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Celebrate 50 years of International Women’s Day!

Commanders!
Join us in celebrating 50 years of International Women’s Day with a dedicated event honoring the achievements of women worldwide! From March 6 through March 13, dive into an action-packed schedule of special activities, missions, and rewards.
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[h3]Missions[/h3]
Take on special International Women’s Day missions and earn valuable in-game rewards, including:
  • The brand-new "Kintsugi Armor" 2D style
  • Decals
  • Female crew members and a Commander

[h3]Twitch Drops[/h3]

Immerse yourself in a live stream . Get exclusive Twitch Drops by watching our female CCs and streamers. Drops include:
  • Consumables
  • Decals
  • The exclusive "March (Pink)" 2D style

[h3]How to Receive Twitch Drops[/h3]
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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. You can check our official Twitch Drops guide to learn more.[/expand]
[h3]Offers[/h3]
Celebrate 50 years of International Women’s Day with exclusive vehicle bundles and a brand-new "Kintsugi Armor" 2D style, made with input from the talented women at Wargaming. As an extra, take command of two elite war machines with powerful bundles:
  • UDES 03 Alt 3 — A versatile Swedish Tier IX medium tank known for its adaptability and precision firepower.
  • Type 5 Ka-Ri — A Japanese Tier VIII tank destroyer with formidable armor and devastating firepower.

Read the full article and discover all the details!

Celebrate the power and achievements of women in history and in battle.

Roll Out!

Account Update: Steam and WGC Access Expanded

Commanders!

We appreciate our Steam community and are excited to introduce an update that expands how you access World of Tanks. Starting from March 6, World of Tanks gives you total freedom to play on your terms. Thanks to major improvements in our account infrastructure, you can link an existing Wargaming.net account to Steam and continue playing with its game progress.

If you previously started fresh on Steam but still have an old Wargaming account, you now have the option to reconnect and pick up where you left off.

This update is part of our ongoing effort to enhance flexibility and unify the player experience between Steam and the Wargaming Game Center (WGC). No matter which platform you prefer, you'll enjoy the same content, progress, and features.

[h2]Earn a Premium Vehicle[/h2]
To celebrate this update, all players—including our valued Steam commanders—can take on a simple mission and earn the brand-new FCM 2C, a Tier III Premium heavy tank, and the "Steamroller" 2D style!
[h3]FCM 2C Mission[/h3]


EU

NA

ASIA



Start: March 6, 2025 at 10:00 CET (UTC+1)

Start: March 6, 2025 at 01:00 PST | 03:00 CST | 04:00 EST

Start: March 6, 2025 at 17:00 UTC+8



End: April 3, 2025 at 11:00 CET (UTC+2)

End: April 3, 2025 at 02:00 PT | 04:00 CT | 05:00 ET

End: April 3, 2025 at 17:00 UTC+8




Rewards:

Condition:



  • FCM 2C (Tier III Premium heavy tank)
  • Garage slot
  • Crew
  • "Steamroller" 2D style




  • Play 1 battle



Restrictions:



  • Random Battles only
  • Once per account


[h2]Special Recognition for Steam Veterans[/h2]
We appreciate the long-standing support of our dedicated Steam players! If you've been playing World of Tanks via Steam before 03.03.2025, you'll receive an exclusive:
  • "Steam Veteran" badge
  • 3 "eSTEAMed Player" projection decals
Use them to proudly showcase your veteran status on the battlefield!

[h2]How to Link Your Wargaming Account to Steam[/h2]
If you have an existing Wargaming account that you'd like to link to Steam and regain access to your previous progress, follow these steps:
  • Launch World of Tanks on Steam
  • Log in using your Wargaming account credentials when prompted
  • Confirm the connection and start playing
  • That's it! You can now access your Wargaming account via Steam anytime

For more details, check out our Player Support Page.

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This update makes playing World of Tanks on Steam more accessible and flexible. No matter if you're claiming rewards, reconnecting an old account, or continuing your battles, we're glad to have you as part of our community.

Roll Out!

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!

FIND OUT MORE

[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).



Roll Out!

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!
Roll Out!

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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