World of Tanks News

Night has fallen, transforming the battlefield into a whole different place, sparsely lit by the pale moon. Who’s out there, lurking menacingly in the dark? Who’s attacking from deep in the shadows and then disappearing without a trace? Well, it could be you—in the new Darkness of the Night Arcade Cabinet mode running from June 30 to July 2 and from July 7 to July 9, accessible via the mode selector!

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Teased in our roadmap video from the beginning of 2023, Darkness of the Night not only changes some basic gameplay parameters but also adds different lighting effects and nocturnal ambient sounds. All this creates a whole new sensation to awaken your tactical imagination. With spotting range down by more than a third, radio range halved, a shorter vehicle rendering range, and more, night fighting is stealth-based and happens at closer distances than usual.

[h2]The Maps[/h2]

The pale moon is glowing above three transformed locations with few other sources of light.

[h3]Lakeville[/h3]


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[h3]Sand River[/h3]


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[h3]Glacier[/h3]


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• On Lakeville, the moon is waning but there are some residual fires in town. Miraculously, some street lanterns are still working.
  
• On Sand River, there’s a pre-dawn gleam in the sky as well as the moonlight, but don‘t expect much: this place is as shadowy as the others.
  
• On Glacier, the glimmer of Earth’s natural satellite is accompanied by the aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights, while the lighthouse also adds some much-needed photons to the scene.
  

[h2]The Rules[/h2]

• You can play in any Tier VIII or Tier X vehicle.
  
• Battles are 15v15 and single-tiered.
  
• Platoons are available, and all Platoon bonuses apply.
  
• You cannot complete missions except those created specifically for the mode.
  
• Credits and XP can be earned.
  
• Battle Pass Points and bonds cannot be earned.
  
• All types of Reserves (Personal and Clan) can be used.
  
• XP multipliers for the first victory of the day do apply.
  
• Credits are added to the Credit Reserve.
  
• Gold is not added to the Gold Reserve.
  

[h2]Battle Modifiers[/h2]

Vehicles are easier to spot after firing in the dark, so don’t forget about muzzle flash!

[h2]The Rewards[/h2]

While playing as an armored night stalker is a reward in itself, you can also complete a short chain of battle missions during each Darkness of the Night launch and score some bonds.

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Executor, Stage I

Win two battles and be among the top 12 on your team by base XP earned each time.

Reward: 100 bonds

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Executor, Stage II

Win five battles and be among the top 12 on your team by base XP earned each time.

Reward: 100 bonds

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Executor, Stage III

Win ten battles and be among the top 12 on your team by base XP earned each time.

Reward: 200 bonds

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Roll out quietly in your sneakiest vehicles and prevail subtly, Commanders!

Commanders!

This is a friendly reminder to spend all the Community Tokens that you’ve earned over the last two months as the second stage of Steam Community Shop will be over on June 30.

The Community Shop mechanic was introduced several months ago to give players more flexibility with rewards for participating in events and activities held frequently on our Steam Community Hub. Now, instead of getting a predetermined reward, you earn special Tokens that you can later exchange for various prizes in the Shop. If you are not familiar with this mechanic and want to know more details, you can check out this article.

[h2]The Second Stage Ends June 30![/h2]

The second stage of the Steam Community Shop is coming to an end, so remember to go to the Shop in the Homefront Supplies section of your Depot and spend your Community Tokens on various rewards.

Keep in mind that your accumulated Tokens DO NOT transfer between stages. If you don’t want to lose them, make sure to spend all your accumulated Tokens before June 30, 2023!

[h2]Community Giveaway: Last Chance to Get More Tokens![/h2]


Take part in our Community Giveaway, complete two easy steps, and get one more Community Token after the Giveaway ends.

All you need to do is the following:

1. Press the “Rate Up” button under this article.
   
2. Share your feedback about the return of the Steel Hunter mode in the comments!
   

That’s it! If you complete these steps, you will receive one Community Token a few days after the Giveaway ends on June 26, 2023.

Don’t forget to spend your Tokens, and stay tuned for the next stage with new rewards!

Commanders!

Presented by World of Tanks at The Tank Museum in Bovington, U.K., Tankfest features iconic vehicles in breathtaking arena shows, exhibitions of historically significant tanks, and much more! If you can't make it to the spectacle in person, catch the June 25 Tankfest Online Historical stream on Twitch, and earn great fantastic Drops while you watch!

We've also assembled 21 in-game Store bundles for 4 remarkable vehicles and customizations with up to a 30% discount. Check them out, and put on your own Tankfest in your Garage!

Your Purchase Helps! A part of the proceeds from the FV4201 Chieftain Proto sales, the new "Sharp Lines" 2D style, and the "Tankfest" inscription will go toward helping the Tank Museum keep the tanks such as the Chieftain running.

In EU a part of the proceeds from the sales of these items will go directly to the charities. Unfortunately we can't extend the same mechanic to other regions. Nonetheless, the styles will still be available to raise awareness, and WoT will still make a donation to the charities. You can also make a direct donation to the charity, should you rather prefer to make a direct contribution.

[h2]Tankfest Special Style Bundle Offers[/h2]

EU: Available from June 20 at 07:00 CEST through June 30 at 07:00 CEST (UTC+2)
NA: Available from June 20 at 03:20 PT | 05:20 CT | 06:20 ET through June 30 at 03:20 PT | 05:20 CT | 06:20 ET
ASIA: Available from June 20 at 13:00 (UTC+8) through June 30 at 13:00 (UTC+8)

"Sharp Lines" is a brand-new 2D style created in concert with The Tank Museum for Tankfest 2023. Sure, applying styles to World of Tanks' in-game vehicles is a simple one-click process, but what about painting a real-life tank? Check out the special June 22 livestream, where you can watch the "Sharp Lines" design get painted on an actual Chieftain tank. Yes—watch paint dry!



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[h2]FV4201 Chieftain Proto Offers[/h2]

EU: Available from June 20 at 07:00 CEST through June 30 at 07:00 CEST (UTC+2)
NA: Available from June 20 at 03:20 PT | 05:20 CT | 06:20 ET through June 30 at 03:20 PT | 05:20 CT | 06:20 ET
ASIA: Available from June 20 at 13:00 (UTC+8) through June 30 at 13:00 (UTC+8)

The World's biggest display of armor in motion calls for an equally big in-game vehicle sale. We've got one: The FV4201 Chieftain Proto is a multi-role heavy with an incredibly tough 350/110/35 mm turret and decent frontal armor, –10° of gun depression, and a respectable 400 HP of alpha damage. Like its T95/FV4201 Chieftain brother in arms, this heavy's impressive mix of characteristics allows it to dominate positional battles or win one-on-one duels. Depending on the situation, it can lead the attack and carry the team, absorbing enemy shells, or perform as a powerful support vehicle, assisting medium tanks.



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[h2]AMBT Offers[/h2]

EU: Available from June 20 at 07:00 CEST through June 30 at 07:00 CEST (UTC+2)
NA: Available from June 20 at 03:20 PT | 05:20 CT | 06:20 ET through June 30 at 03:20 PT | 05:20 CT | 06:20 ET
ASIA: Available from June 20 at 13:00 (UTC+8) through June 30 at 13:00 (UTC+8)

The AMBT features a three-shell autoreloader and the vehicle is a hybrid between single-shot and autoloading tanks. Add a ricochet-friendly hull, reliable turret, and appreciable −9° of gun depression, and you have a great tank for hull-down tactics. This gunslinger gives you the tools you need to become a unique support warrior in any battle!



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[h2]Progetto M35 mod. 46 Offers[/h2]

EU: Available from June 20 at 07:00 CEST through June 30 at 07:00 CEST (UTC+2)
NA: Available from June 20 at 03:20 PT | 05:20 CT | 06:20 ET through June 30 at 03:20 PT | 05:20 CT | 06:20 ET
ASIA: Available from June 20 at 13:00 (UTC+8) through June 30 at 13:00 (UTC+8)

Featuring −9° degrees of gun depression, the Progetto M35 mod. 46 thrives on uneven and hilly terrain, providing advantageous positions to protect its vulnerable hull while utilizing the sloped turret armor to deflect incoming fire. Its remarkable mobility, boasting a top speed of 55 km/h and a traverse speed of 46 degrees per second, allows swift navigation even in open landscapes. With a low profile and a view range of 390 meters, this versatile beast stands poised to seize the spotlight. All bundles include the vehicle's exclusive "Safari Corazzato" 3D style; style is also available solo.



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[h2]"Safari Corazzato" 3D Style Offer[/h2]

EU: Available from June 20 at 07:00 CEST through June 30 at 07:00 CEST (UTC+2)
NA: Available from June 20 at 03:20 PT | 05:20 CT | 06:20 ET through June 30 at 03:20 PT | 05:20 CT | 06:20 ET
ASIA: Available from June 20 at 13:00 (UTC+8) through June 30 at 13:00 (UTC+8)

Give your Progetto M35 mod. 46 a unique look with the "Safari Corazzato" 3D style! Transform the Italian medium into an untamed spirit of a wild safari hunt: Complete with bison skull hull ornament and accents of tracking prey, it's open season on the battlefield!



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[h2]Panzer 58[/h2]

EU: Available from June 20 at 07:00 CEST through June 30 at 07:00 CEST (UTC+2)
NA: Available from June 20 at 03:20 PT | 05:20 CT | 06:20 ET through June 30 at 03:20 PT | 05:20 CT | 06:20 ET
ASIA: Available from June 20 at 13:00 (UTC+8) through June 30 at 13:00 (UTC+8)

The Panzer 58 might have fought for the German side, but it's actually a Swiss creation. Use its 45 deg/s traverse speed and mobility to easily pass through mountain tops or flatlands, pick a spot to ambush your enemies, and take them out with high-velocity shells and good 212/259/90 mm penetration, thanks to its accurate 90 mm gun. Unlike its "Mutz" twin, you can customize this model.



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[h2]Two Brand-new 3D Styles[/h2]

EU: Available until June 26 at 07:00 CEST (UTC+2)
NA: Available until June 26 at 03:20 PT | 05:20 CT | 06:20 ET
ASIA: Available until June 26 at 13:00 (UTC+8)

The Tiger I and Panther are two of the most famous tanks from World War II. For Tankfest, these in-game vehicles each get an exclusive 3D style! Give them each a distinctive look with "Kampfgruppe Sandsturm" for the Tiger I and "Zweihundertzwölf" for the Panther. For more details on these amazing 3D styles, please see our article:

TANKFEST 3D STYLES

[h2]The Power Trio[/h2]

EU: Available until June 26 at 07:00 CEST (UTC+2)
NA: Available until June 26 at 03:20 PT | 05:20 CT | 06:20 ET
ASIA: Available until June 26 at 13:00 (UTC+8)

Also available until the end of Tankfest: The fast mobility of the Kampfpanzer 07 RH , the agile hunting capabilities of the FCM 50 t , and the fear-inducing presence of the VK 75.01 (K) are all available in the shop. Unleash the power of these unstoppable war machines on the battlefield and seize victory!

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Make sure to catch our Tankfest Online Historical livestream on June 25 to see historic vehicles in action, catch Twitch Drops, take advantage of sweet deals, and much more!

Roll Out!

Commanders!

Do you think a "Collectathon" tag is right for World of Tanks? Are visual components, such as “Historical” or “Realistic,” important to you? Maybe you like the experience of tank driving or contests with worthy rivals? Tell us more by adding tags you think are a good fit for World of Tanks, and we'll grant you one Community Token that you can use to claim various rewards in-game!


[h3]How to Suggest Tags for World of Tanks[/h3]

1. Go to the Store page.
   
2. Find the "Popular user-defined tags for this product" section on the right-hand side of the Store page, and then click the "+" symbol.
   
3. Select tags from existing ones by clicking the "+" symbol next to the tag, or create your own tags.
   
4. Share your tags in the comments under this post.
   

NOTE: During this event, the reward will only be granted once, regardless of the number of tags suggested or added. It may take us a couple of days to collect and process all the participants, so don’t worry if you don’t get your Token immediately after the event ends.

[h3]Steam Community Shop and Community Tokens: How It Works[/h3]

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Community Tokens are a special currency that you earn by being an active member of the World of Tanks Steam Community and by participating in various events and activities.

You can spend your Tokens in the Steam Community Shop in-game to select the rewards you need (rather than a predetermined reward, as it used to be).

To find the Steam Community Shop, log in to the game, enter the Depot from your Garage and open the “Homefront Supplies” tab. There, you will find the Steam Community Shop with all available rewards and their cost in Community Tokens.
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Make tag suggestions, receive Tokens, and grab useful rewards from the Steam Community Shop—sounds like a good deal to us!

Commanders!

Last year, we launched Onslaught, our competitive mode with tons of new features and gameplay mechanics. It inherited the spirit of Ranked Battles and continues the tradition of fair and honest competition, where the strongest players fight on a level playing field.

We’ve already launched two seasons of Onslaught with loads of unique customizations and gameplay adjustments. We've been closely following the evolution and your perception of this mode, improving and refining its mechanics after each launch.

Currently, we’re working on the next Onslaught Season with qualification battles and other improvements, which will kick off in the fall of 2023. But while Onslaught and its features are evolving, Ranked Battles no longer syncs with our current competitive format.

With all of this in mind, we’ve decided to discontinue Ranked Battles with the release of the next update. The Ranked Battles Leaderboard (both on the website and in the game client) will become unavailable. Mode access points in the mode selector and all Ranked Battles interfaces will also be disabled.

[h2]Ranked Battles Store and Customizations[/h2]

When the next update lands in World of Tanks, the Ranked Battles Store and all the exclusive items it contains will become unavailable. However, we’re currently thinking about how to integrate this with Onslaught so that you can still access it. We also want to provide you with a new discount system and make the 114 SP2, a Tier X Chinese reward tank destroyer, available for purchase with bonds in the mode’s Store. We’ll share more details on the Ranked Battles Store transfer as soon as we can.

In the meantime, be sure to use your personal cumulative discount and get unique items while you can!

Ranked Battles Store and personal cumulative discount will become unavailable with the release of the next update.

[h2]Customization Items[/h2]

The temporary seasonal rewards that you may have received for your League status—badges and customization items—will soon be removed and disappear with the release of the next update. The Performance Engraving for your Dog Tag and the Ranked Charge progressive decal customizations will remain yours permanently. Here’s what to expect:


[h2]Annual Reward and Rank Token Conversion Rate[/h2]

Here’s a small reminder in case you haven’t grabbed your Annual Reward yet: You can still claim your Annual Reward before the next update lands! But be quick—time is running out!

Remember that you will have your choice of one, two, or three different items of Improved (bond) Equipment, depending on the number of Rank Tokens you’ve earned. To find out more details, check out our article on the closing of the third Season of Ranked Battles.

Player Support tickets regarding the positions on the Leaderboard and rewards will be accepted only within 30 days after the release of the next update.

We would like to thank all players who participated in this exciting and challenging mode. We really appreciate your time, passion, and dedication! We’ll focus on the further development of Onslaught, so stay tuned and good luck on the battlefield, Commanders!