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Commanders!

One of the most important holidays for World of Tanks players is coming. Every year, we celebrate Tanker Day together with you, and this year will be no exception! Due to the pandemic, we will be unable to host a large live event, so just like last year, the celebration will happen online.



We are holding a special stream on September 12 where you can look forward to all kinds of great activities:

• Quests with awesome rewards
  
• A tournament between bloggers
  
• Battles between the best tankers of RU and EU regions
  
• And more!
  

Let’s explore some of these activities in more detail.

[h2]Blogger Tournament[/h2]

This will certainly be something exciting to watch, as the most skilled, popular, and charismatic players will compete for their share of a prize pool of 1,500,000 RUB. There will be four teams, each consisting of seven bloggers. Each team will be led by one of the following popular blogger-commanders:

• Sh0tnik
  
• Near_You
  
• LeBwa
  
• Evil_Granny
  

The battles will be hard-fought and intense, as it will be a double-elimination competition, meaning that if a team loses twice, they’re out. There are only two prize places: The team that takes second place will receive 500,000 RUB, and the one that is crowned champion will scoop the grand prize of 1,000,000 RUB!

[h2]Clan Supercup 2021[/h2]

The best teams of the RU and EU regions will clash in spectacular battles, striving to be the Supercup winner. The competition will be held in a best-of-nine format, meaning that either team needs to win five matches to make them the winner. Teams consist of 15 players, and the battle time is limited to 10 minutes.

The prizes are well worth fighting for:

1st place: 25,000 USD for the team + 500,000 gold for their clan’s Treasury
2nd place: 15,000 USD for the team + 250,000 gold for their clan’s Treasury

[h2]Be sure to tune in to the stream so you don’t miss any of the fun![/h2]

The event will start at 14:00 UTC. You can watch it here on Steam or on wgwatch.tv if you wish to take part in the quests that will appear during the stream.

Note: To watch the stream on wgwatch.tv, you will need to log in to the site. If you do not have an email address linked to your account, you’ll need to do that first to be able to log in.

We’re looking forward to seeing you there!

Commanders!

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Make tag suggestions, add them and get free Premium Account. Sounds like a good deal to us!

Tankers,

Thanks to everyone who participated in Recon Mission: Episode 1! Here are the percentage totals for the "Most Favorable" map among all regions:


Thanks to everyone who participated—on to Episode 2!

[h3]Recon Mission Stage 2[/h3]
EU: September 8, 14:00 CEST through September 15, 00:59 CEST (UTC+2)
NA: September 8, 10:00 PT | 12:00 CT | 13:00 ET through September 14, 23:00 PT | September 15, 01:00 CT | 02:00 ET
ASIA: September 8, 18:00 UTC+8 through September 15, 00:00 UTC+8 (HK server only)

[h2]3 New Maps To Try! [/h2]

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Foothills



Volga



[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:


[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.

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!

Commanders!

From September 6 through December 8, World of Tanks will host Season VI of Battle Pass—after which this progression-based event will take a short break until next year. This is your last chance in 2021 to earn tons of attractive Base and Improved Rewards, like Bounty Equipment, brand-new progressive 3D styles, unique crew members, and much more!

Moreover, the sixth Season brings you closer to exclusive reward tanks, available for Tokens in a special section of the in-game Store. Rework your loadouts and get ready to fight like never before—now is the best time to make the most of the ultimate Season of Battle Pass 2021!

[h3]Battle Pass Season VI[/h3]

• EU: September 6, 2021, at 07:00 CEST (UTC+2) through December 8, 2021, at 01:30 CET (UTC+1)
  
• NA: September 6, 2021, at 03:00 PT | 05:00 CT | 06:00 ET through December 6 at 23:00 PT | December 7 at 01:00 CT | 02:00 ET
  
• APAC: September 6, 2021, at 06:00 UTC+8 through December 7, 2021, at 02:00 UTC+8
  
• RU: September 6, 2021, at 07:00 MSK through December 8, 2021, at 03:30 MSK
  

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[h2]Battle Pass Season VI Essentials[/h2]

• Battle Pass Season VI kicks off on September 6 and runs until December 8. It will consist of three consecutive Chapters, each comprising 50 Stages.
  
• Perform your best in Random Battles (except for Grand Battles) in Tier VI–X vehicles, earn Battle Pass Points, and advance through Progression Stages. You can also earn Battle Pass Points in most in-game modes, including Ranked Battles and Frontline, as well as for completing Daily Missions with vehicles of any tier.
  
• The sixth Season will feature three new Battle Pass Core Vehicles: the Centurion Action X (a Tier X British medium tank), the AMX M4 mle. 54 (a Tier X French heavy tank), and the Object 268 (a Tier X Soviet tank destroyer). These vehicles can earn 1,000 Points instead of 700.
  
• With each completed Stage, you’ll earn valuable Base Rewards, including pieces of Bounty Equipment of your choice, days of WoT Premium Account, bonds, Garage slots, and much more.
  
• If you want to get even more rewards, you'll need an Improved Pass to get the prizes in the Improved Rewards Track. It will be available for both gold and real money.
  
• You’ll be able to choose one of the three progressive styles for the three Core Vehicles at the beginning of each Chapter. They will change their appearance, and you’ll receive new 2D and 3D elements when you complete certain Progression Stages.
  
• After completing each Chapter of the Season, you will receive a unique crew member.
  
• This Season is your last chance to get Battle Pass Tokens to exchange for exclusive vehicles in a special section of the in-game Store.
  

See you all on the battlefield this Battle Pass Season, Commanders! Enjoy the last launch of this epic activity in 2021 and make the ultimate push for incredible vehicles!

Learn more: EU, NA, ASIA

Thanks for your feedback on Season X, Commanders! This experiment has proven to be very useful and informative, so we decided to keep the 10v10 Ranked Battles format!

One of the most competitive modes in which the most skillful players decide who’s the strongest returns to World of Tanks with three new Seasons and some important changes. It brings with it heaps of rewards for good performance in combat, including fresh 2D styles, bonds, gold, and more! But the ultimate prize for all three Seasons is the brand-new Tier X Chinese 114 SP2 tank destroyer, which is exclusive to Ranked Battles. Read up on all the latest features and changes for the upcoming Season!

Learn more about Ranked Battles on a separate page in the game client with information about the core rules and rewards.


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[h3]Season Dates [/h3]

September 6, 2021 at 10:00 CEST (UTC+2) through September 20, 2021 at 10:00 CEST (UTC+2)


[h3]Daily Prime-Times APAC: [/h3]

HK server: 18:00–01:00 UTC+8
ANZ server: 18:00–22:00 UTC+10

[h2]General Overview and Progression System [/h2]

Thanks to all the active Commanders who participated in Season X and shared their feedback, we are now ready to move forward with the new 10v10 format in the coming year.

The first Season of Ranked Battles 2021–2022 will run for two weeks: from September 6 through September 20. You can earn Battle Pass Points when fighting in Ranked Battles, and their number will depend on your position in your team’s post-battle ranking by XP earned. Even if your team lost or drew, you will still receive points.


No more than one SPG and two light tanks per team will be allowed in battles.

To ascend in rank in order to qualify for Leagues, you need to earn the following amount of chevrons:

• EU: 94 chevrons
  
• CIS: 94 chevrons
• NA: 70 chevrons
  
• APAC: 70 chevrons

Chevrons will be credited according to the following rules:

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[h2]Daily Missions for Different Vehicle Roles [/h2]

As soon as you qualify for a League, you’ll be able to complete special daily missions. There will be three missions in total, and each one can be completed in vehicles of four different roles. This means that missions for 12 different vehicle roles will be available. These missions will reward you with bonds and Daily Bonus Battles.

*Role Experience has been introduced to Ranked Battles to refine the way you play in your favorite vehicles. It is earned after every battle based on your performance on the battlefield (damage dealt, enemies destroyed, damage assisted). Learn more about different vehicle roles and how to get as much Role XP as possible, below.

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[h2]Fight to the Last to Earn a Heap of Rewards! [/h2]

The opening Season of Ranked Battles features tons of valuable rewards for good performance in battle. Meet your worthy Tier X opponents and fight to the last to earn:

• Bonds
  
• Days of WoT Premium Account
  
• Gold
  
• Directives
  
• Striking 2D custom looks
  
• Additional rewards!
  

Now, for every battle in the Qualification, you will be rewarded with directives and credits. We’ve also redistributed the prizes and increased the number of credits you can earn in the higher Divisions to make the game more enjoyable.

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Season rewards also include an updated 2D style for Tier X vehicles, one for each League, which is exclusive to Ranked Battles. To retain this honorable style, you will need to participate in future Seasons. Plus, you will receive an exclusive badge for each League that you can apply as a mark of glory and mastery.

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Bronze



Silver



Gold


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[h2]The 114 SP2: Meet the Chinese Predator! [/h2]

The ultimate reward for all three Seasons is the brand-new 114 SP2, a Tier X Chinese tank destroyer. It features a fully rotating turret mounted to the center of the hull, just like classic tanks. Thanks to this hallmark, you can play more actively and react quickly to changes in the combat situation.



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The 114 SP2 also boasts excellent dynamics and can easily change flanks or retreat swiftly, if necessary. Its 152 mm gun with good elevation angles (–7° / +20°), high accuracy, and short aiming time allow you to effectively hit opponents from a long distance. The 114 SP2 sacrifices armor for greater mobility, but it can perform brilliantly as a menacing support vehicle or a dangerous long-range sniper.

The parameters displayed are valid for the vehicle with each crew member trained to 100% major qualification level. Some vehicle characteristics can be further improved with the commander's bonus to major qualification level, crew perks and skills, as well as special in-game items.

[h2]Display Your Mastery and Get Your Annual Reward! [/h2]

Your Annual Reward will depend on the number of Rank Tokens you earn over all three Seasons of Ranked Battles 2021–2022. The more Rank Tokens you collect, the better the Annual Reward you receive. This year, among other prizes, you’ll have the opportunity to grab up to three pieces of improved equipment of your choice, from all equipment of this category, depending on your Annual Reward level. Each item can only be picked up once, so you better choose wisely!

Additionally, you can get your hands on:



Any remaining Rank Tokens will be converted into bonds at the end of the third Season.

[h2]New Items for Bonds [/h2]

Shortly before the start of Ranked Battles 2021–2022, on September 2, we'll update the list of items available for bonds in the in-game Store. You’ll be able to exchange bonds for the various items below:


[h2]Reach the Second Division and Redeem Unique Items! [/h2]

When you reach the Second Division, you’ll be able to redeem exclusive Ranked Battles items for Bonds. We've added two more great vehicles to the Ranked Battles items list. Check them out!


If you are a fan of heavies and enjoy aggressive gameplay, then the brand-new Charlemagne, a Tier VIII Premium British heavy tank, will become a valuable addition to your collection. This vehicle features solid frontal armor and great dynamics, so it can both support fellow heavies and push the enemy line with allied medium tanks. Its well-stabilized gun with –10 degrees of gun depression and a tough turret allow the Charlemagne to take full advantage of terrain on any map. Powerful and fast, this brawler is perfect for those who prefer to take the initiative on the field.



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Get ready to fight hard and earn loads of sweet rewards in the updated Ranked Battles, Commanders!