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[p]It's been an incredible year, Commanders! To commemorate it, we've prepared special epic rewards and gifts: the best of the 2.0 Gift, the Well⁠-⁠Deserved Reward, and a free Tech Tree branch for everyone. Enjoy them and make the most of all these amazing goodies![/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Get Your Free Tech Tree Branch![/h2][p][/p][p]No matter your service record or rank, every commander can claim a Tech Tree branch (Tiers VI–X) as a special gift. This is your perfect chance to get closer to powerful Tier XI vehicles—pick your favorite nation, explore new rides, and roll out in a Tier XI beast![/p][p]Remember: While the Well-Deserved Reward runs until November 2026, your Tech Tree branch claim is available only from December 3 until Update 2.1.1 lands in mid-January. Don't miss it![/p][p][/p][h2]Well-Deserved Reward: Use Your Tokens [/h2][p][/p][p]Your Well-Deserved Reward reflects the year you first joined World of Tanks. This year, a truly outstanding rank joins the lineup⁠—Legend, for those who have stood strong on the battlefield for 15 years![/p][p]All ranks from Warrior and above will receive Tokens that can be exchanged in the in-game Store (open until November 2026). Use them to pick the rewards you want⁠—from improved equipment and components to stunning 3D/2D styles, bonds, and many other valuable items![/p][p][/p][h2]Meet the Black Prince II [/h2][p]The Black Prince II is a Tier VII British heavy tank whose main feature is its double⁠-⁠gun system. Thanks to the short salvo preparation time and the low penalty for activating it, you can use this mechanic multiple times in a single battle. The tank also boasts reliable turret and hull armor, excelling at holding positions and breaking through enemy lines.[/p][carousel][/carousel][p][/p][h2]The Best of the 2.0 Gift Is Here Again![/h2][p][/p][p]Missed the excitement of Update 2.0 and its massive gift drop this September? Now's your chance to experience the best parts of it! We've brought back the most valuable rewards⁠—perfect for everyone who didn't get them the first time.[/p]

• [p]Seasoned commanders (who joined before the launch of Well-Deserved Reward 2025) can claim one full Tier VI–X Tech Tree branch.[/p]
• [p]New commanders (those whose accounts were created after December 3, 2025) can claim two Tech Tree branches to kick-start their journey.[/p]

[p]New players can thus claim up to three Tech Tree branches, and seasoned commanders up to two in total. This historic opportunity is available from December 3 until mid-January, before Update 2.1.1 lands.[/p][hr][/hr][p]Claim your Well-Deserved Reward 2025, featuring a free Tech Tree branch for every commander. Both the free Tech Tree branch claim and the Update 2.0 Gift are available until mid⁠-⁠January 2026, just before Update 2.1.1 rolls out.[/p][p][/p][p]LEARN MORE[/p][p]EU NA ASIA[/p]

[p]Commanders! [/p][p]There are plenty of festive events coming to World of Tanks this month—from the Advent Calendar to Winter Raid, and of course, the return of Holiday Ops. It's hard to know where to begin, so watch the video and dive in.[/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p]Here are some of this month's highlights:[/p]

• [p]Holiday Ops: It wouldn't be the holiday season without Holiday Ops! Collect resources from the ship, upgrade your decoration zones, and progress through Assignments, including a special set of missions from this year's celebrity Ambassador. Plus, pick up Large Boxes loaded to the brim with incredible rewards like new Premium vehicles, 3D styles, and gold.[/p]
• [p]Advent Calendar: Get special rewards every day in December just by logging in! This year's Advent Calendar has all kinds of goodies, along with bonus surprises like a Large Box for those who open as many doors as possible.[/p]
• [p]Winter Raid: Enter two new maps featuring capturable islands! Choose one of three vehicle classes and fight with your team against enemies and treacherously snowy terrain to try and capture as many gift boxes as possible. Complete the event Progression to earn rewards, including brand-new 3D attachments.[/p]
• [p]Festive Token Store: Watch select streams throughout December and January to get Festive Tokens to use in the Festive Token Store on rewards including Premium vehicles like the Strv 81 and Object 274a, plus 3D styles and the brand-new "Panettone Parade" 2D style![/p]
• [p]12 Days of Tankmas: Tune in to 12 Days of Tankmas on our official Twitch channel for daily livestreams, events, and special Mystery Drops with a chance to get Premium vehicles like the Type 63 and Vz. 68 Squall. Be sure to check out the special Historical Stream on December 12, plus the Winter Invitational streams on December 13 and 14! Head to the portal for the full schedule.[/p]

[p]Make sure to check out the video to see more of what's coming and head to the full article for details on Festive Token Store rewards and the whole schedule for 12 Days of Tankmas, plus, there's a special gift waiting for you there![/p][p]EU NA ASIA[/p][p][/p][p]Roll Out![/p]

[p]Commanders![/p][p]You won't want to miss this—Benedict Cumberbatch lights up Holiday Ops 2026! Watch the video now.[/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p]

[p]Commanders![/p][p]Advent Calendar arrives at the start of December, which means there’s a gift waiting for you every day of the month. All you need to do is log in and open a new door each day for rewards, including special rewards for opening lots of doors, like a Large Holiday Ops Box![/p][p]Come back every day in December to find your new gift![/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]How It Works[/h2][p]Daily December Gifts: A new door with gifts will be available for opening each day from December 1 through December 31. You can open Calendar doors for the current and previous day. After December 31, doors can only be opened using Holiday Ops resources.[/p][p][/p][p]Open Them All: Open all 31 doors to receive a unique 2D style, decals, days of WoT Premium account, Crew books, Personal Reserves, and other rewards. [/p][p][/p][p]There's More: Complete the Calendar progression to receive additional gifts.[/p]

• [p]6 doors opened: “Magic Toy” 2D style[/p]
• [p]9 doors opened: a special crew member[/p]
• [p]12 doors opened: A Large Christmas Box [/p]

[p][/p][h2]Where to Find It[/h2][p]The Garage will soon transform into its Holiday Ops décor, and the light of the Advent Calendar can be found both before and after the festivities begin. Just look for the display case and go grab your daily gift.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]Pick Up What You Missed[/h3][p]If you miss out on any daily Advent Calendar presents, obtain them with Holiday Ops resources later! Starting on January 1, spend 300 of any type of resource to get an unclaimed Advent Calendar present before the Holiday Ops event ends on January 12. The missed presents can be opened only in order, from the earliest to the latest. If you open all the doors, you will receive the December 31 present automatically.[/p][p]*Advent Calendar Bonus Stages for doors opened cannot be obtained after January 1.[/p][p][/p][p]Head to the portal for more details on this year's Advent Calendar.[/p][p]EU NA ASIA[/p][p][/p][p]Roll Out![/p]

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After the launch of Update 2.0, which introduced 16 Tier XI vehicles and redefined top-tier gameplay, the evolution continues. The new Update 2.1.1 arriving in mid-January 2026 will bring even more action to the game. It introduces two brand-new Tier XI tanks, a new branch of American medium tanks with innovative autocannon mechanics, and six rebalanced Tier XI vehicles, enhanced to better fulfill their combat roles.
[/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][h2]Here's What to Expect[/h2][p]Two new titans of Tier XI: Meet the PTZ-78, a Chinese tank destroyer equipped with advanced solid-fuel boosters that provide not only powerful acceleration but also faster turning and even the ability to execute a quick U-turn to reposition in battle. [/p][p]Next up, the STK-2, a Japanese heavy tank with an enhanced active gun-cooling system. The vehicle's gun heats up when fired—the higher its temperature, the more its parameters change. After each shot, it begins cooling down and returning to its base parameters during reload, allowing for more accurate firing. This updated system gives you more control and flexibility in battle. [/p][p][/p][h3]PTZ-78[/h3][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]STK-2[/h3][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]The American line expands: A brand-new branch of American medium tanks is coming—starting from the T20 (Tier VII) and running up to Tier XI. The line culminates in the Ares 90 C, a Tier XI vehicle equipped—like all others in this branch—with a next-generation autocannon featuring a heat-management system. This is not just a new type of gun—it's a whole new way to think about shooting in World of Tanks. [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Tier XI Rebalance Is Coming [/h2][p]We're closely monitoring the performance of all Tier XI vehicles and listening to community feedback. The upcoming Update 2.1.1 will adjust the characteristics of six existing Tier XI tanks—the Leopard 120 Verbessert, AS-XX 40 t, Object 432U, Hirschkäfer, CS-67 Szakal, and Strv 107-12—to make them more comfortable, balanced, and effective on the battlefield. [/p][p][/p][p]More details coming soon—prepare to meet new Tier XI vehicles, the reborn American medium line, and a pack of rebalanced steel beasts![/p]