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What if tanks were outfitted with rapid-firing automatic cannons? What would the engagements between these steel behemoths be like? Well, now you can participate in these battles yourself—in the new Overwhelming Fire mode! Play in eight unconventional vehicles that are unlike anything you have seen in the game so far. Overwhelming Fire battles will be populated exclusively by these strange and wonderful armored beasts, so prepare for a whole new gameplay experience! There will be three launches of the mode, and you will be able to complete its special missions three times for a total of 1,200 .

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[h3]Overwhelming Fire[/h3]

From August 11 at 10:00 to August 13 at 23:59 CEST (UTC+2)

From August 18 at 10:00 to August 20 at 23:59 CEST (UTC+2)

From August 25 at 08:00 to August 27 at 23:59 CEST (UTC+2)

[h2]The Vehicles[/h2]

Barring their commanders, the eight vehicles available in Overwhelming Fire are the mode’s main stars. It’s jarring just how out of the ordinary they are. Sure, two barrels are nothing unusual these days, but what about a quad-barreled vehicle? Or ones that have six rotating barrels? Fancy a Maus with twin flak cannons? Or a Yoh whose automatic cannon uses a cartridge belt and has a rate of fire so intense that it can overheat? Or an arty that fires rocket salvos? Make sure to try them all!

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[h2]The Rules[/h2]

• Only the eight special vehicles created for the mode can participate in Overwhelming Fire battles. They are all the same tier.
  
• The matchmaker will limit the maximum number of B-C CS 59s (rocket arty) and EBR 40s on a team to two of each. The rest of the vehicles can be mixed and matched with no limits.
  
• Random Battles rules apply: 15v15, with Standard Battles, Assault, and Encounter Battles possible.
  
• Battles can take place on any maps used for Tier X Random Battles (except Grand Battles maps).
  
• You don’t earn credits or XP in the Overwhelming Fire mode, but you don’t spend credits on repairs, ammo, etc. either.
  
• Battle Pass Points and bonds cannot be earned in the mode. Credits and gold are not added to their respective Reserves.
  
• You cannot complete missions except those created specifically for the mode.
  
• Platoons are available, but Platoon bonuses don‘t apply.
  

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Players with low-spec CPUs and graphics cards may encounter performance issues when running the mode. To optimize your game experience, change the graphics settings in your game client in accordance with the capabilities of your CPU and graphics card.

[h2]The Rewards[/h2]

Playing in vehicles wielding a certain number of autocannons (or a couple of rocket launchers in one case) is fresh and original, plus you can earn some bonds by playing and completing special missions.

The missions will reset between the event launches, so you can complete the sequence three times and receive 1,200 in total!

Get ready to take part in a whole new kind of armored combat. Spray it, Commanders!

Commanders!

The grand celebration of World of Tanks’ 13th birthday goes on and the game is full of surprises and activities to enjoy. Earn Anniversary Coins to spend in the Anniversary Store, complete special event missions, collect rewards (including a brand-new Tier V Premium light tank for free!), take advantage of festive bonuses and discounts, and just have fun partying!

But before you jump in to the game, make sure to take part in our dedicated Community Giveaway and secure a guaranteed prize in just a few clicks!

[h3]How to participate: [/h3]

1. Head to this article.
   
2. Scroll down and click the "Rate Up” button.
   
3. Share with us in the comments how you learned about World of Tanks and for how long you have been playing the game!
   

That’s it! You’re now participating in our giveaway and will receive one Community Token after the event ends on August 21, 2023.

NOTE: Any comments that break the discussion rules may be deleted or excluded from the giveaway.

NOTE: We will send the goodies to the account associated with your Steam account.

[h3]Rewards[/h3]

• 1 Community Token
  

[h3]Steam Community Shop and Community Tokens: How It Works[/h3]

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Community Tokens are a special currency that you earn by being an active member of the World of Tanks Steam Community and by participating in various events and activities.

You can spend your Tokens in the Steam Community Shop in-game to select the rewards you need (rather than a predetermined reward, as it used to be).

To find the Steam Community Shop, log in to the game, enter the Depot from your Garage and open the “Homefront Supplies” tab. There, you will find the Steam Community Shop with all available rewards and their cost in Community Tokens.
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Have a great time celebrating!

World of Tanks marks its anniversary and invites you all to the celebration, lasting from August 10 at 06:00 CEST through August 21 at 06:00 CEST (UTC+2)! Take on special Anniversary Missions, receive a brand-new Tier V Premium light tank, earn Anniversary Coins to spend in the Anniversary Store, and enjoy yourself to the max!

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[h2]Log In Daily and Complete Anniversary Missions[/h2]
Complete Anniversary Missions and log in to the game daily to receive Anniversary Coins to trade for various items in the Anniversary Store. You can receive up to 48 Coins from missions and by logging in, plus one additional Coin for finding a hidden Easter egg! Anniversary Missions will activate daily, but all will expire only on August 21, and any number of missions can be completed in parallel. The Anniversary Store will close on August 28.

[h2]Spend Anniversary Coins[/h2]
Go to the Anniversary Store section in the in-game Store to have a look at assorted valuables you can get for Anniversary Coins. These include six 2D styles (including four new ones) that would look good on a tropical beach, a bunch of decals radiating fun beach party vibes and commemorating important events of the game’s 13th year, improved (bond) equipment of your choice, credits, Personal Reserves, consumables, and more.



[h2]Obtain the AMX 13 (FL 11)[/h2]
This Premium Tier V French light tank is a hybrid vehicle that combines the hull of the AMX 13 and the turret of the Panhard EBR wheeled armored car with a 75 mm gun—similar to those of other French light tanks. Its reduced weight makes the AMX 13 (FL 11) very mobile, and in addition to high forward and reverse top speeds, it possesses good camo values. You only need to complete eight Anniversary Missions to obtain this vehicle.



[h2]Use Bonuses and Discounts[/h2]
From August 10 at 06:00 CEST through August 21 at 08:00 CEST (UTC+2), here's what you can enjoy:

• Credit discounts on most regular and all collectible vehicles (Tiers VI–X)
  
• Gold discounts on vehicle customization items
  
• Improved Free XP to Crew XP conversion rate
  
• Discounts on crew training, re-training, and change of specialization
  

From August 10 at 06:00 CEST through August 16 at 08:00 CEST (UTC+2), here's what you can receive:

• ×2 XP from the second win of the day
  

From August 16 at 08:00 CEST through August 21 at 08:00 CEST (UTC+2), don’t miss out on the following:

• ×5 XP for the first win of the day
  
• Credit discounts on equipment and consumables
  
• Improved Elite XP to Free XP conversion rate
  
• WoT Premium Account discounts
  

Even more bonuses and discounts will be available throughout the celebration, so be on the lookout for them!

[h2]Visit the Anniversary Sale![/h2]
Treat yourself—or your friends!—to bundles containing rare and valuable vehicles, styles, and crew members, some of whom hail from in-game events past. There are several bundles with the GSOR 1010, a totally new Tier VIII Premium British wheeled medium tank!

[h2]Choose Ypur Team[/h2]
A muscular mouse, a curious cat, and a jovial reindeer enter a tough contest… For the duration of the celebration, swear your allegiance to one of these three World of Tanks mascots on the dedicated portal. Join forces with other tankers from your team and give additional meaning to your daily battle feats by making them count towards a common goal. Compete extra hard against other teams and earn extra rewards!



Choose Your Team

[h2]Pick Up Twitch Drops[/h2]
From August 10 through August 20, watch Twitch livestreams with Drops enabled and earn special currency to spend in the Anniversary Store. And on August 11, join World of Tanks official channels for the opportunity to earn even more valuable and rare rewards!

[h3]Happy World of Tanks Anniversary, Commanders![/h3]

Get yourself as many presents as you can, and have all the possible fun at the eleven-day-long party!

Learn More...

Commanders!

August in World of Tanks is always filled with captivating activities, and this year is taking things even further! Get ready for in-game events, special gifts, exclusive offers, and more. To make sure you don’t miss any of the fun, we’ve created this brief overview of the most important activities in World of Tanks this August.

This article will be updated during the month with more information about ongoing and upcoming events.

[h2]Celebrate World of Tanks’ 13th Birthday![/h2]

World of Tanks is turning 13, so from August 10 through August 21 the game will be buzzing with festive activities! Complete special Anniversary Missions, park a brand-new Tier V Premium light tank in your Garage for free, earn Anniversary Coins to spend in the Anniversary Store, take part in a dedicated Giveaway, and just have fun!

https://steamcommunity.com/games/1407200/announcements/detail/3678929839493130293

[h2]Wargaming Celebrates its 25th Anniversary: Join the Party![/h2]

A big date for our company and a big celebration for all our players! Up until August 8, 2023, you can grab a special free DLC and treat yourself to various offers and exclusive cross-product bundles. These bundles contain in-game content for several Wargaming titles at once and are available at impressive discounts of up to 90%: a perfect opportunity to try out new games or expand your existing collections!

[h2]Participate in the Anniversary Giveaway! [/h2]

Just a few simple steps and you’re in for a guaranteed reward of one Community Token! You can exchange your Tokens for useful rewards such as days of WoT Premium Account, Personal Reserves, a rental Premium tank, and more. A nice way to speed up your progress in the game by being an active Steam Community member!

https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1407200/view/3677802763031400458

[h2]Play the Old-School Steel Hunter![/h2]

During August, you can play the good old Steel Hunter in its classic form without any gameplay experiments. The event runs twice: from July 31 through August 7 and from August 21 through August 28. Do your best to be the last Hunter standing, earn Battle Pass Points, complete the event Progression, and get nice rewards!

https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1407200/view/3678929205867806080

[h2]Get ready for Overwhelming Fire![/h2]

This special event will feature eight modified vehicles of the same tier but different types, all equipped with fast-firing automatic cannons! Each of the vehicles has its own strengths and features unique gameplay, which you will be able to try out on the battlefield.

[h2]Complete the Battle Pass![/h2]

Join three Battle Pass heroes in their adventures in Season XI! The season goes on until September 6, 2023, so you still have plenty of time to complete unfinished chapters, gather Collections, and earn Progression rewards.

https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1407200/view/3705945096219377348

Stay tuned for more news and keep on tanking!

Commanders!

It may be hard for some to believe, but it’s true: Wargaming is celebrating its 25th anniversary! The company was founded 25 years ago, and over these 25 years we've been doing our best to create the most exciting and captivating projects for millions of players worldwide. Together with our huge international Wargaming Community, we’ve managed to overcome many challenges and reach lots of important milestones. And, after all these years, we are as passionate as ever to keep on delivering the best possible gaming experience for our amazing players.

Thank you for staying with Wargaming, and let’s celebrate this wonderful occasion together: gifts and bargains await!

[h3]Wargaming’s 25th Anniversary[/h3]
August 2, 2023, through August 8, 2023

[h2]Start the Party with Free DLC![/h2]

We’re staying committed to our “reverse birthday present” traditions: a new time-limited Free DLC is waiting for you on the Steam Store page! Go ahead and claim the Wargaming Free Party Pack right now to receive a day of WoT Premium Account and a handful of Personal Reserves to boost your progress in the game. Keep in mind that the DLC is only up for grabs until the end of the event!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2479850/World_of_Tanks__Wargaming_Party_Free_Pack/

[h2]Explore Cross-Product Bundles![/h2]

World of Tanks has teamed up with other Wargaming titles to create a selection of exclusive bundle offers, available at bargain prices! These bundles include a bunch of items for several games at once: it's the perfect choice both for those who are already familiar with other Wargaming titles and those who want to try them out for the first time! Check them out below:

[h3]4-in-1 Bundle – 90% Off![/h3]

Available at a crazy 90% discount, this bundle is packed with content: by purchasing it, you will receive items for 4 games at once!

https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/33616/WG25_4in1_Bundle/

[h3]Combined Arms Bundle – 70% Off! [/h3]

Created in collaboration with World of Warships, this bundle will grant you heaps of content for both games at a substantial discount.

https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/33912/World_of_Warships_x_World_of_Tanks__Combined_Arms_Bundle/

[h2]Strike a “Striking Deal”![/h2]

Don’t miss out on the Striking Deal Bundle, which consists of the Lightweight Fighter Pack and a completely new Exclusive Customization Pack, filled with unique customization elements. Pick up this bundle to park the dangerous Cromwell B Tier VI medium tank in your Garage and boast the Steam-exclusive customization, including the spectacular Steam Powered 2D style in Wargaming brand colors.

https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/33634/World_of_Tanks__Striking_Deal_Bundle/

[h2]Visit the In-Game Store for More Offers![/h2]

You can find even more deals in the in-game Store during the event. Three more packs with extravagant customization elements await you there: check out Decals with unusual interpretations of different in-game shell types and try to get all the references we’ve hidden in the Emblems!

But the real treat is the Triple Bargain Pack, available at a 40% discount. It includes 3 days of WoT Premium Account and some Personal Reserves, as well as additional free content for two other Wargaming titles: World of Warships and World of Warplanes!

To get the complimentary content after purchasing the bundle, you need to log in to World of Warships and World of Warplanes from the same Steam account before August 31, 2023. This will grant you the Tier II Premium American Albany Cruiser featuring a Commander with 6 skill points and the Tier III Premium British Hawker P.V.3 fighter featuring a 100% trained pilot and a special customization set. Grab the bundle and be a menace for your opponents not only on land, but also at sea and in the sky!

NOTE: All event-special bundles and DLCs are only available until August 8th, 2023.

[h2]Watch the Anniversary Stream! [/h2]

During the event, we will be broadcasting a thematic Anniversary Stream, where our Community Manager Pavel and our Publishing Product Manager Danila will be showing off some World of Tanks gameplay and chatting about the Anniversary event. Our friends from World of Warships and World of Tanks Blitz will join the fun as well, telling you about their parts of the celebration!

[h2]Participate in the Dedicated Community Giveaway! [/h2]

Wargaming’s Anniversary Party is the perfect opportunity to earn more Community Tokens for the Steam Community Shop! Take part in our special Giveaway and receive a guaranteed reward of one Community Token! All you need to do is the following:

1. Press the Rate Up button under this article
   
2. Write some birthday wishes for Wargaming in the comments!
   

That’s all! If you complete these steps, you will receive your Token shortly after the Giveaway ends on August 8, 2023.

[h2]Enjoy the Party![/h2]

This is a very important milestone for us, Commanders, so let’s celebrate it with a blast!

Enjoy everything we’ve prepared for you and, as always, roll out to victory!