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[p]Commanders![/p][p]Onslaught returns to World of Tanks with three new Seasons, kicking off with the Season of the Azure Dragon on September 29. Get ready for new challenges and cool rewards![/p][p][/p][h2]Onslaught: Season of the Azure Dragon[/h2][p]From September 29, 2025 through November 10, 2025
[/p][h3]Event Prime Times*[/h3][h3] [/h3][p]*On October 26 in Europe and November 2 in North America, Prime Times will shift as these regions switch from Summer to Winter time.[/p][h2]Annual Rewards: Meet the Ashbringer![/h2][p]The Onslaught 2025-2026 Annual Reward is the Ashbringer, a Tier X Polish heavy tank, a stunning replica of the 60TP Lewandowskiego. This unique vehicle features a striking progressive 3D style and a unique crew trained 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][/p]

[p]At the end of the Year of the Dragon, you will unlock up to four different versions of the Ashbringertinger'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][h2]Seasonal Customization Rewards[/h2][p]Alongside the Annual Reward, you can earn new seasonal customization rewards, including the "Rex Draconis (Azure)" progressive 2D style that comes with a new set of customization elements (decals, emblems, inscriptions, and camouflage patterns) that can be unlocked for significant battle/cumulative Onslaught achievements or for reaching new ranks.[/p][p][/p][p]Other seasonal rewards include:[/p]

• [p]New Dog Tag Backgrounds[/p]
• [p]Spectacular Stripe: "Eternal Blizzard"[/p]
• [p]Special Badges: "Winter's Curse" and "Frozen Horizon"[/p]
• [p]Unique Medal: "Break the Ice"[/p]

[h2]Weekly Missions[/h2][p]On top of that, Onslaught will feature familiar weekly missions. They are completed consecutively and do not expire or lose progress until the end of the current season. Each mission brings you some valuables, including:[/p]

• [p] Days of WoT Premium Account[/p]
• [p] Bonds and credits[/p]
• [p] Equipment directives[/p]

[p]Complete 5, 15, 25, and 30 missions for bigger prizes.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p]Get ready for the new Onslaught annual cycle—epic battles and amazing rewards await you in the Year of the Dragon!
[/p][h3]LEARN MORE[/h3][p] EU NA ASIA [/p]

[p]Commanders![/p][p]Update 2.0 reshaped the battlefield with groundbreaking Tier XI vehicles. Among these apex machines hides a deadly predator unlike any other: the Hirschkäfer.[/p][p]This is no ordinary tank destroyer—it’s a precision instrument of destruction. Combining Leopard-like mobility with a unique thermal system, the Hirschkäfer punishes enemies with patient, devastating strikes. One well-placed shot is all it takes to turn the tide.[/p][p][/p][h2]Hirschkäfer Emerges as the Silent Executioner[/h2][p]Built on the Leopard 1 chassis, this sniper is Germany’s answer to long-range dominance. Fast, sleek, and ruthless, the Hirschkäfer harnesses its advanced technology to guarantee that every shot counts.[/p]

• [p]Tank class: Tank Destroyer (sniper)[/p]
• [p]Tech tree branch: German Tank Destroyer line, following the Grille 15[/p]
• [p]Distinctive traits: high mobility, extreme precision, devastating damage potential.[/p]

[p]This is the hunter that waits—and when it fires, the prey doesn’t get back up.[/p][p][/p][p]Characteristics are provided for the fully upgraded vehicle.
[/p][h3]Special Mechanic: Propellant Thermal Control System![/h3][p]The Hirschkäfer introduces an exclusive Propellant Thermal Control System that changes how you fight:[/p]

• [p]Remain stationary or move slower than 20 km/h to build up Preheat Charge.[/p]
• [p]As charge increases, your accuracy tightens and your alpha damage climbs.[/p]
• [p]At full charge, penetrating an enemy with fewer hit points than your average damage guarantees an ammo rack explosion—instantly destroying the vehicle.[/p]

[p]One shot. One exploding ammo rack. One more victory.[/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][carousel][/carousel][h2]
Upgrades That Boost You Forward[/h2][p]At its core, Tier XI bring 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 Sleeve, Stat Tracker, and Volumetric Style[/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 Age of Precision[/h2][p]The Hirschkäfer proves that Tier XI isn’t just about size and strength—it’s about mastery, patience, and devastating accuracy. Update 2.0 expands your arsenal with rewards, new mechanics, and tactical depth to redefine every battle. Don’t forget to claim your one-time gift when you log in and experience the future of precision warfare![/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]

[p]Commanders![/p][p]The Soviet Tech Tree brings a fearsome new contender to Tier XI: the Object 432U. This compact Assault Medium Tank is the first of its kind—a bruiser that can trade blows with heavies while still bringing the mobility of a medium.

The Object 432U introduces the new Overcharge mechanic, letting commanders choose between steady damage or devastating alpha strikes. It's a medium that hits like no other.[/p][p][/p][h2]Object 432U: Crown of Assault Mediums[/h2][p]Compact yet unyielding, the Object 432U is built to smash through defenses and trade blows like a heavyweight.[/p]

• [p]Tank class: Medium (Assault)[/p]
• [p]Tech Tree branch: Soviet Medium line, following the Object 430U[/p]
• [p]Distinctive traits: excellent armor, compact silhouette, and a brutal close-combat gun[/p]

[p]This machine thrives on aggressive play. Push the front line, brawl at close range, and watch enemies crumble under the 432U's relentless pressure.[/p][p][/p][p]Characteristics are provided for the fully upgraded vehicle.
[/p][h3]Special Mechanic: Thermo-Ballistic Overcharge![/h3][p]The Object 432U's signature feature is its new shell mechanic.[/p]

• [p]Activation: Press X to "heat" your shell.[/p]
• [p]Stages: The shell charges through three levels.[/p]
• [p]Effect: Each level boosts damage, up to +25% at full charge.[/p]

[p]You can fire at any point, but patience pays off. Wait until the charge maxes out, and you'll unleash over 600 HP of damage—in a medium tank![/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 purely 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—receive Elite XP and exclusive rewards with every battle:[/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 Assault Mediums[/h2][p]The Object 432U opens up a brand-new way to fight. Update 2.0 expands the fight—log in, claim your one-time gift, and experience the future of Assault Mediums today.[/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]

[p]Commanders![/p][p]Among the new Tier XI additions introduced in Update 2.0, comes a machine unlike any other—a scout that redefines reconnaissance. Fast, compact, and cunning, the leKpz Borkenkäfer doesn’t just see the enemy… it marks them for destruction.[/p][p]Forget passive spotting. This is active, precision-guided scouting.[/p][p][/p][h2]LeKpz Borkenkäfer: The Precision Spotter[/h2][p]Germany introduces a new predator to the battlefield: a lightning-quick light tank that turns information into firepower. With a remarkable balance of speed, concealment, and view range, the leKPZ Borkenkäfer can slip behind enemy lines, detect threats before they see you, and then do something no other scout has done before—weaponize scouting itself.[/p]

• [p]Tank class: Light (high-speed scout)[/p]
• [p]Tech tree branch: German Light line, following the Rhm. PzW[/p]
• [p]Distinctive traits: lazing speed, compact silhouette, target designator[/p]

[p]This vehicle is all about initiative—outsmarting the enemy, exposing them, and making sure they pay the price.[/p][p][/p][p]Characteristics are provided for the fully upgraded vehicle.
[/p][h3]Special Mechanic: Laser Target Designator[/h3][p]Press X to activate the leKPZ Borkenkäfer’s groundbreaking Laser Target Designator. Your next shell gains special tracking capabilities, applying one of two unique effects depending on your target’s status:[/p]

• [p]If the target is already spotted: The mark intensifies enemy exposure—keeping them visible for longer and amplifying the damage they take from allies.[/p]
• [p]If the target is unspotted: A special marker appears at the impact point, revealing that “an enemy is here.” The silhouette isn’t shown—but the position is shared with your team.[/p]

[p]This system revolutionizes teamwork. The leKPZ Borkenkäfer doesn’t just spot—it coordinates, marks, and multiplies your team’s firepower. [/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][carousel][/carousel][h2]
Upgrades That Boost You Forward[/h2][p]At its core, Tier XI bring 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 Sleeve, Stat Tracker, and Volumetric Style[/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 Scouting[/h2][p]The leKpz Borkenkäfer shows that Tier XI isn’t just about size and firepower—it’s also about innovation and precision. Update 2.0 brings not only new vehicles but also new ways to play, coordinate, and win. Don’t miss your chance to claim your one-time gift when you log in and experience the future of scouting![/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]

[p]Commanders![/p][p]Among the machines delivered with Update 2.0, it's now time to meet another brand-new Tier XI vehicle. This time, the United Kingdom answers the call, bringing a new force to the fight. Built on a foundation of resilience and raw firepower, the AT-FV230 Breaker is part tank destroyer, part battering ram.[/p][p] [/p][h2]Breaker of Walls, Breaker of Will[/h2][p]Successor to the FV217 Badger, this steel juggernaut turns its weight and armor into unstoppable forward motion. Not one to hide behind cover, the Breaker prefers advancing to overwhelm the enemy head-on. Its heavy armor absorbs punishment, while its devastating gun shatters anyone in its path.[/p]

• [p]Tank class: Tank Destroyer[/p]
• [p]Tech tree branch: British Tank Destroyer line, following the FV217 Badger[/p]
• [p]Distinctive traits: Engine power boost, top forward speed.[/p]

[p]The Breaker is like a modern siege engine that grows deadlier the further it rolls.[/p][p] [/p][h2]Vehicle Characteristics Overview[/h2][p]Characteristics are provided for the fully upgraded vehicle.[/p][p][/p][h3]Special Mechanic: Direct Drive![/h3][p]This mode provides a significant boost to engine power and top forward speed. The longer you drive forward, the more speed builds up, allowing you to surge across the battlefield and cover large distances with ease.[/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][h2]Gallery[/h2][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 purely 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—receive Elite XP and exclusive rewards with every battle:[/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][p] [/p][h2]A New Era for Tank Destroyers[/h2][p]The AT-FV230 Breaker hails a new philosophy for tank destroyers: don't lie in wait—advance and break through. Combining fortress-like armor, devastating firepower, and momentum-driven mobility, it adds a fresh layer of tactical depth to Tier XI battles.[/p][p]The fight is moving forward. Will you lead the charge?[/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]