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Update 1.19.1 for World of Tanks is here, Commanders!

It introduces a new branch of Chinese heavy tanks that feature the jet booster mechanic. We’re also preparing a series of exciting activities, including the latest iteration of Steel Hunter. Let’s roll!



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

Meet the new Chinese heavy tanks that will spell big trouble for your opponents! The new branch consists of four researchable tanks from Tier VII through Tier X. They all boast strong turrets, well-sloped frontal armor, and powerful guns with comfortable depression angles.

But the most interesting part about them is the new jet booster mechanic. It increases both the engine power and top forward speeds, allowing you to drive faster or ram lightly armored targets. Depending on the vehicle’s tier, you can activate it up to six times per battle.

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[h2]Battle Pass Special: Judgment Day[/h2]

"Come with me if you want to live!” A special version of Battle Pass is almost here, Commanders! It will run for a short period of time and will give you the opportunity to receive iconic heroes as unique tank commanders, including John Connor and the T-800 Terminator, as well as a bunch of other juicy rewards. Don’t miss out, and get ready to fight through the Stages!

BATTLE PASS SPECIAL



[h2]Steel Hunter Returns![/h2]

Our blistering battle royale mode returns in its latest iteration! Compared to previous launches, this installment features more enjoyable rewards for good performances in Steel Hunter, so Platoon up with your friends or go solo to earn useful in-game goodies! Join the fray and fight hard to be the last hero standing!


[h2]Good luck on the battlefield, Commanders![/h2]

Try out powerful Chinese heavy tanks and enjoy a fun-filled winter in World of Tanks!

LIST OF CHANGES

Meet the new Chinese brawlers featuring the unique jet booster mechanic, Commanders!

Update 1.19.1 introduces a new sub-branch of Chinese heavy assault tanks that are destined for mid- to close-range combat. All vehicles have low silhouettes, strong hulls and turrets, and high-caliber guns with enjoyable depression angles.

Most importantly, however, these newcomers feature a jet booster mechanic that allows you to accelerate and drive faster. But before we take a closer look at these tanks’ key features, let's briefly describe the gameplay concept of the new vehicles.

[h2]Historical Background and Concept Description[/h2]

Chinese tank builders began developing projects for heavy assault tanks with jet boosters in the second half of the 1950s. These vehicles were designed according to the concept of "border cover tanks" and, in theory, were intended to overcome the most difficult terrains. Additionally, they were expected to be able to extricate themselves from viscous soils, as well as destroy engineering structures and fortified areas.

As conceived by the creators of this tank concept, jet boosters could briefly speed up a heavy combat vehicle and help it get out of a swamp, climb hills, and the like. However, none of these projects ever left the drawing board and were canceled in the late 1970s.

We carefully studied archival blueprints of Chinese heavies of that era and found their concept truly remarkable. We were especially interested in the jet booster mechanic, which could be useful on small maps or battlefields with difficult terrains. There are plenty of ways to adapt this mechanic to your tactics and playstyle!







[h2]Jet Booster Mechanic: How It Works[/h2]

The new jet booster mechanic is available for all vehicles of the branch. Let's check out how it works.

At the start of battle, the jet booster will take five seconds to prepare for use. You’ll be notified of this in a corresponding indicator bar. After that, you can activate the booster using the X key.

The boost effect will last 10 seconds and can be used between three and six times per battle with the given amount of jet fuel, depending on the vehicle’s tier. After the last use, the indicator will go out, notifying you of your empty fuel tanks, and you won’t be able to use the jet boosters for the remainder of the battle.

When jet boosters are in use, the vehicle will have difficulty turning and reversing. You will not be able to cancel the effect until one charge is fully depleted. After that, you will need to wait four seconds until the boosters are reloaded.

[h2]The BZ-58[/h2]

Now—back to the branch. Research for these brawlers starts with the BZ-58 at Tier VII. Even this transitional vehicle already embodies all the key features of the new branch: a low silhouette, solid and well-sloped frontal armor, a tough turret, and convenient -10 degrees of gun depression. These advantages are counterbalanced by poor accuracy and a long reload time.



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You will have a choice between two guns: 85 mm and 100 mm. Each gun requires a different combat use, so make your choice based on your preferred playstyle. You can activate the jet booster mechanic up to three times per battle when playing in this vehicle.

[h2]The BZ-166[/h2]

The next newcomer is the versatile Tier VIII BZ-166. All the aforementioned gameplay features continue to evolve, making this tank a menacing opponent in close- and mid-range combat. It is armed with a powerful 122 mm gun that causes 420 HP of damage per shot with the standard AP shell. The reload time is 15.5 seconds long, so make sure that each shot hits its target. Also, due to mediocre accuracy (0.44 m), this vehicle is not a suitable candidate for the role of long-range sniper.



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The vehicle has strong frontal armor and good side armor, allowing you to use various techniques for blocking damage. Compared to the BZ-58, you can activate the jet booster up to four times per battle.

[h2]The BZ-68[/h2]

In terms of characteristics and design, this tank is the closest to the top vehicle. The BZ-68 at Tier IX is always ready to shock enemies with its powerful—but not very accurate—130 mm gun, which can cause 530 HP of damage per shot with the standard AP shell and 660 HP with a HE shell.



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With a gun depression angle reaching -8 degrees and 280 mm of frontal turret armor, the BZ-68 can make the most of the terrain. It makes it easy to go hull-down, take a shot, and then pop back into cover or deflect the return shot. Thick turret armor plates and the decent sloping of the hull provide good protection against shells of same-tier opponents—and even some top-tier ones.

This high-tier tank can reach key positions or change directions faster than other armored vehicles thanks to a "near-perfect" jet booster system that can be activated up to five times per battle.

[h2]The BZ-75[/h2]

The top vehicle embodies all the notable features of its predecessors. In terms of gameplay, the Tier X BZ-75 is a classic heavy tank designed to cause damage and trade its HP on the front line—just with a jet booster as a unique feature. In addition to the low silhouette, this vehicle has excellent frontal armor, reaching 330 mm in the turret. And with -8 degrees of gun depression, it’s perfect for pressing opponents in a hull-down position.

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.

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The powerful 152 mm gun causes 650 HP of damage per shot with the standard AP shell and 840 HP with a HE shell, and it also has good DPM for this impressive caliber. Although the vehicle’s mobility is relatively low due to the BZ-75’s strong armor (the top speed is 30 km/h), it has the most durable configuration of jet boosters: six activations per battle. But don't forget about the long reload time of 18 seconds, which can be frustrating in the heat of a close battle.



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[h2]Jet Boosters: Gameplay Tips[/h2]

• This mechanic allows your vehicle to perform tactical maneuvers that are not available to other heavy tanks, especially at the start of a battle. While allied and enemy heavily armored vehicles are only just approaching their usual positions, you can already have the most advantageous firing spots secured.
  
• Jet boosters are especially useful on small maps when you need to get to key positions as quickly as possible. Use them to overcome hills or quickly cross swamps and other terrain irregularities at critical moments in battle.
  
• If you have spare jet fuel, use it to cause ramming damage, especially against lightly armored targets. Activating before ramming an opponent would increase the damage taken.
  
• If a battle is not going in your favor, use the boosters to beat a hasty retreat or take a different position to cover your allies.
  
• You can also quickly support allies on the opposite flank. If your team needs reinforcements urgently, you can rush to your allies at the speed of some medium tanks.
  

Enjoy playing these mighty Chinese brawlers, Commanders!

The New Year is here, but the holiday spirit will live on for a while yet, Commanders!

Our festivities run until January 9, 2023, at 07:00 CET (UTC+1), so you still have a week to complete some Holiday Ops to-dos! Here's a checklist to help you take full advantage of all the Holiday Ops benefits.

[h2]1. Complete the Holiday Ops 2023 Challenge![/h2]

Even if you missed the beginning of the event, you are not at a disadvantage! All missions are cumulative and can be completed at the same time.

By completing these missions, you can get your hands on a load of nice juicy rewards, including the following:

• A unique medal, cool inscriptions, and an amazing decal
  
• A spectacular 2D style featuring Milla Jovovich and unique Marks of Excellence
  
• Milla Jovovich herself as a tank commander with an exclusive voiceover—Milla comes with fully trained Repair and Firefighting skills, Brothers in Arms as a zero perk, and enough experience to learn a fourth skill or perk
  

Additionally, completing Missions From Milla will grant you credit discounts on researchable vehicles.

Didn't manage to complete last year’s Missions From Arnie during Holiday Ops 2022? After you complete all 28 Missions From Milla, you will have the opportunity to unlock additional Missions From Arnie. You can unlock up to four missions in total, and completing each one will earn you a cool Arnie-themed reward, including Arnold Schwarzenegger himself as a tank commander with a unique voiceover!

[h2]2. Finish Assignments From Guests![/h2]

And don’t forget about Assignments from our incredible guest stars, Milla and Arnie! Complete these special quests by spending a certain amount of Warm Amber and Meteoric Iron. Upon completing a given number of Assignments, you will receive stunning decals and spectacular 2D styles from Milla and Arnie with unique Marks of Excellence.

[h3]New 2D Style from Milla[/h3]



[h3]New 2D Style from Arnie[/h3]



On top of that, each completed Assignment From Arnie or Milla simultaneously increases all economic bonuses in the game! When you finish an Assignment, you'll slightly increase the bonus to credits and bonuses to all types of XP—Free, Combat, and Crew—in Random Battles (including Grand Battles).

[h2]3. Reach Festive Atmosphere Level X to Get the Maximum Rewards Possible![/h2]

Be sure to reach Festive Atmosphere Level X to obtain all the valuable in-game rewards available within this event progression! You can get up to four female crew members, a brand-new festive 2D style with unique Marks of Excellence, and much, much more!

To improve the Festive Atmosphere Level, you need to upgrade decorative objects from Level 1 to Level 5 by investing Rock Crystal and Pure Emerald. Take your time collecting them in various ways, including by completing Daily Missions and visiting your Best Friends’ Villages. The holiday season is a great time to pay visits to your fellow tankers and get some extra resources!

[h2]4. Don't Miss Your Chance to Get Formidable Vehicles and Cool 3D Styles![/h2]

Your festive Village will be disabled at the end of the event on January 9, 2023, so you will no longer be able to purchase Large Boxes. If you’re short on resources, now is the best time to grab them! And, of course, Large Boxes may drop exclusive Tier VIII and IX Premium vehicles, including these three brand-new tanks:

• NEW! The M47 Iron Arnie : A multi-role American Tier VIII medium tank with an enhanced armament and armor. It’s based on the same vehicle that Arnold Schwarzenegger owns!
  
• NEW! The BZ-176 : A Chinese Tier VIII heavy tank, and a pioneer of the upcoming branch that features the new jet booster mechanic.
  
• NEW! The Char Mle. 75 : A French Tier IX light tank, and the first Tier IX Premium vehicle from Large Boxes! It features two speed modes and is equipped with a unique six-shell autoloader.
  

You might also find a brand-new 3D style for one of the following Tier IX or X vehicles:

• Jupiter Fulgur for the Super Conqueror
  
• Sleipnir for the Strv 103B
  
• Asterius for the Controcarro 3 Minotauro
  
• Constellation for the Bat.-Châtillon 155 58
  
• Levante for the Char Futur 4
  

[h2]After the Event[/h2]

• Once the event ends, you won’t be able to apply unused credit discounts on researchable vehicles. Be sure to activate them before January 9, 2023.
  
• Any unopened Large Boxes and unspent Gift Terminal Tokens will be opened and spent automatically at the end of the event, and their rewards will be stored on your account.
  
• All of your unspent Holiday Ops resources that you accumulated during the event will disappear.
  
• After the end of the event, once the festive Holiday Ops Garage is disabled, your dog friend Chaffee will bid you farewell and leave with all his items you purchased, which will not be compensated.
  

We hope that you've been enjoying Holiday Ops 2023, winning many epic battles and earning tons of great rewards, Commanders! Stay warm, and keep yourself in a festive mood!

Battle Pass: Judgment Day is a one-time in-game event based on a collaboration between World of Tanks and the movie Terminator 2: Judgment Day. This standalone special event has many of the signature Battle Pass mechanics but is not part of the 2023 Battle Pass sequence. Along with more traditional prizes, such as Bounty Aiming, the reward roster of Judgment Day includes a rich selection of unique Terminator 2-themed items: voiced vehicle commanders, 2D styles, decals, and a one-of-its-kind Premium tank as the ultimate Improved Reward.

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[h2]Key Features of Battle Pass Special: Judgment Day[/h2]

Event Period (EU): From January 12 at 5:50 CET through January 26 at 5:20 CET (UTC+1).
Event Period (NA): From January 12 at 01:50 PT | 03:50 CT | 04:50 ET through January 26 at 01:20 PT | 03:20 CT | 04:20 ET.
Event Period (ASIA): From January 12 through January 26.

Battle Modes: You can earn Points in Random Battles (except for Grand Battles), as well as by completing Daily Missions.

Vehicle Tiers: You can earn Battle Pass Points in Random Battles by fighting in Tier VI–X vehicles, including rental vehicles. However, you can complete Daily Missions in any vehicle tier.

Progression: Battle Pass: Judgment Day consists of 50 Stages. You do not need to activate the progression like you do with Chapters of regular Battle Pass, so everyone participates in the event automatically.

Improved Pass: You can purchase an Improved Pass for 3,500 gold and gain access to additional rewards that include the T-832 tank. Stages can only be purchased with an Improved Pass.

Main Rewards: Themed in-game content created in collaboration with Terminator 2, including the T-832, a Tier VIII Premium tank with unique looks and special effects making references to the movie, as well as voiced vehicle commanders from the Terminator 2 universe, 2D styles, decals, and inscriptions.

[h2]Grab the Free DLC![/h2]

Until January 26, 2023, all Steam players can get an exclusive, time-limited DLC completely for free! With the Judgement Day: Free Pack DLC, you get three unique “Mission: Termination” Decals to decorate your favorite vehicles, as well as a bunch of Personal Reserves to boost your progress in the game.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2254150/World_of_Tanks__Judgment_Day_Free_Pack/

[h2]The Judgment Day-Themed Content Set[/h2]

The collaboration between Terminator 2: Judgment Day and World of Tanks produced a series of themed in-game content that includes a unique vehicle—the T-832—and special commanders, 2D styles, decals, and inscriptions. This set of content will be available throughout the Battle Pass: Judgment Day event, with parts of it obtainable as Base and Improved Rewards or via in-game Store bundles (the latter will also be available after the end of the event until January 31). Collect all in-game Terminator 2-themed items!



[h2]Accessing the Battle Pass: Judgment Day Screen[/h2]

You can access the Battle Pass: Judgment Day screen by clicking on a very recognizable event icon at the top of your Garage.



[h2]Progression System[/h2]

Battle Pass: Judgment Day consists of 50 Stages. You need to earn 50 Points in order to move from one Stage to the next.

You can also purchase Stages. This way, you do not need to earn Points. You can only purchase Stages with an Improved Pass.

[h2]Battle Pass Points[/h2]

Battle Pass Points can be earned in the following ways:

• In all types of Random Battles (except Grand Battles)
  
• By completing Daily Missions
  

The Points you earn cannot be lost.

You can receive Points by playing in Tier VI–X vehicles in Random Battles.

The number of Points you receive after each battle will depend on your rank in the team results by XP earned. Even if your team loses or draws, you will still receive Battle Pass Points.



Points can be obtained by completing Daily Missions. Note that you can complete Daily Missions in any vehicle tier.

The more difficult the mission, the more Points you earn.

For every 45 Daily Missions completed, you will receive an additional 50 Battle Pass Points.

[h2]Point Limit[/h2]

Each vehicle has a Point Limit that can be reached while playing in Random Battles. The higher the vehicle tier, the higher the Point Limit.

Once you reach the Point Limit on your selected vehicle, you will receive additional Points. How many additional Points you earn will depend on your vehicle's tier.



The Point Limit only applies to Points earned in Random Battles.

You can also earn Points in Tier VI–X rental vehicles. If you rent a vehicle and then decide to buy it permanently, the Points earned with the vehicle during the rental period will be saved.

Points received in Daily Missions do not affect the Point Limit, meaning you can earn Points in Daily Missions in a vehicle even after the Point Limit for that vehicle has been reached.

[h2]Improved Pass[/h2]

Upon completing each Stage, you will receive valuable rewards. There are two types of rewards: Base Rewards and Improved Rewards. Only players with an Improved Pass can receive Improved Rewards.

You can purchase an Improved Pass on the Judgment Day screen (also accessible via the special banner in the in-game Store) at any time during the event.

Immediately after purchasing an Improved Pass, you will receive all of the Improved Rewards for the Stages that you have already completed.

[h3]Follow these steps to purchase an Improved Pass:[/h3]

• Click the Battle Pass: Judgment Day icon in the Garage.
  
• On the Battle Pass: Judgment Day screen, click Purchase Improved Pass.
  
• Click Purchase to confirm the purchase. The cost of an Improved Pass—3,500 gold—will be charged to your account.
  

[h3]Purchasing Stages[/h3]

After acquiring an Improved Pass, you will be able to purchase any number of Stages.

• You will immediately receive all Base and Improved Rewards for the purchased Stages, and those Stages will be considered completed. One Stage costs 250 gold.
  
• You can buy Stages on the Battle Pass: Judgment Day screen. You can purchase as many Stages as necessary until the event progression is complete.
  

[h2]Battle Pass: Judgment Day Rewards[/h2]

You will receive valuable items for completing Stages. Below is the full list of Base and Improved Rewards for the Battle Pass: Judgment Day progression.



[h2]The T-832[/h2]

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.

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Some of the rewards must be singled out. The T-832 is a formidable war machine that stands out in the battlefield due to its combat efficiency as well as its unique visual effects inspired by the Terminator 2 movie.

[h2]The 2D Styles[/h2]

The Mimetic Polyalloy 2D style was inspired by the ability of T-1000's liquid metal to keep memory of every hit it had ever taken.



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The Skynet Bastion 2D style is a creation of an advanced AI and as such is purely functional (including the custom marks of excellence).



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[h2]Battle Pass: Judgment Day Bundles[/h2]

Throughout the event and for some time afterwards (from January 12 through January 31), special bundles with Judgment Day content and more will be available in the in-game Store for gold. Via these bundles, you can obtain special vehicle commanders Sarah Connor and T-1000, plus other valuable items.

Each bundle can be purchased up to three times per account.

The Step Into Eternity 2D style is dedicated to the hard decision made by the T-800 in the movie’s finale.



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[h2]End of the Judgment Day Event[/h2]

Here is what to expect at the end of Battle Pass: Judgment Day:

• The event screen will no longer be accessible.
  
• Once the active phase of the event ends at 5:20 CET on January 26, you will no longer be able to purchase the Improved Pass and Stages.
  
• The Judgment Day bundles in the in-game Store will remain available until January 31.
  
• The commanders will be available for recruiting for an unlimited period.
  

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