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Update 1.28: Polished Steel

Commanders!

Update 1.28: Polished Steel introduces the new Quick Service feature, which lets you fully equip your vehicles using preset configurations in a few clicks from a single window. Explore the latest crew quality-of-life improvements and test the updated Equipment Assistant feature in the WoT Plus subscription, offering new insights. And that’s not all—read on for more details!

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World of Tanks servers for Update 1.28 will be available from:
EU: March 5, 2025, at 10:30 CET (UTC+1)
NA: March 4, 2025, at 05:00 PT | 07:00 CT | 08:00 ET
ASIA: March 4, 2025, at 08:00 (UTC+8)

[h2]Quick Service[/h2]

Make your vehicle battle-ready in just a few clicks! Perfect for new or unfamiliar tanks, this feature simplifies equipment, ammo, consumable, and even style selection. Choose from popular or optimized equipment setups, assign experienced or rookie crew, and adjust your ammo and consumables with ease!

[h2]Crew Improvements[/h2]

Welcome quality-of-life upgrades for your crew! Enhanced Practicality and Reliable Placement perks offer greater performance, while the Auto-Return Crew setting automatically assigns crew to vehicles before battles. The Mentoring License lets you transfer experience between crew members—and with the update, you already get three of them! Finally, improved filter memory keeps your preferences in Barracks even after logging off.

[h2]Battle Pass Season XVI[/h2]

The first of three consecutive Battle Pass Seasons is just around the corner! Prepare to earn Tokens to exchange for exclusive vehicles (including two brand-new ones) and a bunch of other rewards.

Battle Pass Season XVI introduces:

  • Vault Shop with a wide selection of valuable items.
  • Chips, a new currency, to purchase items from the Vault Shop.
  • The Elite Circuit, offering extra rewards after completing the main Chapters.
  • Vouchers to exchange for credits, Free XP, and components for Experimental Equipment.

[h2]Maneuvers Event Returns![/h2]

Starting March 10, the clans-exclusive Maneuvers event is back in World of Tanks! Get ready for heated 7v7 Encounter Battles in Tier X vehicles, following the familiar rules. Once again, you’ll have the chance to earn a powerful Tier X reward vehicle, including the recently introduced ST-62 Version 2. This time, Maneuvers bring new 2D styles and some other fresh additions to the reward pool, alongside a selection of popular prizes from previous events.

[h2]Play Your Way: Steam for Everyone[/h2]

Starting from March 6, World of Tanks gives you total freedom to play on your terms. Whether you're a long-time player or just getting started, you can now seamlessly switch between platforms—play on Steam or through the Wargaming Game Center (WGC) with the same account. Your progress and all in-game belongings stay with you wherever you play.

Already playing via Steam? Great news! If you’ve been playing World of Tanks on Steam before, you’ll receive an exclusive veteran reward:
  • The “Steam Veteran” badge
  • 3 “eSTEAMed Player” projection decals

For those with an old WGC-associated account, you can now take advantage of the Steam experience too!

As our special reward to mark this occasion, all players—whether on Steam or the Wargaming Game Center—will have the opportunity to earn the FCM 2C Tier III Premium French heavy tank and the new "Steamroller" 2D style by completing a special mission. Visit the dedicated news page for all the details!

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[h2]WoT Plus: Smarter Equipment Assistant[/h2]

Update 1.28 upgrades the WoT Plus Equipment Assistant, making it more practical and adaptable to different playstyles. Now this feature includes:

  • Onslaught Support: Recommendations for Onslaught battles.
  • Loadout Options: Popular setups from all players and Legendary setups from top Commanders (WTR > 8,000).
  • Experimental Gear: Now includes suggestions for Experimental Equipment.


UPDATE 1.28 - FULL DETAILS EU NA ASIA




[h3]Premium Account[/h3]

[h3]Downtime[/h3]



Players with WoT Premium Account will be credited an additional 24 hours of Premium Account time to make up for the update maintenance period.
World of Tanks servers will be down on:

EU: March 5, 2025, from 03:30 CET (UTC+1) until 10:30 CET (UTC+1).
NA: March 4, 2025, from 03:30 - 09:00 (ET) | 2:30 - 08:00 (CT) | 00:30 - 06:00 (PT).
ASIA: March 3, 2025, from 02:00 (UTC+8) until 08:00 (UTC+8).



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Spring Token Store: Earn and Redeem Valuable Rewards!

Commanders!

Spring has arrived, bringing valuable rewards in the Spring Token Store!
From March 3 through April 11, 2025, tune in to World of Tanks streams on Twitch to collect Tokens and unlock the rewards of your choice!

[h2]Weekly and Weekend Twitch Drops[/h2]
Watch your favorite World of Tanks streams and earn weekly and weekend Twitch Drops packed with Tokens.
  • Weekly Twitch Drops are doubled. You can now earn one at the beginning of the week and a second one starting midweek.
  • Weekly Twitch Drops can be claimed after 180 minutes of watch time from Monday through Wednesday and Wednesday through Friday.
  • Weekend Twitch Drops can be claimed after 180 minutes of watch time from Friday through Monday.
  • Each completed Drop must be claimed through the Twitch Inventory or the stream chat.
  • Weekly and weekend campaign schedules may vary based on ongoing events.

Make sure your World of Tanks and Twitch accounts are linked to receive the rewards.
[h3]How to Receive Twitch Drops[/h3]
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In order to receive Twitch Drops, you need to have a completed 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. You can check our official Twitch Drops guide to learn more.
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[h2]Token Earnings Breakdown[/h2]
Duration:
Weekly Drops:
Weekend Drops:
Total Tokens Earned:
03/03 – 10/03
5
+
5
5
15
10/03 – 17/03
5
+
5
5
30
17/03 – 24/03
5
+
5
5
45
24/03 – 31/03
5
+
5
5
60
31/03 – 07/04
5
+
5
5
75
07/04 – 11/04
5
+
5
85


[h2]Earn Extra Battle Pass Chips[/h2]
You can earn 50 Battle Pass Chips from the second weekly Drop of the Spring Token Store—giving you a head start on unlocking valuable in-game rewards.

What are Battle Pass Chips? They are a new currency earned at key Progression stages in Battle Pass, used to purchase 2D and 3D styles, crew members, and more.

[h2]Token Store Rewards[/h2]

Exchange your Tokens for a variety of exclusive items, including:

Premium Vehicles
  • Dicker Max (45 Tokens)
  • SU-85I (45 Tokens)
Customization Items
  • 3D Style: "Salamander" for the XM551 Sheridan (35 Tokens) and "Blackbuck" for the IS-2-II (30 Tokens)
  • 2D Styles: "Spring" (25 Tokens) and "Koi Carp" (25 Tokens)

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Collect Tokens, visit the Token Store in your Depot → Homefront Supplies, and redeem your rewards before April 14!

Read the full article and discover all the details!
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Battle Pass Season XVI: Who Dares Wins

Commanders!

Get ready to embark on a thrilling jungle adventure! Battle Pass Season XVI: Who Dares Wins brings new features, core vehicles, and tons of rewards!





[h3]BATTLE PASS SEASON XVI[/h3]

EU: March 5, 2025, until June 4, 2025
NA: March 4, 2025, until June 3, 2025
ASIA: March 3, 2025, until June 2, 2025




[h2]What’s New?[/h2]
[h3]Battle Pass Vault[/h3]



The Battle Pass Vault is a new analogue of the reworked Battle Pass Shop. It accepts only Chips—a rare and valuable currency earned as rewards from specific Chapter stages. Exchange them for Premium tanks, customization items, crew members, and other valuable items.



[h3]New BP Currency (Chips)[/h3]



Earn Chips in specific Battle Pass stages and exchange them in the Battle Pass Vault for premium rewards, including tanks, crew members, and customization items. Chips are exclusive to the current Season, so be sure to use them before they reset!



[h3]New Reward Entity (Vouchers)[/h3]



Introducing Vouchers, a brand-new reward mechanic! These can be exchanged for random bonuses, including credits, Free XP, or Experimental Equipment components. The outcome remains a surprise until you use a Voucher!



[h3]Elite Circuit[/h3]



Once you've completed the three main Chapters, unlock the Elite Circuit—a 5-Stage post-progression challenge offering bonds, Chips, and Vouchers. The Elite Circuit is cyclical, so you can keep earning rewards until the end of the Season!



[h3]More Vehicles for Tokens[/h3]



This year, the selection of Tier IX reward vehicles expands from 11 to 13! Two brand-new tanks join the roster: the Object 265T (Soviet heavy) and the ERAC 105 Proto (French light). Plus, Lorraine 50t and KPZ 07 HK receive balance improvements!




[h2]Core Vehicles in Brand-New 3D Styles[/h2]
Prepare to command these beasts, upgraded for jungle warfare with stunning 3D styles:

  • E 50 M: A fast and versatile all-rounder.
  • NC 70 Błyskawica: A close-combat specialist.
  • Type 71: A formidable heavy for powerful breakthroughs.


[h2]Earn Base and Improved Rewards![/h2]
Advance through 50 Stages in each of the three Chapters to collect massive rewards, including:

  • Special 3D styles and crew members
  • Tokens, bonds, credits, Experimental Equipment
  • And much more!

[h3]Base Rewards[/h3]

[h3]Improved Rewards[/h3]


[h2]New Tier IX Reward Tanks for Tokens[/h2]
Expand your collection with the latest additions:
  • Object 265T: A Soviet heavy tank
  • ERAC 105 Proto: A French light tank


Plus, Lorraine 50t and KPZ 07 HK receive buffs!

Welcome to the jungle, Commanders!

[h3]LEARN MORE[/h3]
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Arcade Cabinet Returns with Big Rewards!

Commanders!
The Arcade Cabinet event is back, bringing intense battles with unique modifiers for a fresh and exciting challenge! Jump into two action-packed modes designed to test your skills and strategy.

Event Schedule:
Originally posted by author
EU: Start: February 28, 2025, at 10:00 CET (UTC+1) / End: March 2, 2025, at 23:00 CET (UTC+1)
NA: Start: February 28, 2025, at 04:00 ET | 03:00 CT | 01:00 PT / End: March 3, 2025, at 06:00 ET | 05:00 CT | 03:00 PT
APAC: Start: February 28, 2025, at 13:00 (UTC+8) / End: March 3, 2025, at 04:00 (UTC+8)

[h2]Railgun Mode[/h2]
A sci-fi-inspired battle experience where precision and speed are key. Enhanced targeting, faster aiming, and improved mobility make every shot count.
[h3]Battle Modifiers[/h3]
  • Marksman Gun: gun dispersion at 100m reduced by 70%
  • Multiplane Stabilizer: gun dispersion during movement reduced by 50%
  • Hull Balancers: gun dispersion on hull traverse reduced by 50%
  • Turret Balancers: dispersion on turret traverse reduced by 50%
  • Robotic Gun Laying Drive: aiming time decreased by 50%
  • Fuel Additives: engine power increased by 100%
  • Clear as Day: proximity spotting range increased to 445 m

[h2]Element of Surprise [/h2]
A game of risk and reward. With a ±75% damage spread, expect wildly unpredictable damage values, from devastating one-shots to minimal hits. Plus, reload times are 25% faster for non-stop action.
[h3]Battle Modifiers[/h3]
  • Glass Uranium Core: damage spread increased to ±75%, with a higher probability of extreme values
  • Autoloader: reload time reduced by 25%
  • Fuel Additives: engine power increased by 50%

[h2]Arcade Cabinet Missions[/h2]
Complete special event missions to earn extra rewards!
  1. Top 10 by XP Earned
  2. Cause and Assist 1,000 HP of Damage

[h2]Earn Exclusive Rewards![/h2]

Play and progress through the Stages to earn valuable rewards, including:
  • Credits
  • Personal Reserves
  • Battle Pass Points
  • Premium Account
  • Components
  • Bonds

[h2]Rules[/h2]
  • Single-Tier Battles – Tier VIII fights Tier VIII, Tier X fights Tier X.
  • Platoons Allowed – Team up for extra fun and bonuses.
  • Full XP and Credits – Earn as you play.
  • No Bond Rewards – Except through event progression milestones.
  • Consumables and Reserves – Use all available items freely.

[h2]How to Find Arcade Cabinet[/h2]
Select Arcade Cabinet from the menu to the right of the "Battle!" button in your Garage. When hovering over the mode button, you'll see a description of the combat modifiers to be applied in battle. Prepare for something completely different!

Read the full article and discover all the details!

Jump in from February 28 through March 3 and complete missions to claim your rewards!

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Set Your Sights on Wargaming Publisher Weekend!

Commanders!

It's time for the Wargaming Publisher Weekend, and that means special discounts, exclusive DLCs, and bundles. Pack your garage with all kinds of valuable items in World of Tanks, World of Warships, and more!

From February 20 to February 24, there are a bunch of different DLCs available at sharp discounts, even totally free! Plus, watch our pre-recorded stream to get some battle-hardened goodies for your Steam profile.

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[h2]Free DLC[/h2]
To set the right tone for Wargaming Publisher Weekend we have the best DLC deal of all—one that's completely free. Nothing is required: Just grab the free DLC now and you can get all of the following items added to your WoT account:
  • 3 Decals: "Wild Heat"
  • 3 Inscriptions: "Fire Fire Baby"
  • 1 Day of WoT Premium Account
  • 3 x5 XP tokens

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3473550

WoT isn't the only Wargaming product with a free DLC package this weekend, so be sure to look at every exciting thing we have available.

[h2]4-in-1 Bundle: More for Less![/h2]
More for less may even be an understatement for this bundle containing items from four of our games. For a mind-bogglingly low price, you can get the following items and even more:
  • Czechoslovakian Škoda T-40 Tier VI medium tank
  • Garage slot
  • Crew
  • 2D style: "Rad Rod"
  • 7 Days of WoT Premium Account

https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/50308

[h2]World of Tanks x World of Warships[/h2]
We're celebrating all things Wargaming this weekend, and that means we have bundles at amazing discounts that will get you battle-ready items in multiple games, and this one includes a DLC that comes with the following items in WoT:
  • U.S. T78 Tier VI tank destroyer
  • Garage slot
  • 2D style: "Armored Train"
  • 3 Days of WoT Premium Account
On top of this, you get the premium Prinz Eitel Friedrich battleship in World of Warships.
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https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/50414

[h2]World of Tanks x World of Tanks Blitz[/h2]
Another cross-game bundle, this one gets you the following WoT items:
  • U.K. Cromwell B Tier VI medium tank
  • Garage slot
  • Crew (Commander has any zero perk of choice)
  • 700,000 credits
  • 3 demount kits
On top of these, you get the Sturdy Briton Pack DLC in World of Tanks Blitz which contains a number of fantastic items including the premium Churchill Mk. VI. Massive tanks and massive deals everywhere!
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https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/50229

Note: all bundles are time-limited offers—they will no longer be available for purchase after February 27. Don’t miss the offer!


[h2]Watch the WoT Stream for an Exclusive Steam Item[/h2]
Tune into our pre-recorded stream right here on Steam anytime throughout Wargaming Publisher Weekend and you can get special profile items related to our games while watching.

That's not even everything! There are even more DLCs with special discounts that you can find throughout the Wargaming Publisher Weekend. Whether you're joining the battlefield for the first time or you're a seasoned veteran, there's something for you during this event, so come check what's in stock.

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