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Girls und Panzer: Saunders Joins World of Tanks!

[p]The Girls und Panzer universe shines once again in World of Tanks! A bold new team joins the battlefield—Saunders University High School, bringing four unique crew members and the Sherman Firefly Saunders, a Tier VI American medium tank. Get ready to meet this fearless crew and experience new battles alongside unforgettable characters![/p][p][/p]
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[p]EU (CEST/UTC+2)[/p]
[p]NA (PT | CT | ET)[/p]
[p]APAC (UTC+8)[/p]
[p]Event Start[/p]
[p]October 20, 11:00[/p]
[p]October 20, 02:00 | 04:00 | 05:00[/p]
[p]October 20, 17:00[/p]
[p]Event End[/p]
[p]October 27, 10:00[/p]
[p]October 27, 02:00 | 04:00 | 05:00[/p]
[p]October 27, 17:00[/p]
[p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][h2]Event Summary[/h2]
  • [p]New school: Saunders University High School rolls into the game with four new crew members! Commander Kei features full voiceover lines, performed by the actress from the original Japanese cast. Plus, returning school crews keep their existing team voice interactions where available.[/p]
  • [p]New tank: Introducing the Sherman Firefly Saunders, a Tier VI American medium tank with iconic styling inspired by Saunders University High School. Whether you're fighting on the front lines or flanking from the rear, this tank captures the school's energetic and determined spirit.[/p]
  • [p]New style: Personalize any vehicle with the brand-new all-season Saunders University High School 2D Style. Let your tank embrace the bold flair of one of Sensha-Dō's most lively schools![/p]
  • [p]New customizations: Express your school spirit with a new wave of Girls und Panzer customization items, including those from Saunders University High School. Represent your favorite team in battle with amazing school logos, character symbols, and team decals.[/p]
  • [p]Returning content: Revisit your favorite teams with distinctive 2D styles inspired by St. Gloriana, Kuromorimine, and Jatkosota HS. These fan⁠-⁠favorite looks are perfect for making your vehicles shine on the battlefield.[/p]
[p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Step Into Sensha-Dō—Your Next Victory Awaits![/p][hr][/hr][p]© GIRLS und PANZER Finale Projekt
© 2025 Wargaming.net. All Rights Reserved.[/p]

Maneuvers Returns in November: Claim the Chieftain and More

[p]Commanders![/p]
[p]The clans-only Maneuvers event is back this November! From November 10 through November 24, prepare for fierce 7v7 Encounter Battles in Tier X vehicles. Rally your clan, climb the Leaderboards, and fight for top rewards—including the legendary T95/FV4201 Chieftain.[/p]

[h2]Event Schedule[/h2]

[p]Realm[/p]

[p]Maneuvers Event[/p]

[p]Daily Prime Times[/p]



[p]EU[/p]
[p]NA[/p]
[p]ASIA[/p]


[p]November 10 – November 24[/p]
[p]November 10 – November 24[/p]
[p]November 9 – November 23[/p]


[p]18:00–00:00 CET (UTC+1)[/p]
[p]17:00–21:00 PST (UTC-7)[/p]
[p]18:00–23:00 (UTC+8)[/p]




[h2]Key Rules[/h2]

  • Battle Type: Encounter Battle
  • Format: 7v7, Tier X vehicles only
  • Fog of War: Enabled
  • Clan Battle Reserves (Inspire, Artillery Strike, High-Capacity Transport): Off
  • Legionnaires: Off
  • Battle Duration: 10 minutes
  • Base amount of Industrial Resource per battle won: 1,000 (as in Division X Skirmishes)
  • Mode: Maneuvers campaigns are run within the game client as Division X Stronghold Skirmishes

[h2]Mechanics[/h2]

  • Win battles to advance through 95 stages and earn increasing amounts of personal and clan Fame Points.
  • Losses and draws do not set your clan back.
  • Any vehicles destroyed in battle or those that fought on the losing side become Out of Commission.
    • These vehicles can't contribute to clan Fame Points and will block further stage progress until they are repaired.
  • Clan officers can reset the event's progress back to Stage 1 at any time, instantly restoring all vehicles to active status.
  • Each reset rewards the clan with Repair Parts, which can later be used to individually remove the Out of Commission status from specific vehicles.
    • Every reset increases the number of Repair Parts received.
  • Unused Repair Parts vanish once a reset is performed.

[h2]Map Pool[/h2]
[p]Prepare for battle on these iconic battlefields:[/p]
  • Cliff
  • El Halluf
  • Ensk
  • Ghost Town
  • Himmelsdorf
  • Karelia
  • Lakeville
  • Mines
  • Pearl River
  • Pilsen
  • Prokhorovka
  • Redshire
  • Sand River
[h2]Rewards and Leaderboards[/h2]
[p]At the end of the event, your rewards will be determined by personal Fame Points and clan Fame Points earned throughout the battles.[/p]
[h3]Personal Leaderboard[/h3]

  • Your rank determines the bonds, badges, and medals you receive.
  • The top 9,000 players for EU, 2,000 for NA, and 1,000 for ASIA can exchange Fame Points for a Tier X vehicle in the Fame Points Shop.
[h3]Clan Leaderboard Rewards[/h3]

  • Your clan's position affects the amount of gold added to the clan treasury.
  • Clan members receive a bond multiplier based on placement.
  • Additional badges and medals are awarded based on performance.

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[h2]Personal Fame Points Shop[/h2]

[p]Realm[/p]
[p]Availability[/p]



[p]All Regions[/p]


[p]November 27 – December 8[/p]


[p]Battle hard and collect personal Fame Points—the more you earn, the better your rewards. Spend these points in the exclusive Fame Points Shop, which features six rare Tier X reward vehicles:[/p]

  • T95/FV4201 Chieftain
  • ST-62 Version 2
  • Object 907
  • VK 72.01 (K)
  • T95E6
  • M60
[p]The cost of these reward vehicles will match the Fame Points earned by the last ranked on the Personal Leaderboard. No bonds or additional resources are required.[/p]


[h2]Reward Vehicle Bond Auction[/h2]

[p]Realm[/p]
[p]Availability[/p]



[p]All Regions[/p]


[p]November 27 – December 8[/p]


[p]If you didn't rank high enough for a reward vehicle via your Personal Leaderboard position, don't worry! You can place a bond auction bid if you earned at least 1,000 personal Fame Points. The top 3,000 (EU) | 700 (NA) | 300 (ASIA) bids will win a Tier X reward vehicle.

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[h2]Clan Leaderboard and Gold Distribution[/h2]
[p]Your clan's Leaderboard position determines additional rewards:[/p]

  • Bonds. The sum of bonds that players in the clan receive is affected by a multiplier depending on the clan's placement.
  • Gold. Gold rewards are tied to specific placements and will be shared among clans based on their final ranking.

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[p]Read the full article and discover all the details![/p]


[p]EU[/p]

[p]NA[/p]

[p]ASIA[/p]


[p]Roll Out![/p]

Babylon: Forbidden Zone — Halloween 2025 Awaits

[p]Commander![/p][p]This Halloween, answer the call of Babylon: Forbidden Zone—a unique PvE event with escalating Phases, terrifying bosses, and valuable rewards. Fight through the Anomaly, collect Mirium, and decrypt every Record to claim the grand prize: Stitch, a Babylon-themed Tier VIII Premium heavy tank.
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[p][/p]
[p]EU (CET/UTC+2)[/p]
[p]NA (PT | CT | ET)[/p]
[p]APAC (UTC+8)[/p]
[p]Event Start[/p]
[p]October 16, 04:00[/p]
[p]October 15, 01:30 | 03:30 | 04:30[/p]
[p]October 16, 06:00[/p]
[p]Event End[/p]
[p]November 2, 03:00[/p]
[p]November 1, 04:30 | 06:30 | 07:30[/p]
[p]November 2, 06:00[/p]
[p] [/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][h3]Event Rules and Difficulty[/h3]
[p]Rules[/p]
[p][/p]
[p]Collect Mirium[/p]
[p]Fight in event vehicles inside the Anomaly and destroy AI-driven enemies to collect Mirium—fuel for Combat Abilities and Magnus Prime’s activation. [/p]
[p]Earn Decryption Keys[/p]
[p]Complete Objectives to earn Decryption Keys and unlock Records. [/p]
[p]Claim the Stitch[/p]
[p]Decrypt all Records to claim the main prize—the Stitch, a Babylon-themed Tier VIII Premium heavy tank.  [/p]
[p]Defeat the Bosses[/p]
[p]Win boss fights to unlock higher difficulty levels with greater challenges and rewards.[/p]
[p]Difficulty[/p]
[p][/p]
[p]Normal[/p]
[p]A swift predator with a continuous-fire weapon. Keep moving, crack weak spots, strike fast. [/p]
[p]Hard[/p]
[p]The Twins—two armored hunters. Damage shares between them, but weak points are tricky; coordinate fire.[/p]
[p]Nightmare[/p]
[p]Mirium unites the most fearsome foes. Break their shields, outlast the hordes, and destroy them—twice. [/p]
[p][/p][h3]Main Reward: Stitch Tier VIII Premium Heavy Tank
[/h3][p][/p][p]Claim the Stitch by completing all Objectives and decrypting every Record. [/p][p]• Strengths: Rock-solid frontal armor, strong DPM, and surprising mobility for a heavy
Signature Trait: Excellent gun depression—dominate uneven terrain and hull-down fights
Bonus: Premium credit/XP economics, crew training benefits [/p][p][/p][h3]TwitchCon with Content Creators and Mystery Drops![/h3][p][/p][p][/p][p]TwitchCon lands in San Diego, October 17–19! Tune in to the TwitchCon streams of the Official World of Tanks Channel, and four of your favorite Content Creators, broadcasting live from the event, for incredible Mystery Drops all weekend long. Fill the bar, claim, repeat—new chances every day. [/p][p]And that’s not all—October is packed with more rewards. Beyond the TwitchCon Mystery Drops, there are guaranteed Drops throughout the spooky season, including another Drops campaign from those four iconic creators—Mailand, mouzakrobat, QuickyBaby, Skill4ltu.
[/p][h3]How to Receive Twitch Drops[/h3][p][expand]In order to receive Twitch Drops, you need to have an 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. Check our official Twitch Drops guide to learn more.[/p][/expand]
Remember: the last chance to get into the game to receive your claimed drops is November 27 at 09:00 UTC. Tune in, collect rewards, and keep an eye on our featured creators for even more action![/p][p][/p][h3]Bring Stitch Home [/h3][p]The Babylon Project needs commanders. Gather Mirium, decrypt the Records, defeat the bosses, and bring home Stitch. Are you with us?
Good luck in the Forbidden Zone, Commander.

Update 2.0.1: Redrawn Lines

[p]Commanders![/p][p]Update 2.0.1: Redrawn Lines brings three redesigned and two amended maps and starts the Babylon: Forbidden Zone event, followed by a string of other events such as Arcade Cabinet: Equalize!, Frontline, Stronghold: Maneuvers, and Steel Hunter in October and November. Join in![/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]World of Tanks servers for Update 2.0.1 will be available from:[/p]
[p]EU (CEST/UTC+2)[/p]
[p]NA (ET | CT | PT)[/p]
[p]ASIA (UTC+8)[/p]
[p]October 14 at 09:00[/p]
[p]October 15 at 03:30 | 02:30 | 00:30[/p]
[p]October 16 at 06:00[/p]
[p][/p][h2]Map Changes[/h2][p][/p][p]Join intense battles on thoroughly redesigned Erlenberg, Highway, and Overlord, plus rebalanced Airfield and Fjords![/p][p][/p][h2]Babylon: Forbidden Zone[/h2][p][/p][p]Open the next chapter in the saga of Mirium: Feel the rich suspenseful vibes, face mighty bosses, and earn new rewards! [/p]
[p][/p]
[p]EU[/p]
[p]NA (ET | CT | PT)[/p]
[p]APAC (UTC+8)[/p]
[p]Start[/p]
[p]October 16 at 04:00 (CEST/UTC+2)[/p]
[p]October 15 at 03:30 | 02:30 | 00:30[/p]
[p]October 16 at 06:00[/p]
[p]End[/p]
[p]November 2 at 03:00 (CET/UTC+1)[/p]
[p]November 1 at 07:30 | 06:30 | 04:30[/p]
[p]November 2 at 06:00[/p]
[p][/p][h2]Arcade Cabinet: Equalize![/h2][p][/p][p]Get ready for improbable battles matching the normally unmatchable adversaries with various stats adjusted to even out the opportunities! All tiers except XI can participate.[/p][p]Equalize! will run in two separate launches:[/p]
[p][/p]
[p]EU (CET/UTC+1)[/p]
[p]NA (ET | CT | PT)[/p]
[p]APAC (UTC+8)[/p]
[p]Launch 1 Start[/p]
[p]November 14 at 10:00[/p]
[p]November 14 at 10:00 | 09:00 | 07:00[/p]
[p]November 14 at 13:00[/p]
[p]Launch 1 End[/p]
[p]November 16 at 23:59[/p]
[p]November 17 at 01:00 | November 16 at 23:59 | November 16 at 22:00[/p]
[p]November 17 at 04:00[/p]
[p]Launch 2 Start[/p]
[p]November 21 at 10:00[/p]
[p]November 21 at 10:00 | 09:00 | 07:00[/p]
[p]November 21 at 13:00[/p]
[p]Launch 2 End[/p]
[p]November 23 at 23:59[/p]
[p]November 24 at 01:00 | November 23 at 23:59 | November 23 at 22:00[/p]
[p]November 24 at 04:00[/p]
[p][/p][h2]Stronghold: Maneuvers[/h2][p][/p][p]The clans-only event is to return in November, offering its special thrills and rewards that include rare vehicles like the ST-62 Version 2 and (after a long absence) the T95/FV4201 Chieftain.[/p]
[p][/p]
[p]EU (CET/UTC+1)[/p]
[p]NA (ET | CT | PT)[/p]
[p]APAC (UTC+8)[/p]
[p]Start[/p]
[p]November 10 at 09:00 [/p]
[p]November 10 at 07:00 | 06:00 | 04:00[/p]
[p]November 10 at 01:00[/p]
[p]Prime Times[/p]
[p]18:00 to 00:00[/p]
[p]19:00 to 23:00 | 18:00 to 22:00 | 16:00 to 20:00[/p]
[p]18:00 to 23:00[/p]
[p]End[/p]
[p]November 24 at 09:00[/p]
[p]November 24 at 07:00 | 06:00 | 04:00[/p]
[p]November 24 at 01:00[/p]
[p][/p][h2]Frontline[/h2][p][/p][p]The profoundly tactical 30v30 action taking place on giant maps will gather all its fans, offering its own special kind of armored vehicle combat along the familiar rules, and nice rewards.[/p]
[p][/p]
[p]EU (CET/UTC+1)[/p]
[p]NA (ET | CT | PT)[/p]
[p]APAC (UTC+8)[/p]
[p]Start[/p]
[p]November 3 at 06:00[/p]
[p]November 3 at 07:00 | 06:00 | 04:00[/p]
[p]November 3 at 07:00[/p]
[p]End[/p]
[p]November 10 at 03:00[/p]
[p]November 10 at 04:00 | 03:00 | 01:00[/p]
[p]November 10 at 03:00[/p]
[p][/p][h2]Steel Hunter[/h2][p][/p][p]Yet another way to play World of Tanks—its own battle royale—will come back mid-November with updated interface and the same pressure to survive and prevail against odds.[/p][p][/p][p]UPDATE 2.0.1—FULL DETAILS
EU NA ASIA [/p][p][/p]
[p][/p]
[p][/p]
[p][/p][h3]Premium Account[/h3]
[p][/p][h3]Downtime[/h3]
[p]Players with WoT Premium Account will be credited an additional 24 hours of Premium Account time to make up for the update maintenance period.[/p]
[p]World of Tanks servers will be down on:[/p][p]EU: October 15, 2025, from 02:30 CEST (UTC+2) until 09:30 CEST (UTC+2).[/p][p]NA: October 15, from 03:30–10:00 (ET) | 02:30–09:00 (CT) | 00:30–07:00 (PT).[/p][p]ASIA: October 16, 2025, from 02:00 (UTC+8) until 08:00 (UTC+8).[/p]
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[/p][p]Roll Out![/p]

Our Biggest Gift Ever Expires Soon: Fill Your Pockets and Your Garage


[p]Commanders![/p]
[p]Update 2.0 has been live for a few weeks, loaded with exciting changes... like a whole new tier of tanks! But WoT didn't just drop the biggest update ever, we're also giving players the biggest gift in WoT history!  [/p]
[p]Log in and claim your epic Update 2.0 gift, including whole Tech Tree branches with researched, purchased, and ready-for-battle vehicles. You can also fill your pockets with credits, bonds, and gold![/p]

[p]Hurry if you haven't claimed your gift already, as it's only available until mid-October with the release of Update 2.0.1! Simply log in today to get your hands on it![/p]
[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][h2]Get a Tech Tree Branch[/h2][p]If you are a seasoned commander (someone who joined WoT before the launch of 2.0), you can claim one branch of Tier VI to X tanks. Grab a branch you've been eyeing or something to freshen up your arsenal.[/p][p]If you are a new commander (someone joining WoT after the release of 2.0), you can claim two Tech Tree lines (Tier VI to X tanks) to help give you a boost and start your Garage with some firepower.[/p][p][/p][h2]Big Rewards[/h2][p]These rewards are tailored to your experience as a player. If you're a seasoned commander, you get a significant boost to your currencies like gold, bonds, and credits, plus you get plenty of Retraining Orders to help you quickly master the new Tier XI vehicles.[/p][p]New commanders receive credits and additional vehicles, along with two Tech Trees for your Garage and some equipment to help you get ready to roll out![/p][p][/p]
[p]Seasoned Commanders[/p]
[p]New Commanders[/p]
[p]Tech Tree (Any vehicle branch from Tiers VI to X)[/p]
[p]2 Tech Trees (Any vehicle branch from Tiers VI to X)[/p]
[p]10,000,000 credits[/p]
[p]6,000,000 credits[/p]
[p]15,000 bonds[/p]
[p]Tiger 131[/p]
[p]2,500 gold[/p]
[p]Škoda T 40[/p]
[p]50 Retraining Orders[/p]
[p]Type 64[/p]
[p][/p]
[p]IS-2 shielded[/p]
[p][/p]
[p]RENTAL: 122 TM[/p]
[p][/p]
[p]RENTAL: XM66F[/p]
[p][/p]
[p]RENTAL: UDES 03 Alt 3[/p]
[p][/p]
[p]RENTAL: E 77[/p]
[p][/p]
[p]Standard Equipment Bundle (Gun Rammer, Improved Hardening, Improved Ventilation, and Coated Optics, Class 1 and 2 of each)[/p]
[p][/p][h2]Extra Rewards[/h2][p]We're not ready to stop the gift-giving just yet! Here's some more for you—use it to bolster your new vehicles or the ones you already have in your Garage with a new 2D style, boosters to increase your Crew XP, up to 60 days of WoT Premium account, and missions that yield even more bonuses.[/p][p][/p]
[p]For Seasoned and New Commanders[/p]
[p]5 Universal Manuals[/p]
[p]30 days of WoT Premium Account (+30 more from missions)[/p]
[p]30 ×5 XP missions (+30 more from missions)[/p]
[p]30 ×3 Crew XP missions (+30 more from missions)[/p]
[p]2D style: "New Era"[/p]
[p]Medal: "I Was There for 2.0"[/p]
[p]Missions to earn more rewards (like ×5 XP missions, WoT Premium, and more)[/p]
[p][/p][h2]A Special Thank You to the Collectors[/h2][p]We still have a gift for all of you who already have every researchable Tier VI–X vehicle in your Garage. Your dedication and passion are special, and we want to recognize that.[/p][p][/p][p]Collectors receive the following:[/p]
  • [p]Collectors' badge[/p]
  • [p]Collectors' medal[/p]
  • [p]Collectors' strip (banner)[/p]
[p][/p][p]IMPORTANT: If you already have all researchable Tier VI–X Tech Tree vehicles, you will automatically receive your collectors' rewards. If you are close to completing your collection, you can exit the Tech Tree gift selection screen, continue unlocking the remaining vehicles with XP and credits, and then return to the gift screen. Once your collection is complete, the collectors' rewards will be waiting for you.[/p][p]In the near future, these rewards will return to the game and be available on a permanent basis. You will be able to obtain them without rushing whenever you like.[/p][p][/p][p] LEARN MORE[/p][p]EU NA ASIA[/p][p][/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]Do NOT miss your final chance to get a head start for the new era—log in to World of Tanks and claim your EPIC one-time gift before mid-October, or lose it for good![/p]
[p][/p][p]Roll Out![/p]