World of Tanks News

The hottest season of battles is already here, Commanders!

Summer has arrived, but it's going to get even hotter in World of Tanks. Get ready to take part in a whole series of exciting activities, August Heat, which will delight you with cool events, long-awaited game modes, and other specials. Plus, 2021 marks the 11th anniversary of World of Tanks, and we invite all of you to join our birthday bash! Jump in—August will be full of surprises!

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[h2]Czechoslovakian Heavy Tanks Are Coming! [/h2]

Asphalt will melt under the tracks of the brand-new Czechoslovakian heavy tanks storming onto the battlefields of our game. We’re adding an entire branch with four researchable Tier VII–X brawlers, so get ready to Czech it out this August!



[h2]The 11th Anniversary of World of Tanks [/h2]

World of Tanks was born on August 12 in Minsk, the heart of Wargaming. 2021 marks the 11th anniversary of our game, and we're planning a grand celebration to honor this milestone! We've prepared a festive Garage and exciting gifts for all of you as a token of our sincere gratitude and appreciation. Let’s party together!



[h2]Field Modification [/h2]

This brand-new feature allows you to fine-tune your favorite Tier VI–X vehicles to enhance their strengths and adjust them to better suit your personal playstyle. Discover new facets of your gameplay and make your tanks more competitive in battles!



[h2]Premium Vehicle Rebalancing [/h2]

We’re continuing to rebalance iconic Premium vehicles and improve the characteristics of some of your favorite tanks from different nations. The T34, IS-6, and other popular tanks will receive their own improvements. Enjoy!



[h2]A New Map: Safe Haven [/h2]

Get ready to experience intense battles on a fresh Random Battles map! Safe Haven, a picturesque 1,000x1,000-meter summer locale, features a demilitarized civilian port with a huge bunker. There is also a spacious green area and traditional Japanese fishing village, so all vehicle types will find plenty of cover and room to maneuver here.

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[h2]Improve Your Navigation Skills in Topography [/h2]

A new training mode is coming to World of Tanks: Topography. In this single-player mode, you’ll be able to master the basics of playing on maps of different difficulty levels. Completing special missions and exploring maps will improve your navigation skills and help you survive in the fiercest of battles.



[h2]Frontline 2021 Is Just Around the Corner [/h2]

Frontline, the most epic mode in World of Tanks, will return to the game in August 2021 with a reworked Combat Reserves system. Plus, this Season, Tier IX vehicles are allowed after a certain stage in the battle.



[h2]Try Your Hand at Recon Mission![/h2]

Recon Mission, our new mode that will give you the first chance to try out possible changes in the game, is about to hit the live servers! We are currently improving it and will share more details soon.



[h2]Get Ready to Showcase Your Mastery [/h2]

Finally, a surprise activity awaits you, which we’ll keep secret for now. More details are coming soon, so stay tuned and get ready to show off your skills!



August is a great time to play tanks, so don't miss out!

Commanders!

Do you think a "Collectathon" tag is right for WoT? Are visual components, such as “Historical” or “Realistic” important to you? Maybe you like the tank driving experience or contests with worthy rivals? Tell us more by adding the tags you think are suitable for World of Tanks, and we'll grant you one day of WoT Premium Account!

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

NOTE! During this event, the 1 day of WoT Premium Account will only be granted once, regardless of the number of tags suggested/added. Please allow for a few days for the Premium Account to be granted to your account.

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

Summer is in its prime, rich in free time.

We have days of Premium Account, some Credits, and one free Garage Slot for everyone. Claim it all with a single click!



[h3]A little bit more information about how these goodies can be useful for you: [/h3]
1x Garage slot

• A place for a new vehicle in your collection.
  

150,000 Credits

• Credits are the main in-game currency. You can spend Credits on new modules, equipment, and vehicles. Credits are also used to repair vehicles after battle, to purchase crew directives, and to resupply ammunition and consumables.
  

3 Days of World of Tanks Premium Account that provides:

• A +50% bonus to Combat Experience, Crew Experience, and Credits in every battle.
  
• An additional x3 multiplier to experience earned in a victorious Random Battle of your choice, that can be applied up to 5 times a day.
  
• An extra bonus of up to 750,000 Credits within 7 days. Also, a 10% bonus to Credits earned goes to a special vault.
  
• Three simple missions offering nice rewards.
  
• Being able to exclude up to two maps (instead of one).
  
• A 15% Credit bonus when playing in a Platoon. Also, Platoon members without the Premium Account receive a 10% bonus.
  

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1694280/World_of_Tanks__Free_Starter_Pack/

Accept the gift and have even more fun when playing!

Commanders!
Today we are adding 12 rare and precious trading cards and 6 badges for World of Tanks. There are also 3 backgrounds to adorn your profile with, and 5 emoticons to help you express yourself.

[h2]Trading Cards[/h2]
11 cards represent 11 nations from the game and the last one symbolizes love of World of Tanks. Each of the 11 tanks shown on the cards is a Tier X vehicle, the apex of its research branch. Before putting a tank like these into your Garage, you need to go through hundreds of battles on Tier I to IX vehicles.
This long journey is a big part of World of Tanks gameplay. You learn the basics throughout Tiers I to IV, find your favorite vehicles on Tiers V to VII, and refine your playstyle on Tiers VIII to X.

Play World of Tanks and have some Tier X tanks in the game and on the Steam cards!

[h3]Let's take a look at some of the cards.[/h3]



[h2]How to get some cards?[/h2]
For all F2P games on Steam each $9 spent grant one card drop, but it's just a bonus; don't forget you can also craft booster packs using gems, which is cheaper. For turning a pack of cards into a game badge, you'll receive random rewards from a set of game-related items—unique emoticons and backgrounds. If you want a specific item only, you can trade or buy it on the market directly.
NOTE: If you've spent some funds in World of Tanks on Steam, check the inventory notifications—there already might be some cards waiting for you!

[h2]What else can I do with cards?[/h2]
After receiving one of the trading cards, you can see the full image and use it as a wallpaper.
You can always sell them over to the connoisseurs at the Steam Market.

[h3]More info on:[/h3]
•  Steam Trading Cards 
•  Steam Trading Cards FAQ 
•  Community Market 
• Steam trading, trade offers and recommended trading practices.

Expand your collection of cards! Collect them all!

Commanders!

Update 1.14 will introduce the Safe Haven map to World of Tanks. This location, set in Japan during a period of immense economic growth, features novelties related both to gameplay (which may become “double-decked” in one spot) and to visual design. Let’s take a closer look at Safe Haven!



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[h2]Look and Feel[/h2]
Basking in the warm sunlight of a summer morning, Safe Haven features many elements that knowledgeable players will easily recognize as Japanese. While there’s no direct real-world prototype for the location, its topography is based on the Chūgoku region in southwestern Honshu—specifically on the area adjacent to the Seto Inland Sea. The area is visibly populated, with countless patches of cultivated land, a fishing village beyond the playable area, and a landmark site atop a hill as an embodiment of the spirit of the entire location. The site is indestructible and cannot be accessed by players.


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The modern age is represented on the map by the massive structures of the seaport. The vast complex, featuring two covered drydocks and coastal defense bunkers, used to be a navy facility. It’s now demilitarized, with two large barges moored in long deep-water quays, ready to be loaded with goods. A tall crane of a traditionally Japanese design towers over the area, ready to perform the task. Another iconic Japanese industrial-age structure is the truss bridge in the hills.

Smaller unique features designed specifically for Safe Haven include cars, road markings in Japanese, and traditional houses in the old village on the coast beyond the playable area. Alas, there’s no perfect harmony between the old and the new here, as the commercial port infrastructure is encroaching upon this peaceful idyll.

[h2]Gameplay[/h2]
Safe Haven is a spacious map (1,000x1,000 meters) that is available only for Standard Battles in Tier IV–X vehicles. Gameplay-wise, the location can be divided into two large zones. The concrete-clad harbor suits well-armored heavies and assault TDs, offering them good (and, in some places, nearly complete) protection from artillery fire, plus a number of chokepoints to brawl for. The low hills farther inland form a large and picturesque green area which favors faster and less-armored vehicles. Ambush TDs and SPGs will also find some cozy positions here.


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[h2]Music[/h2]
The soundtrack to the Safe Haven map is the result of collaboration between the World of Tanks audio team and Akira Yamaoka, renowned composer of Silent Hill fame. The interesting twist is that Mr. Yamaoka had delivered a tanks-themed, Japan-flavored suite well before the map took its shape. Therefore, one could say that the spirit of the location was born and, for a time, existed in a purely musical form (like in many a creation myth), only to later unfold completely into a place where you can show your battle prowess against a beautiful backdrop.

Gather your strength, Commanders, and get ready to roll out on a new battlefield!