missions tab in your Garage.
Discounts and Missions for International Workers' Day
From April 30 through May 3, all Steam players will receive a x4 XP multiplier for the first victory each day in each vehicle. During the initial stage of the game, this bonus will help you quickly research vehicle branches, train crews, increase crew performance, and improve battle results.
Also, special missions will be available to you. Complete them in battles to earn even more experience to research vehicles, train crews, and get other useful rewards on the way. Learn more about the discounts, missions, and rewards in the game client via the Missions tab in your Garage.
Start playing right now—this is a great opportunity for a confident start in the game, to speed up your progress, and to make the most of your opportunities from the very beginning!
Good luck on the battlefield! Join up—it's time to have fun!