World of Tanks News

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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[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 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 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!

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

Commanders!

Of all the things that contribute to players’ performance in World of Tanks, map knowledge is one of the most indispensable.

Many a player will recall those fatal situations where taking one wrong direction caused them to return to the Garage before they knew it, spoiling both their mood and statistics. Having observed these struggles from new and veteran players alike when getting to grips with maps, we’ve decided to introduce a new training mode: Topography. To get a quick idea of what it is and how it will benefit you, check out the overview below.

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[h2]What is Topography? [/h2]

Topography is a single-player training mode where commanders are shown the ropes of map navigation in World of Tanks. The idea behind Topography is simple: You’ll play four different scenarios while learning the “traffic patterns” that are typical for certain maps, depending on the base you start at and the vehicle type you play. You’ll be shown the main routes, key places to seek cover, and many other positions to understand how to avoid being destroyed, as well as how (and where) to use your vehicle to the fullest. All scenarios, including suggested routes, firing lines, and enemy behavior, are based on heatmaps from real battles.

And the best part? For your training achievements, you’ll be generously rewarded!

[h2]How Does It Work? [/h2]

• Find the mode in the client.
  
• Choose a map and one of four scenarios.
  
• Enter the battle. 
  
• Move through the map, following all the hints.
  
• Destroy AI-controlled opponents. 
  
• Get skilled and rewarded!  
  

And now for the details. 

[h2]Scenarios [/h2]

Each map has four scenarios available to explore the locations in detail and from different perspectives. Depending on the chosen scenario, you’ll enter the battle either from Base 1 or Base 2 in either a maneuverable or armored tank. Both vehicles are exclusive to Topography, the former functioning as a support tank and the latter an assault tank.

Each scenario consists of several missions. Essentially, all missions are about moving in certain directions and destroying certain targets, the AI-controlled opponents representing average vehicles of relevant tiers. They can only move their turrets, but beware—they can shoot!

All scenarios are time limited. With each completed mission, the time provided for the scenario will be extended. And for playing all four scenarios on a given map, you’ll be granted a special reward.

[h2]Hints [/h2]

Throughout your training battles, guidance signs will be popping out along the way to help you through. They are:

• Base — the point on the map where you will start the battle, depending on the chosen scenario.
  
• Navigation markers — white markers showing the optimal direction to the target.
  
• Targets — AI-controlled opponents shown as red dots on the minimap.
  
• Priority targets — enemy vehicles with a special icon above them. They should be destroyed to complete local missions.
  
• Firing lines — upon entering these special zones, you’ll be assigned a “local mission” to destroy a priority target. For completing the task, you’ll be granted additional time.
  
• Spotting system — this forewarns you when you’ve crossed the enemy detection area. In this case, the Sixth Sense icon will be displayed along with the corresponding audio signal, and an eye symbol will appear on the minimap.  
  

[h2]Maps  [/h2]

Currently, Topography is available on 15 Standard Battle maps, with the scenarios varying in difficulty.  

Easier scenarios will be available for Tier IV and V vehicles and will be played on:  

1. Mines
   
2. Ruinberg
   
3. Steppes
   
4. Ensk
   
5. Mannerheim Line
   
6. Lakeville
   

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More difficult scenarios will be available for Tier VI and VII vehicles and will be available on:  

1. Karelia
   
2. Sand River
   
3. Malinovka
   
4. Prokhorovka
   
5. Province
   
6. Widepark
   
7. Kharkov
   
8. El Halluf
   
9. Mountain Pass
   

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In the future, the map pool will be expanded, and one more difficulty level will be added.  

[h2]Who Can Participate? [/h2]

Everyone is welcome! However, since new players need the navigation training the most, preference will be given to them. This means that if too many players are looking to play the Topography mode at the same time, a queue will be activated, and newcomers will be the first to enter.

[h2]How Will You Benefit from Topography? [/h2]

Apart from boosting your navigation skills and in-game performance, you’ll get rewards, including credits, Free XP, and consumables—the latter on the condition that all missions are completed. Plus, it’s so much fun playing World of Tanks when you know the battlefields like the back of your hand!

Please note: The traffic pattens you’ll be shown in the Topography mode are just recommendations. A real battlefield will require you to adapt your route to the situation and play according to your team's strategy.