World of Tanks on Steam: First Year Recap
How is your celebration going, Commanders?
If you wish to take a short break from all the festive activities happening on Steam and in the game, we invite you for a quick trip into the recent past of World of Tanks. We would like to reminisce about all the important steps that we took in our first year following the release on Steam and see how much we have achieved so far together with our players. To get a clear vision of the path we've threaded, we will mention only the Steam-specific events and features in this article. So let’s start up the Time Machine!
[h3]April 2021: Release on Steam[/h3]
This was an exciting moment for our team, as World of Tanks was venturing into completely new territory, setting new goals, and meeting new challenges. Steam is a massive platform with thousands of games and millions of players, and we were glad to become a part of this giant community of passionate gamers. Our release on Steam has opened a new page in the game’s long history. After all, before appearing on Steam, World of Tanks has been providing players around the world with their regular portion of spectacular action for over 10 years!
https://steamcommunity.com/games/1407200/announcements/detail/3076498560609636699
[h3]May 2021: Soundtrack DLC Release[/h3]
Over the last year, we've had a lot of positive feedback about the soundtrack in our game, and we are delighted that you like it! Our Audio Team is doing a fantastic job creating epic orchestral scores that make breathtaking clashes in World of Tanks truly dramatic. Within a couple of weeks of the game’s initial release on Steam, we released a free Soundtrack DLC for all music lovers out there to enjoy. Together with our Audio Team, we have carefully handpicked the best tracks ever written for World of Tanks. Later on, we added a few more, including such hits as “Return of the Waffenträger” and “Fight Back.” Go on and take a listen!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1638640/World_of_Tanks__Soundtrack/
[h3]July 2021: Trading Cards & Free DLC[/h3]
July brought great news for our Steam players, as we added 12 trading cards to collect and trade with your friends, 6 badges to show your dedication to World of Tanks, 3 backgrounds to adorn your profile with, and 5 emoticons to help you express yourself. Apart from that, July was the month when our “Free Starter Pack” DLC was introduced to help newcomers at the beginning of their journey by providing them with credits, a Garage slot, and 3 days of Premium Account. If, for some unknown reason, you still haven’t claimed that DLC, go get it right now!
https://steamcommunity.com/games/1407200/announcements/detail/5526463837506282670
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1694280/World_of_Tanks__Free_Starter_Pack/
[h3]October 2021: Steam Achievements[/h3]
This was a feature our players waited a long time for! There’s no better feeling than finally getting that very last achievement, right? In October 2021, 59 Steam Achievements were added to World of Tanks. Closely tied to in-game progress, they were designed so that players could get them all by actively playing the game, progressing through the Tech Trees, and improving their battle skills. We didn’t want to create achievements that our players would need to grind for thousands of hours. Instead, we wanted them to be realistic and serve as an acknowledgment of hitting various milestones along their tanker journeys.
So, the only question that remains is: How many have you managed to get so far?
https://steamcommunity.com/games/1407200/announcements/detail/3029225566923307500
[h3]November 2021: Bonus and Invite Codes[/h3]
This feature took us some time and effort, but in the first half of November, we were happy to announce that Steam players could now activate Bonus and Invite codes in the Steam Wargaming Game Center. This was a very important improvement that we’ll keep using for various events and community activities, so follow the news and watch out for the codes!
And if you happen to have a friend who’s just started playing World of Tanks or only plans on doing so, don’t hesitate to pass them the invite code “GOWOTSTEAM” for a huge starting bonus!
https://steamcommunity.com/games/1407200/announcements/detail/4434351695824513823
[h3]November 2021: Rewards for Being Awesome Tankers[/h3]
The second part of November was no less exciting than the first, as we did our first small Recap after six full months on Steam and rewarded our players for staying with us and being a part of an amazing community. We were glad to see that this community never stops growing, and we can assure you that we will do our best to keep you happy and entertained. Thank you again for being awesome!
And while we’re at it, we highly recommend you check out the mind-blowing infographics that we designed for that article. Keep in mind that those numbers were collected in November 2021, which means that they are now even crazier!
https://steamcommunity.com/games/1407200/announcements/detail/3142945046857474564
[h3]January 2022: Points Shop[/h3]
Another feature that was much desired by our community was the Points Shop support. We spend countless hours designing those items and finding perfect descriptions for them (by the way, check them out—they are hilarious). Finally, in January, we were ready to release them for our players to enjoy, and now it warms our hearts every time we see a Steam profile decorated with items from the World of Tanks Points Shop.
Which ones do you like most, and would you like to see more?
https://steamcommunity.com/games/1407200/announcements/detail/3140696417060752090
[h3]February 2022: Publisher Weekend[/h3]
The Wargaming Publisher Weekend on Steam was a great success, not only for World of Tanks but for Wargaming in general, because this was the first big Publisher event for Wargaming on Steam. We were proud to present our projects to the Steam audience during the event, and our players had a chance to get hold of some limited-time DLCs and bundles and have some fun completing special missions in the game.
Just like with any major event, the preparation required a tremendous amount of work and collaboration of many different teams across the whole company, but the final result was definitely worth it! This was a big achievement for Wargaming and a significant step in our plan to take over the Galaxy (whoops, did we say that out loud?).
https://steamcommunity.com/games/1407200/announcements/detail/4776633525079836052
[h3]All Year: Various Events and Activities[/h3]
In this Recap, we aimed to mention only the Steam-specific goals that we achieved during the last year. But apart from that, the whole year has been filled with captivating events and activities. Return of the Waffenträger, Halloween 2021, Holidays Ops 2022, and many more—we do our best to always keep our players entertained and ensure that they are having fun in the game. And remember: a lot more is yet to come, because we keep on rolling!
If you wish to learn more about the latest in-game changes and tweaks, you are welcome to delve into the depths of the patchnotes by clicking on one of these links: EU, NA, ASIA. Just make sure that you have a couple of spare hours to read them all!
Have fun playing World of Tanks, Commanders!
If you wish to take a short break from all the festive activities happening on Steam and in the game, we invite you for a quick trip into the recent past of World of Tanks. We would like to reminisce about all the important steps that we took in our first year following the release on Steam and see how much we have achieved so far together with our players. To get a clear vision of the path we've threaded, we will mention only the Steam-specific events and features in this article. So let’s start up the Time Machine!
[h3]April 2021: Release on Steam[/h3]
This was an exciting moment for our team, as World of Tanks was venturing into completely new territory, setting new goals, and meeting new challenges. Steam is a massive platform with thousands of games and millions of players, and we were glad to become a part of this giant community of passionate gamers. Our release on Steam has opened a new page in the game’s long history. After all, before appearing on Steam, World of Tanks has been providing players around the world with their regular portion of spectacular action for over 10 years!
https://steamcommunity.com/games/1407200/announcements/detail/3076498560609636699
[h3]May 2021: Soundtrack DLC Release[/h3]
Over the last year, we've had a lot of positive feedback about the soundtrack in our game, and we are delighted that you like it! Our Audio Team is doing a fantastic job creating epic orchestral scores that make breathtaking clashes in World of Tanks truly dramatic. Within a couple of weeks of the game’s initial release on Steam, we released a free Soundtrack DLC for all music lovers out there to enjoy. Together with our Audio Team, we have carefully handpicked the best tracks ever written for World of Tanks. Later on, we added a few more, including such hits as “Return of the Waffenträger” and “Fight Back.” Go on and take a listen!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1638640/World_of_Tanks__Soundtrack/
[h3]July 2021: Trading Cards & Free DLC[/h3]
July brought great news for our Steam players, as we added 12 trading cards to collect and trade with your friends, 6 badges to show your dedication to World of Tanks, 3 backgrounds to adorn your profile with, and 5 emoticons to help you express yourself. Apart from that, July was the month when our “Free Starter Pack” DLC was introduced to help newcomers at the beginning of their journey by providing them with credits, a Garage slot, and 3 days of Premium Account. If, for some unknown reason, you still haven’t claimed that DLC, go get it right now!
https://steamcommunity.com/games/1407200/announcements/detail/5526463837506282670
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1694280/World_of_Tanks__Free_Starter_Pack/
[h3]October 2021: Steam Achievements[/h3]
This was a feature our players waited a long time for! There’s no better feeling than finally getting that very last achievement, right? In October 2021, 59 Steam Achievements were added to World of Tanks. Closely tied to in-game progress, they were designed so that players could get them all by actively playing the game, progressing through the Tech Trees, and improving their battle skills. We didn’t want to create achievements that our players would need to grind for thousands of hours. Instead, we wanted them to be realistic and serve as an acknowledgment of hitting various milestones along their tanker journeys.
So, the only question that remains is: How many have you managed to get so far?
https://steamcommunity.com/games/1407200/announcements/detail/3029225566923307500
[h3]November 2021: Bonus and Invite Codes[/h3]
This feature took us some time and effort, but in the first half of November, we were happy to announce that Steam players could now activate Bonus and Invite codes in the Steam Wargaming Game Center. This was a very important improvement that we’ll keep using for various events and community activities, so follow the news and watch out for the codes!
And if you happen to have a friend who’s just started playing World of Tanks or only plans on doing so, don’t hesitate to pass them the invite code “GOWOTSTEAM” for a huge starting bonus!
https://steamcommunity.com/games/1407200/announcements/detail/4434351695824513823
[h3]November 2021: Rewards for Being Awesome Tankers[/h3]
The second part of November was no less exciting than the first, as we did our first small Recap after six full months on Steam and rewarded our players for staying with us and being a part of an amazing community. We were glad to see that this community never stops growing, and we can assure you that we will do our best to keep you happy and entertained. Thank you again for being awesome!
And while we’re at it, we highly recommend you check out the mind-blowing infographics that we designed for that article. Keep in mind that those numbers were collected in November 2021, which means that they are now even crazier!
https://steamcommunity.com/games/1407200/announcements/detail/3142945046857474564
[h3]January 2022: Points Shop[/h3]
Another feature that was much desired by our community was the Points Shop support. We spend countless hours designing those items and finding perfect descriptions for them (by the way, check them out—they are hilarious). Finally, in January, we were ready to release them for our players to enjoy, and now it warms our hearts every time we see a Steam profile decorated with items from the World of Tanks Points Shop.
Which ones do you like most, and would you like to see more?
https://steamcommunity.com/games/1407200/announcements/detail/3140696417060752090
[h3]February 2022: Publisher Weekend[/h3]
The Wargaming Publisher Weekend on Steam was a great success, not only for World of Tanks but for Wargaming in general, because this was the first big Publisher event for Wargaming on Steam. We were proud to present our projects to the Steam audience during the event, and our players had a chance to get hold of some limited-time DLCs and bundles and have some fun completing special missions in the game.
Just like with any major event, the preparation required a tremendous amount of work and collaboration of many different teams across the whole company, but the final result was definitely worth it! This was a big achievement for Wargaming and a significant step in our plan to take over the Galaxy (whoops, did we say that out loud?).
https://steamcommunity.com/games/1407200/announcements/detail/4776633525079836052
[h3]All Year: Various Events and Activities[/h3]
In this Recap, we aimed to mention only the Steam-specific goals that we achieved during the last year. But apart from that, the whole year has been filled with captivating events and activities. Return of the Waffenträger, Halloween 2021, Holidays Ops 2022, and many more—we do our best to always keep our players entertained and ensure that they are having fun in the game. And remember: a lot more is yet to come, because we keep on rolling!
If you wish to learn more about the latest in-game changes and tweaks, you are welcome to delve into the depths of the patchnotes by clicking on one of these links: EU, NA, ASIA. Just make sure that you have a couple of spare hours to read them all!
Have fun playing World of Tanks, Commanders!