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The winter season brings Holiday Ops to World of Tanks! It’s the most wonderful time of the year—full of joy, great presents, and valuable rewards.

During Holiday Ops 2024, a festive Village will appear in place of your standard Garage, filled with the spirit of the season and friendly characters. Make your Village shine even brighter and furnish it to your taste with decorations! This year, there’s a new guest star presiding over the celebration: Vinnie Jones, the renowned British footballer and actor who will add a unique flavor to the event with his missions and assignments. Join the festivities and prepare for a huge celebration!

[h3]Holiday Ops 2024[/h3]
EU: December 1 at 7:00 CET through January 8 at 7:00 CET (UTC+1)
NA: December 1 at 02:00 PT | 04:00 CT | 05:00 ET through January 8 at 02:00 PT | 04:00 CT | 05:00 ET
ASIA: December 1 at 11:00 UTC+8 through January 8 at 11:00 UTC+8

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[h2]Event Summary[/h2]

• Dates: Starts on December 1, 2023 and ends on January 8, 2024.
  
• Garage Transformation: Your Garage becomes a festive Village featuring the guest star’s Headquarters, as well as the Christmas Tree, Fair, and Installation. Keep or change the name of your Village from last year’s event.
  
• Event Currency: Resources, available in four types (Rock Crystal, Pure Emerald, Warm Amber, and Meteoric Iron). There are different ways to obtain them: collecting them once a day in your Village, Daily mission rewards, visiting Best Friends' Villages, Large Box bonuses.
  
• Festive Atmosphere: Has 10 Levels. Increase using Rock Crystal and Pure Emerald to receive rewards such as Personal Reserves, Crew Books, special crew members, a festive 2D style, and more.
  
• Best Friends Feature: Mark two players as Best Friends. Visit their Villages for extra resources and unlock special customizations.
  
• Vinnie Jones: This year's special guest. This is what he offers. 28 Missions: Available progressively, but can be completed simultaneously. Rewards include commander Vinnie Jones, a unique 2D style, vehicle discounts, and more. 20 Assignments: Complete using Warm Amber and Meteoric Iron to boost credit and XP bonuses and unlock unique customizations.
  
  Focus on Rock Crystal and Pure Emerald to swiftly increase your Festive Atmosphere Level. For customization and economic bonuses, complete Vinnie's Assignments.
  
  
• Chaffee the Dog: Appears at Festive Atmosphere Level II, giving daily rewards for simple missions. Increase rewards with Chaffee’s Bundles.
  
• Holiday Ops Store: Unlocked at Festive Atmosphere Level X. Use resources to purchase past Holiday Ops customizations (2018-2023). Already own some? Enjoy discounts on the rest!
  
• Gift Terminal: Exchange Tokens (another in-game currency) for surprises such as consumables, Personal Reserves, Crew Books, Experimental Equipment, and more.
  

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Create your dream Village, give and get presents, and have a good time with Vinnie and all of your friends during Holiday Ops 2024!

The time of miracles is coming, Commanders!

Prepare for an electrifying twist this holiday season as Vinnie Jones, the renowned British football legend and movie star, takes center stage as the special guest of Holiday Ops 2024 in all World of Tanks games!

Vinnie's story is one of remarkable transformation. For years, he worked diligently alongside Santa, managing the naughty list. However, he yearned for a different kind of excitement, something new that would truly ignite his passion. That something, as it turns out, is ...tanks!

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This winter, Vinnie invites you all on an exciting tanking journey, promising to make your holiday season unforgettable.

Don’t be late—Holiday Ops 2024 begins December 1 in World of Tanks, World of Tanks Blitz, and World of Tanks Modern Armor! Get ready for an abundance of surprises, gifts, and a festive atmosphere, all brought to you by the magic of Holiday Ops!

Commanders, the Steam Autumn Sale is here, so now is your opportunity to take advantage of great offers!

From November 21 through November 28, dive into discounts of up to 90% on four of our most exciting DLCs. Gear up for battle with Premium Account days and a collection of large Consumables, and don't miss your chance to enhance your arsenal with a new, battle-ready tank.

Check out these hot deals!

[h3]1. Blistering Firebrand Pack (Tier II Premium Soviet Tetrarch light tank) - 90% off![/h3]


Whether you are a beginner or an experienced tanker, this tank will provide lots of fun for everyone. Coming with the Blistering Firebrand DLC, the Tetrarch is a Tier II Soviet light tank boasting a very high top speed and excellent maneuverability, as well as a powerful gun and amazing penetration values.

Also in the package:

• Garage slot
  
• 100% crew (commander with Sixth Sense)
  
• 3 days of WoT Premium Account
  

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1737351/World_of_Tanks__Blistering_Firebrand_Pack/

[h3]2. Premium Month Pack (30 days of WoT Premium Account and Large Consumables) - 60% off! [/h3]


Get the edge with the WoT Premium Account for 30 days, boosting your battle earnings with +50% to Experience and credits, plus special daily missions and bonuses in Platoons. Also, enjoy a reserve stock of up to 750,000 credits and an extra map exclusion slot. A perfect blend of benefits for all players!
This bundle contains:

• 30 days of WoT Premium Account
  
• 10 Large Repair Kits
  
• 10 Large First Aid Kit
  
• 10 Automatic Fire Extinguisher
  

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1737352/World_of_Tanks__Premium_Month_Pack/

[h3]3. Seafaring Viking Pack (Tier VI Premium Swedish Strv m/42-57 Alt A.2. medium tank) - 50% off! [/h3]


Bring the battle to your enemies with the Seafaring Viking DLC's Strv m/42-57 Alt A.2, a swift Tier VI medium tank. Packed with a high-damage clip and rapid reload under 16 seconds, it excels in ranged combat. Its small size and strategic use of cover make it a formidable opponent. Perfect for fast-paced, strategic gameplay, this tank is a thrilling addition to any player's lineup.
Also in the package:

• Garage slot
  
• 100% crew (commander with Sixth Sense)
  
• 7 days of WoT Premium Account
  

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1662504/World_of_Tanks__Seafaring_Viking_Pack/

[h3]4. Heavy Cavalry Pack (Tier VIII Polish 50TP prototyp heavy tank) - 40% off![/h3]


When you need some heavy power, bring in the 50TP prototyp, the Tier VIII Polish heavy tank from the Heavy Cavalry DLC. With its impressive gun depression, alpha damage and turret armor you can push the battle avenues and give your team many opportunities to grab the win.

The 50TP prototyp features the unique ’Winged Hussar’ style, so this heavy is adorned in paintings of horsemen with spears, and the Polish flag on the sides.

Also in the package:

• Garage Slot
  
• 100% crew (Commander with Sixth Sense)
  
• The ‘Winged Hussar’ 2D Style
  
• 30 days of WoT Premium Account
  

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1662505/World_of_Tanks__Heavy_Cavalry_Pack/

These tasty discounts won’t be around forever—take advantage of them before November 28!

It's time for Update 1.23, Commanders!

With this update, you can experience Random Events in their most exciting iteration. This spectacular map feature will be accessible on four maps: Himmelsdorf, Ruinberg, Prokhorovka, and Safe Haven.

These Random Events enhance and diversify your gameplay experience in the following ways:

• Battleground Transformation: On each map, Random Events trigger significant changes that fundamentally alter the battleground.
  
• Expanded Tactical Options: They provide you with a range of new tactical opportunities, such as unlocking previously inaccessible positions, creating new cover, or opening safer passages.
  
• Dynamic Gameplay: Random Events promote dynamic gameplay by encouraging bold maneuvers, ultimately aiding in overcoming positional deadlocks.
  

Head to our dedicated article to learn more about Random Events and the tactical opportunities they present!
https://steamcommunity.com/games/1407200/announcements/detail/5484883079151995849
[h2]Arcade Cabinet: Get Ready for Winter Excitement![/h2]
Brace yourselves for a series of three consecutive icy weekends in late December, each packed with snow, festive fun, and unusual battles!

The entertaining Arcade Cabinet event will be available on a special schedule and will feature two modes with familiar mechanics: Snowballs and Ice Age. Both modes will make a double comeback during the final weekend of the event. Put your warm padded helmet on and prepare to shoot snowballs and drift on ice!

[h2]More Festive Activities Coming Soon![/h2]
Look out for more cool events on the horizon, such as the Well-Deserved Reward and Holiday Ops, as well as other exciting winter activities. With the holiday season approaching, we’re eagerly anticipating the festivities. Stay tuned for more details coming soon!

Good luck, Commanders!

Commanders!

While map environment interaction has always been a fundamental aspect of World of Tanks gameplay, the last significant update occurred back in 2018 with the release of Update 1.0. Since then, we’ve explored various options for the future development of World of Tanks battlefields.

Now, the game has entered a new phase of its evolution with the introduction of Random Events. Initially unveiled during Recon Mission 2023, Random Events passed through all stages of development, including prototyping and testing in the Common Test, and will make their debut on the live servers with the release of Update 1.23.

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[h2]A Brief Recap of Random Events[/h2]

Let's refresh your memory of what Random Events are.

• Available on four maps: Himmelsdorf, Ruinberg, Prokhorovka, and Safe Haven.
  
  
• Occur at specific times, significantly affecting extensive areas of the maps. This impact creates fresh pathways for vehicles, potentially obstructing existing ones, while also establishing new cover and firing positions.
  
  
• Random Events Are Now Truly Random! Each event on any of the four maps has its own specific launch probability, which depends on the current combat situation. To avoid disrupting some familiar combat scenarios, Random Events are not guaranteed to happen and may not even occur during battle. Stay vigilant and always keep the situation on the battlefield under control!
  
  
• The Random Event zone will be marked by red smoke. As you approach its border, a warning notification will appear. Upon entering the zone, the countdown to the event launch begins. Use this time to take up the most strategic position within or outside the zone. Be cautious of collisions with large objects generated during the event, as they may destroy your vehicle.
  
  

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Random Events on the four maps are just the beginning. Our efforts involve the gradual redesign of more maps to deliver more dynamic content like this to you, so look out for more developments in the future!

Stay tuned and good luck, Commanders!