World of Tanks News

Recon Mission: Explore New Maps and Earn Rewards!

It's going to get even hotter in World of Tanks, Commanders! August Heat is bringing back Recon Mission, our new experimental mode where we’ll work together with you to refine new maps that may be added to Random Battles.

In response to your feedback, we improved the mode’s matchmaking and some other aspects to make Recon Mission more enjoyable. This experimental mode introduced in Update 1.13 will be relaunched in three separate Stages and with the same maps, with the first Stage kicking off on August 20. Your game progress during the previous Recon Mission launch will be saved, so you can continue from where you left off. Check out all the new improvements Recon Mission has received!

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[h3]Recon Mission Stage 1 [/h3]
[h3]August 20 at 11:00 UTC through August 26 at 23:59 UTC [/h3]

[h2]Matchmaking in the Mode [/h2]

Much of your feedback on Recon Mission concerned matchmaking, and we’ve taken measures to improve it. This new mode features separate matchmaking which is slightly different from Random Battles. Check out its basic rules:

There are three types of battles in Recon Mission: one-, two- and three-tier.
For two-tier battles, the number of higher tier vehicles is between 5 and 7.
For three-tier battles, the number of Tier X tanks is from 3 to 5, and the number of Tier IX vehicles is equal to or exceeds the number of Tier X tanks. The number of Tier VIII vehicles is equal to or exceeds the number of Tier IX tanks.
For three-tier battles with several SPGs there will be no more than 1 Tier X SPG.
The number of light tanks, wheeled vehicles, and SPGs in both teams is always the same, but their tiers may be different.
Premium Tier VIII tanks with preferential matchmaking will be sent into battles with adversaries of the same tier or one tier higher.

[h2]Reserve Stock and Clan Reserves [/h2]

Reserve Stock, an exclusive option for WoT Premium Account, is now available in Recon Mission. Players with a WoT Premium Account will get an additional 10% bonus to Credits on top of what they earn in battles. For example, if you earned 10,000 credits in a battle, your vault will receive 1,000 thanks to the 10% bonus. Every 7 days, regardless of whether your WoT PA has expired that week, the vault will open, and all credits accumulated in it will be automatically moved to your account.

Clan Reserves can now be used in battles.

[h2]3 Stages, 9 New Maps [/h2]

To enter the mode, select Recon Mission via the mode selector in your Garage and click the Battle! button.

This year, we will launch three Recon Mission Stages, each lasting 7 days. In each Stage, you can explore 3 maps in the late stages of development. After playing 20 battles in Recon Mission (your result will only count if you finish in the top 12 by XP earned), you’ll be able to vote for the map you like the most and the least in each Stage.

You can leave detailed feedback about each map in the special questionnaire shown below, and this will greatly help us improve and finalize these locales. Before you can share your opinions in the questionnaire about a specific map, you’ll need to play at least 6 battles on it and reach the top 12 by XP earned. You can only give feedback about the maps of the current Stage, but you’ll have the opportunity to change your mind and share a different opinion in the questionnaire before the end of each Stage.

[h2]Your Feedback Is Crucial! [/h2]

All maps in Recon Mission are pre-release prototypes designed for Random Battles. The gameplay experience on these maps is almost finalized, but the visuals may undergo further changes before release. Your feedback and the statistics we obtain will help us understand what balance adjustments and other final refinements are needed. The maps that are the most popular with the community will be prioritized for addition to the Random Battles map pool in future updates.

[h2]General Rules [/h2]

Battles in Recon Mission will follow the rules of Standard Battles with several changes.

Battles will take place in Tier VIII–X vehicles.
Personal and clan missions will not be available, but you can complete other battle missions, including Daily Missions.
The battle economy will be the same as in Random Battles.
You will be able to earn bonds, progressive customization decals, Mastery Badges, and Marks of Excellence.
The statistics of all Recon Mission battles will be counted in the statistics of Random Battles. Session statistics will not include Recon Mission battles.

You will be able to earn Battle Pass Points in the following ways:

Position in the Post-Battle Ranking

Victory

Defeat/Draw

Top 3 by XP earned

Top 10 by XP earned

[h2]Progression System and Rewards[/h2]

Each Recon Mission Stage will have a separate progression system, consisting of 50 battles and its own set of rewards. After playing a certain number of battles, you will receive in-game goodies such as a cool all-season camo, Personal Reserves, and other prizes. After completing a series of 50 battles, you will also earn a special medal.

Number of Battles

Reward

3 Personal Reserves: +50% to Combat XP for 1 hour

3 Personal Reserves: +300% to Crew XP for 1 hour

3 Personal Reserves: +300% to Free XP for 1 hour

1 day of WoT Premium Account

20 Vent Purge Directives
Unique camo

20 Stabilizer Greasing directives
1 day of WoT Premium Account

20 Orderly Ammo Rack directives
Exclusive medal
1 day of WoT Premium Account

Your result will only count if you reach the Top 12 of your team’s list at the end of a battle by XP earned. You can receive all rewards once per Stage.

Each Stage will feature a unique medal and a new camo that you can apply to any vehicle in your Garage.

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Get ready to explore new maps and share your feedback, Commanders!

Referral Program: A New Season With Fresh Rewards!

August is heating up and we’re turning up the gas for the grill! Get ready to recruit your friends and earn a Premium vehicle in the upcoming season of the Referral Program, Commanders!

August Heat is full of surprises as it brings Season 8 of the Referral Program, which kicks off on August 26 and runs until December. Before the new season launches, we updated the recruit reward pool to make it more valuable for both novices and returning veterans. We also reworked the "Receive a Medal" missions and replaced some medals with more achievable ones, so that you'll be able to earn them with less effort. Get the lowdown on the changes below!

[h2]Referral Program: Recruit Reward Rebalancing [/h2]

In the new Season of Referral Program, we will replace Bonds in the Recruit reward pool with different valuable prizes more useful for beginners and helping them boost their progress in the game: Personal Reserves, Demounting Kits, days of WoT Premium Account, Crew Books, and Credits. These prizes are also coveted by veterans returning to World of Tanks and willing to continue researching vehicle branches. The full reward breakdown can be found below.

In Season 7, you can still receive bonds as a reward for completing Stages. But for completing all subsequent Stages of the upcoming season, you will receive prizes from the updated recruit reward pool.

[h2]Reworking the "Receive a Medal" Missions [/h2]

We also reworked some of the most challenging "Receive a Medal" missions in order to make them more accessible. Now, there will be less time and effort required to complete these tasks. This resulted in the replacement of some Epic Medals and Battle Heroes achievements with other awards, in accordance with the simplified conditions. Check it out.

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Confederate

Hit more enemy vehicles than any other player on your team (at least six), which are subsequently destroyed by another player.

Tank Sniper

Awarded for dealing the largest amount of damage from a distance of at least 300 meters with at least eight accurate shots. At least 80% of the total hits must deal damage or a critical hit. The overall accuracy must be at least 85%. The damage dealt must exceed the amount of the player’s tank’s HP and be at least 1,000. Unavailable for SPGs.

Kamikaze

Destroy a higher-tier enemy vehicle by ramming it. You can only earn this achievement once per battle.

High Caliber

Awarded to players who dealt the highest amount of damage during the battle. The damage dealt should be at least 20% of the enemy team’s total HP, and at least 1,000 points.

Stark's Medal

While driving an SPG, destroy at least two enemy vehicles and receive at least two enemy hits that cause damage or are blocked by armor. Survive a battle. The total amount of damage received and damage blocked by armor must be at least 2/3 of your vehicle’s HP.

Duelist

Destroy at least two enemy vehicles that caused damage to your vehicle during the battle. Damage to modules is included. Ricochets and non-penetrating hits are not included.

Pascucci’s Medal

Awarded for destroying two enemy SPGs in one battle with a tank or tank destroyer.

Halonen's Medal

Awarded for destroying two or more enemy tanks or tank destroyers with a tank destroyer. The targets must be at least two tiers higher than the player's vehicle.

Shellproof

Have the total amount of damage blocked by armor exceed the total amount of your vehicle’s HP and survive the battle.

Top Gun

Destroy at least six enemy vehicles during the battle.

Gore's Medal

Drive an SPG and cause damage exceeding eight times the hit points of your vehicle. Damage caused should be at least 2,000 HP. The player must not destroy any allied vehicles.

Arsonist

Destroy an enemy vehicle by setting it on fire. Only one award per player per battle is possible. Available in Random Battles only.

Steel Wall

Receive more potential damage than any player on your team, at least 1,000 HP, and survive. Receive at least 11 hits.

Radley-Walters's Medal

Awarded to players in Tier V vehicles or higher for destroying 8 or 9 enemy vehicles in one battle.

Hand of God

Survive and win the battle despite receiving damage from at least four different enemy vehicles. Only hits that cause damage count.

Defender

Reduce the amount of enemy capture points on a friendly base by 70 or more.

Naydin's Medal

Awarded for destroying all enemy light tanks in a battle (where the enemy team had at least three light tanks).

Invader

Capture the maximum number of points from the enemy base, but not less than 80.

Yoshio Tamada's Medal

Awarded for destroying at least two SPGs with a light tank and surviving the battle. The targets must be at least one tier higher than the player's tank.

Lehväslaiho's Medal

Awarded for destroying two enemy tanks or tank destroyers with a medium tank. The targets must be at least one tier higher than the player's tank.

Nicols's Medal

Awarded for destroying four or more enemy tanks or tank destroyers with a medium tank. The targets must be at least one tier higher than the player's tank.

Orlik's Medal

Awarded for destroying two or more enemy tanks or tank destroyers with a light tank. The targets must be at least one tier higher than the player's tank.

Billotte's Medal

Awarded for destroying at least two enemy vehicles and surviving the battle to victory despite receiving at least five different critical hits and 80% or more loss of hit points.

Patrol Duty

Awarded for helping the team damage at least six enemy vehicles by spotting them. The vehicles must be spotted only by you when they take damage.

Kolobanov's Medal

Awarded to a player who stands alone against five or more enemy vehicles and wins.

Scout

Be the first to detect nine or more enemy vehicles.

Fadin's Medal

Awarded for destroying the last remaining enemy vehicle in the battle with the last shell in the player's ammo rack.

Burda's Medal

Awarded for destroying three enemy SPGs in one battle with a tank or tank destroyer. The enemy vehicles must be at least one tier higher than the player's tank or tank destroyer.

De Langlade's Medal

Awarded for, in a single battle, destroying four enemy vehicles within a base circle while they are attempting to capture the base.

Pool’s Medal

Awarded to players in vehicles of Tier V or higher for destroying 10–13 enemy vehicles in a single battle.

Raseiniai Heroes' Medal

Awarded for single-handedly destroying all enemy vehicles (at least 14).

Tarczay’s Medal

Awarded for destroying at least five enemy vehicles and surviving the battle to victory despite receiving at least five different critical hits and 80% or more loss of hit points.

Bruno’s Medal

Awarded for destroying three or four enemy vehicles and surviving the battle to victory despite receiving at least five different critical hits and 80% or more loss of hit points.

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[h2]New Season, New Premium Tanks[/h2]

We added two new Premium vehicles to the pool of available rewards, bringing the total to 24 (12 for recruits and 12 for Commanders) to choose from! This season, you’ll have a chance to get your hands on:

Recruits: the Pudel, a variant of the Pz.Kpfw. V Panther Ausf. G, the most mass-produced modification of the German Panther tank. This decently armored Polish medium tank features good gun depression, high mobility, and a large health pool, which makes it an excellent support vehicle.

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Commanders: the STA-2, one of the first Japanese post-war tanks developed based on U.S. vehicles. Thinly armored, but with a short aiming time, large view range, and great penetration with both HEAT and AP shells, this speedy medium is best-suited for aggressive flanking and second-line support.

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As always, you can choose to be compensated for the value of the tanks in credits instead.

[h2]About Referral Program 2.0 [/h2]

Any player who has played 600 or more Random Battles in the game is eligible to become a Commander and invite Recruits.

It is worth noting that a Commander can:

“Adopt” a novice who has played fewer than 200 battles overall
Invite World of Tanks veterans who stopped playing, back to the game

You can be recruited by a Commander if either of the following conditions is met:

You have played 200 or fewer battles overall
You haven't played within the last 60 days

Learn more: EU, NA, ASIA.

[h2]Take Advantage of Your Free Slots [/h2]

Don’t forget, you still have time to take advantage of your unused recruit slots before August 26! At the start of Season 8, we’ll credit you with two new slots. All unused recruit slots from the previous season will be removed.

If you have already used both slots, you will automatically be credited with two new slots on August 26 08:00 CEST (UTC+2). Your progress on existing contracts and your current referral connections will be retained.

[h2]Remember to Grab the Free Summer DLC [/h2]

It does not matter if you are only beginning your journey as a Recruit, or you are already an experienced Commander: this gift is free for everyone. It will provide you with days of WoT Premium Account, some Credits, and one free Garage Slot —all obtainable with a single click!

https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1407200/view/2999945611357882995
Recruit your friends, fight shoulder to shoulder, and redeem cool Premium vehicles together!

The 11th Anniversary of World of Tanks: Redeem Your Summer Presents!

The hottest time of the year is a great occasion to receive hot presents, Commanders!

August Heat is in full swing and continues with the celebration of a great milestone: our 11th anniversary. Over the years, World of Tanks has come an impressive way, so we invite all of you to join the party and celebrate with us! To express our deepest gratitude for your passion and dedication, we’ll be giving away Summer Presents to all players. Don’t miss out and be sure to log in to World of Tanks from August 12–22* to get a historical Tier IV Premium tank and other gifts!

*August 22 will be the last full day to log-in. August 23 at 08:00 CEST is your last opportunity to receive gifts. Further information in the table below.

[h2]Summer Presents [/h2]

August 12 at 08:00 CEST (UTC+2) through August 23* at 08:00 CEST (UTC+2)

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*A special section of the in-game Store where you can exchange your Gift Tickets will be available one day longer.

[h2]How It Works [/h2]

You’ll be able to redeem your Summer Presents during all 11 days of the event. To do this, just log in seven times to the game on any of the days between August 12 and 22. Every time you log in for the first time each day, you’ll receive gifts—one day of WoT Premium Account and one Gift Ticket, a special in-game currency you can exchange until August 24 at 08:00 CEST (UTC+2) in a special section of the in-game Store for valuable items. Accordingly, for the entire Summer Presents period, you can get seven days of WoT Premium Account and seven Gift Tickets (for your seven first logins).

When you log in to the game for the first time on any day during the Summer Presents event, you’ll notice a special gift from us—the T-34 mod. 1941, a Tier IV Premium Soviet medium tank featuring a default concealment bonus (it works permanently, as if the camo has already been applied). The tank comes with a 100% trained crew and a Garage slot.

This historical* vehicle, equipped with a 76 mm L-11 gun from around 1938–1939, was developed at Kharkov Factory No. 183. The tank incorporated an optimal combination of the main combat characteristics: firepower, protection, and dynamics. It had a great influence on the development of Soviet—and global—tank building.

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*Since the tank is historical, no customization elements can be applied to it except for progressive decals.

[h2]Redeem Your Gifts in the In-Game Store! [/h2]

You can exchange the Gift Tickets you receive for valuable goodies in a special section of the in-game Store. It will be available throughout the event until August 24 at 08:00 CEST (UTC+2). Here is where you can find it.

The Summer Presents section of the in-game Store offers a host of attractive items, including bonds, a Training Manual, credits, a crew member with Sixth Sense (as a zero perk), Personal Reserves for credits, and days of WoT Premium Account.

Things are getting hot, and this is the best time to enjoy tanks and receive gifts, Commanders! Get yourself into the anniversary spirit and celebrate with us!

August Heat: Update 1.14, New Heavies, and More!

August is the hot season, and it brings with it a feast of specials and surprises! Join our birthday bash as we celebrate our 11th anniversary, and take part in a host of exciting activities! Plus, Update 1.14 introduces brand-new Czechoslovakian heavy tanks with unusual gameplay and a fresh Random Battle map called Safe Haven. We're also updating the combat parameters of some iconic vehicles and introducing Field Modification, a totally new feature for fine-tuning your favorite tanks. Finally, we’re adding a new training mode, Topography, and changing some Personal Missions for artillery.

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[h2]Czechoslovakian Heavy Tanks Have Arrived![/h2]

Brand-new Czechoslovakian brawlers are ready to storm the battlefield, Commanders! The new branch consists of four researchable heavies from Tier VII to Tier X. Starting from Tier VIII, all Czechoslovakian warriors will give you the possibility to choose from two top guns to match your preferred gameplay style. One gun fires in regular mode, while the other is a two-shell autoloader with a short reload time between shells. Pick the one you like the most and annihilate your enemies!

https://steamcommunity.com/games/1407200/announcements/detail/5526463837488116356
[h2]Recon Mission: Stay Tuned for Updates! [/h2]

Recon Mission, our new game mode, is about to hit the live servers! We are currently working on improving it and will share more details as soon as we can.

[h2]Premium Vehicle Rebalancing [/h2]

We’re continuing to work on rebalancing popular Premium and reward tanks and updating their combat effectiveness. This time, we're improving the characteristics of some your favorite tanks from different nations, including: T34 and T34 B, AMX Chasseur de chars, KV-5, IS-6 and IS-6B, 112, WZ-111 and WZ-111 Alpine Tiger, T-34-3, M48A2 Räumpanzer, M46 Patton KR, T95E2, 59-Patton.

We’re enhancing their strengths to emphasize their gameplay and make them more competitive on the battlefield.

Learn more: EU, NA, ASIA

[h2]Changes to Personal Missions for Artillery [/h2]

We're updating some Personal Missions for artillery to make them more achievable. We tried to rework the missions for a certain amount of stun and damage because these parameters were affected in Update 1.13. The rest of the less complex missions remain unchanged. The missions' changes are not very significant, because SPGs can still effectively stun enemy vehicles with the first HE shell and deal damage with the second one.

Learn more: EU, NA, ASIA

[h2]Field Modification [/h2]

Want to fine-tune your favorite vehicles to make them better suit your needs and personal playstyle? Take advantage of Field Modification, a brand-new feature for tweaking specific characteristics of Tier VI–X tanks (including Collectors', special, and Premium vehicles). Field Modification consists of three types of special adjustments you can make to a vehicle's parameters or setup. Try it out and take a fresh look at the strengths of your favorite tanks!

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https://steamcommunity.com/games/1407200/announcements/detail/2999944978195372253
[h2]Welcome to Safe Haven! [/h2]

A brand-new Random Battles map is here! Welcome to Safe Haven, a spacious 1000x1000-meter summer map set in 1960s Japan. It is designed as a demilitarized civilian port adjacent to a traditional fishing village.

Safe Haven is divided into two large gameplay zones. The first is the harbor area with plenty of cover and a huge bunker where heavily armored vehicles will feel right at home. The second is a picturesque green zone, which is good for faster and less-armored tanks. Ambush TDs and SPGs will also find some advantageous positions here. Explore Safe Haven and get ready for intense clashes on a new battlefield!

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https://steamcommunity.com/games/1407200/announcements/detail/2999944978196112674
[h2]Improve Your Map Knowledge in Topography! [/h2]

To help newcomers better navigate maps in World of Tanks, we're introducing a new training mode: Topography. The training in this mode takes place in a single-player mission format, where you’ll be able to master the basics of playing on maps of different difficulties. Completing missions and exploring maps will improve your navigation skills and help increase your survivability. Plus, you will get rewards, including credits, free XP, and consumables.

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https://steamcommunity.com/games/1407200/announcements/detail/2999945883212281072
[h2]Join World of Tanks’ 11th Anniversary! [/h2]

Time to party hearty, Commanders! Join our anniversary bash as we celebrate 11 glorious years of World of Tanks. A feast of fun events, valuable rewards, and cool gifts await, so keep your eyes peeled and get ready to celebrate with us—August Heat is already here!

[h2]Frontline Is Back! [/h2]

The most epic mode in World of Tanks is returning to the game with four intense Stages, the first of which kicks off in August. Frontline 2021 will feature a reworked Combat Reserves system and will be closely integrated with Battle Pass. But most importantly, Tier IX vehicles will be allowed in this mode at a later part of the battle. Learn all the details in our dedicated article below.

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https://steamcommunity.com/games/1407200/announcements/detail/2998818442401035451
To Battle, Commanders!

Meet the unique new Czechoslovakian heavy tanks with unique features, explore a fresh Random Battles map, and get ready to celebrate our 11th anniversary!

Improved Field Modification: How It Works

Greetings, Commanders!

After completing the test of Field Modification on the Sandbox server, we carefully analyzed your feedback and all the data we obtained. Many thanks to all the active and dedicated players who supported us and joined the test—your help was invaluable! Following the test results, we improved certain aspects of Field Modification that were widely discussed during the Sandbox testing.

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Experience Field Modification for yourself in Update 1.14!

Learn more: EU, NA, ASIA