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Mark 81 Years Since D-Day

[p]Commanders![/p][p][/p][p]Commemorate one of the most pivotal events of World War II with a special D-Day-themed event. Battle your way through exclusive missions and unlock valuable rewards—including a Premium vehicle and unique customization items.[/p][p][/p]
[p][/p]
[p]EU (CEST/UTC+2)[/p]
[p]NA (ET | CT | PT)[/p]
[p]APAC (UTC+8)[/p]
[p]Start:[/p]
[p]June 6 at
11:00[/p]
[p]June 6 at
02:00 | 04:00 | 05:00[/p]
[p]June 6 at
17:00[/p]
[p]End:[/p]
[p]June 13 at
11:00[/p]
[p]June 13 at
02:00 | 04:00 | 05:00[/p]
[p]June 13 at
17:00[/p]
[h2]XP Special and Discount[/h2][p]Make the most of the weekend bonuses and power up your favorite crews with discounts.[/p]
  • [p]1 Free XP to 15 Crew XP conversion[/p]
  • [p]×1.5 XP for every battle (top 10 by base XP, Tier IV–X, after first win)[/p]
  • [p]Discounts on crew actions[/p]
[h2]D-Day Missions and Progression[/h2][p]Take on a series of D-Day-themed missions in Random Battles. Each completed mission earns you D-Day Tokens, which automatically unlock rewards along the event Progression path.[/p][p]Whether you're storming Omaha in a Sherman or defending the line in a Churchill, your efforts will be rewarded![/p][p][/p][p]Highlights:[/p]
  • [p]M10 RBFM — Tier V French Premium TD[/p]
  • [p]3D style: "Sirocco"[/p]
  • [p]2D style: "Turning the Tide"[/p]
  • [p]Personal Reserves[/p]
  • [p]1 day of WoT Premium Account[/p]
  • [p]Consumables[/p]
[p][/p][h2]Twitch Drops[/h2][p]Watch official World of Tanks Twitch streams and selected content creators to earn Guaranteed and Mystery Drops, including:[/p]
  • [p]M4A2E4 Sherman[/p]
  • [p]GSOR 1008[/p]
  • [p]"Overlord" 2D style[/p]
  • [p]Consumables[/p]
  • [p]Days of WoT Premium Account[/p]
  • [p]Personal Reserves[/p]
[h3]Official Channels:[/h3][p][/p][h3]Community Streams:[/h3]
[p][/p]
[p]EU (CEST/UTC+2)[/p]
[p]NA (ET | CT | PT)[/p]
[p]APAC (UTC+8)[/p]
[p]Start:[/p]
[p]June 6 at
17:00[/p]
[p]June 6 at
05:00 | 07:00 | 08:00[/p]
[p]June 6 at
20:00[/p]
[p]End:[/p]
[p]June 9 at
17:00[/p]
[p]June 9 at
08:00 | 10:00 | 11:00[/p]
[p]June 9 at
23:00[/p]
[p][/p][h3]How to Receive Twitch Drops[/h3][p]\[expand][/p][p]In order to receive Twitch Drops, you need to have an account linked to your email. If you haven't completed this process yet, you'll need to do so first to participate in the activity. After that, make sure to link your World of Tanks and Twitch accounts to receive your prize. Check our official Twitch Drops guide to learn more.\[/expand][/p][h2]D-Day Challenge[/h2]
[p][/p]
[p]EU (CEST/UTC+2)[/p]
[p]NA (ET | CT | PT)[/p]
[p]APAC (UTC+8)[/p]
[p]Start:[/p]
[p]June 6 at
11:00[/p]
[p]June 6 at
02:00 | 04:00 | 05:00[/p]
[p]June 6 at
17:00[/p]
[p]End:[/p]
[p]June 9 at
11:00[/p]
[p]June 9 at
02:00 | 04:00 | 05:00[/p]
[p]June 9 at
17:00[/p]
[p]Prove your battlefield skills and climb the Leaderboard! All you have to do is play 15 Random Battles with Tier VI–X vehicles and earn the most base XP you can.[/p][p][/p][p]Top Rewards:[/p]
  • [p]Caernarvon Action X[/p]
  • [p]Sherman VC Firefly[/p]
  • [p]"Turning the Tide" 2D style[/p]
[h3]Join the Challenge[/h3][p]EU NA ASIA[/p][p][/p][h2]D-Day Offers[/h2]
[p][/p]
[p]EU (CEST/UTC+2)[/p]
[p]NA (ET | CT | PT)[/p]
[p]APAC (UTC+8)[/p]
[p]Start:[/p]
[p]June 6 at
11:00[/p]
[p]June 6 at
02:00 | 04:00 | 05:00[/p]
[p]June 6 at
17:00[/p]
[p]End:[/p]
[p]June 13 at
11:00[/p]
[p]June 13 at
02:00 | 04:00 | 05:00[/p]
[p]June 13 at
17:00[/p]
[p]Get your hands on themed vehicles and styles! Offers include:[/p]
  • [p]Bretagne Panther: a French take on the Panther[/p]
  • [p]A43 BP prototype: a British brawler backed by history[/p]
  • [p]Gonsalo: heavy firepower with battlefield presence[/p]
  • [p]2D Styles: including "Overlord" and the brand-new "Turning the Tide"[/p]
[p][/p][hr][/hr][p]Honor the heroes of Normandy, and check out the portal for more details.[/p]

Update 1.29: Summer Vibes

Commanders!

Update 1.29: Summer Vibes brings the wild new Arcade Cabinet Equalize! mode, the return of Steel Hunter, and the launch of Battle Pass Season XVII with fresh 3D styles and tons of rewards. Get ready for exciting battles and new experiences!

World of Tanks servers for Update 1.29 will be available from:

EU (CEST/UTC+2)
[center]NA (ET | CT | PT)[/center]
[center]ASIA (UTC+8)[/center]
June 4 at 08:30
[center]June 3 at 09:00 | 08:00 | 06:00[/center]
[center]June 3 at 07:00[/center]

[h2]Arcade Cabinet: Equalize![/h2]

Equalize! will run in two separate launches:

EU (CEST/UTC+2)
NA (ET | CT | PT)
APAC (UTC+8)
Launch 1 Start
June 13 at 10:00
June 13 at 10:00 | 09:00 | 07:00
June 13 at 13:00
Launch 1 End
June 15 at 00:00
June 17 at 01:00 | 00:00 | June 16 at 22:00
June 15 at 04:00
Launch 2 Start
June 20 at 10:00
June 20 at 10:00 | 09:00 | 07:00
June 20 at 13:00
Launch 2 End
June 22 at 00:00
June 24 at 01:00 | 00:00 | June 23 at 22:00
June 23 at 04:00


Prepare to go into battle in a vehicle of any tier and meet adversaries of any tier! Parameters of non-top-tier vehicles are boosted: the lower the tier, the bigger the boost. With their HP pools and firepower increased, sneaky and compact lower-tier vehicles can help their side secure a win.

[h2]Steel Hunter Returns[/h2]
EU (CEST/UTC+2)
NA (ET | CT | PT)
APAC (UTC+8)
Start
June 23 at 08:00
June 23 at 09:00 | 08:00 | 06:00
June 23 at 08:00
End
June 30 at 03:00
June 30 at 04:00 | 03:00 | 01:00
June 30 at 03:00

Arriving three weeks after the update, the battle royale mode offers a chance to collect Progression Points and earn Steel Seals to spend on various rewards including a well-known but amazing progressive 2D style. Like the last time, you can play in Random Platoons with optional voice chat. Be prepared for tough competition: The skill-based matchmaker will be active for solo players and Platoons!

[h2]Battle Pass Season XVII: Combat Ready[/h2]

Start on the road to rich rewards that include fresh hi-tech 3D styles (for the M48A5 Patton, the FV230 Canopener, and the WZ-111 model 5A) and a trio of tough Commanders. Benefit from the features introduced in Season XVI (the Vault, Battle Pass Circuit, and Vouchers), and pick up a brand-new Object 265T or the ERAC 105 Proto for Tokens.

UPDATE 1.29—FULL DETAILS
EU NA ASIA




[h3]Premium Account[/h3]

[h3]Downtime[/h3]



Players with WoT Premium Account will be credited an additional 24 hours of Premium Account time to make up for the update maintenance period.
World of Tanks servers will be down on:

EU: June 4, 2025, from 02:30 CEST (UTC+2) until 08:30 CEST (UTC+2).
NA: June 3, 2025, from 06:00 – 11:30 (PT) | 08:00 – 13:30 (CT) | 09:00 – 14:30 (ET).
ASIA: June 3, 2025, from 02:00 (UTC+8) until 07:00 (UTC+8).



Roll Out!

The Summer Token Store is Bringing Hot Items

Commanders!

The heat of summer is bringing with it even hotter rewards in the Summer Token Store. Watch your favorite World of Tanks Twitch streams throughout the sunny season (Make sure Drops are enabled!) to earn tokens and redeem them for Premium vehicles like the T78 and Pz.Kpfw. T 25, 3D styles, and more.

EU (CEST/UTC+2)
NA (ET | CT | PT)
APAC (UTC+8)
Start
June 2 at 17:00
June 2 at 11:00 | 10:00 | 08:00
June 2 at 23:00
End
July 14 at 17:00
July 14 at 11:00 | 10:00 | 08:00
July 14 at 23:00


[h2]Weekly and Weekend Twitch Drops[/h2]

Tune in to participating World of Tanks streams and earn Summer Tokens every week through Twitch Drops. The more you watch, the more you earn!
  • Weekly Twitch Drops are doubled. You can now earn one at the beginning of the week and a second one starting midweek.
  • Weekly Twitch Drops can be claimed after 180 minutes of watch time from Monday through Wednesday and Wednesday through Friday.
  • Weekend Twitch Drops can be claimed after 180 minutes of watch time from Friday through Monday.
  • Each completed Drop must be claimed through the Twitch Inventory or the stream chat.
  • Weekly and weekend campaign schedules may vary based on ongoing events.


[h2]Token Earnings Breakdown[/h2]

Duration
Weekly Drops
Weekend Drops
Total Tokens Earned
02/06 – 09/06
5 + 5
5
15
09/06 – 16/06
5 + 5
5
30
16/06 – 23/06
5 + 5
5
45
23/06 – 30/06
5 + 5
5
60
30/06 – 07/07
5 + 5
5
75
07/07 – 14/07
5 + 5
5
90


[h2]Token Store Rewards[/h2]

Exchange those Summer Tokens burning a hole in your pocket for valuable rewards in the Summer Token Store! Here are the highlights:
  • T78—Premium Tier VI American Tank Destroyer (50 Tokens)
  • Pz.Kpfw. T 25—Premium Tier V German Medium Tank (45 Tokens)
  • Improved Rotation Mechanism and Vertical Stabilizer (40 tokens each)
  • 3D styles for 60TP Lewandowskiego, T95, and Vz. 55 (30 Tokens each)
  • "Summer" and "Tree Frog" 2D styles (20 Tokens each)

To visit the Token Store, simply enter the Depot from your Garage and open Homefront Supplies.



[h3]How to Receive Twitch Drops[/h3]
[expand]
In order to receive Twitch Drops, you need to have an account linked to your email. If you haven't completed this process yet, you'll need to do so first to participate in the activity. After that, make sure to link your World of Tanks and Twitch accounts to receive your prize. Check our official Twitch Drops guide to learn more.[/expand]

Heat up your summer with your favorite World of Tanks Twitch streams, and don't forget to spend your Summer Tokens before the store closes on July 21.


LEARN MORE

Roll Out!

Battle Pass Season XVII: Combat Ready

Commanders!

Battle Pass Season XVII: Combat Ready rolls out with enticing rewards and fresh Core Vehicles in high-tech progressive 3D styles. It's time to earn big and dominate the battlefield!


[h3]BATTLE PASS SEASON XVII[/h3]
EU: June 4, 2025, until ~ early September 2025
NA: June 3, 2025, until ~ early September 2025
ASIA: June 3, 2025, until ~ early September 2025

[h2]Key Season Features[/h2]
[h3]Vault Rewards Expanded[/h3]
Use Chips earned from select Battle Pass Stages to redeem Premium vehicles, crew members, 2D and 3D styles, various customizations, and other goodies in the Battle Pass Vault.

[h3]Elite Circuit[/h3]
After completing all three Chapters, enter the Elite Circuit—a five-Stage post-progression loop. Earn bonds, Chips, and Vouchers repeatedly until the Season ends!

[h3]Vouchers[/h3]
Collect Battle Pass Vouchers in the Elite Circuit and redeem them for a surprise drop of credits, Free XP, or Experimental Equipment components. What will your luck bring?

[h2]Core Vehicles in Brand-New 3D Styles[/h2]
Three new core vehicles lead the charge this Season—each with a stunning progressive 3D style:
  • FV230 Canopener: an unstoppable heavy breakthrough warrior.
  • M48A5 Patton: a tactical mid-range support fighter.
  • WZ-111 model 5A: a hard-hitting heavy for aggressive engagements.

[h2]Earn Base and Improved Rewards![/h2]
Advance through three Chapters of 50 Stages each to unlock an arsenal of rewards:
  • Unique 3D styles and crew members
  • Tokens, bonds, credits, and ×5 XP missions
  • Experimental Equipment and directives
  • And more!

[h3]Base Rewards[/h3]

[h3]Improved Rewards[/h3]

[h2]Tier IX Reward Tanks for Tokens[/h2]
Exchange Tokens for powerful Tier IX reward vehicles. This year's roster includes 13 powerful warriors, now featuring two recently introduced newcomers:
  • Object 265T: a Soviet heavy tank built to brawl
  • ERAC 105 Proto: a swift and stealthy French scout
Get combat-ready and claim your rewards, Commanders!

Warhammer Skulls Festival—Customizations, Free DLC, and more!

More skulls for the Warhammer Skulls Festival 2025, Commanders!

EU (CEST/UTC+2)
NA (ET | CT | PT)
APAC (UTC+8)
Start
May 22 at 18:00
May 22 at 12:00 | 11:00 | 09:00
May 23 at 00:00
End
May 29 at 18:00
May 29 at 05:00 | 04:00 | 02:00
May 30 at 00:00

The annual Warhammer Skulls Festival is coming to Steam once again, and World of Tanks is honored to be among the games celebrating the grimdark universe of Warhammer 40,000!

Explore a range of time-limited offers on content inspired by various Warhammer 40,000 factions, including a free DLC!

Warhammer Skulls Festival

[h2]Hues of Sanguine Pack—Free![/h2]

Claim this free DLC to receive some choice consumables and the spectacular "Hues of Sanguine" 2D style. Decorate one of your American vehicles in the colors of the Blood Angels—one of the 20 First Founding Legions of the Space Marines, renowned across the galaxy for their fervor in battles against the enemies of the Emperor!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3698000

[h2]KV-2 (R) and 3D Styles Pack (−25%)[/h2]

Make a legendary vehicle yours! The KV-2 (R) with the special permanent "Valhallan Ragnarok" 3D style is inspired by the tanks of the courageous and tenacious Valhallan Ice Warriors, one of the most prominent regiments of the Imperial Guard. Obliterate the enemy with your powerful 152 mm howitzer and prove that no one can stand in the way of the mighty KV-2 (R)!

In addition to this formidable heavy, you get the "Mordian" 3D style for the BDR G1 B, a Garage slot, seven days of WoT Premium Account, and 30 ×5 XP missions for the KV-2 (R).

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3697980/

[h2]Long Live the Faithful Pack (−15%)[/h2]

Procure this bundle to adorn your French vehicles with the "Purifying Flame" 2D style and the "Eternal Vigilance" and "Long Live the Faithful" decals, all inspired by the Adepta Sororitas, the Emperor's most faithful warriors. Recruit the battle-hardened Patricia Laserian as a Commander and play by her maxim: "Your training will help you aim the blow, but your faith will make it decisive."

Demonstrate your unwavering loyalty to the Emperor of Mankind!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2964240/

[h2]Seal of Chaos Pack (−15%)[/h2]

This macabre bundle is a true portent of ruin, containing the "Chaos Undivided" 2D style, six "Seal of Chaos" decals, and the unique crew member Fecrustus Spute with Brothers in Arms as zero perk and enough XP for two extra perks. A Chaos Lord of the Death Guard, Fecrustus is set on bringing about total decay in the name of Grandfather Nurgle.

Show your devotion to Chaos powers by decorating your vehicle with themed customization elements and unleash the wrath of Fecrustus Spute on your opponents!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2392680/

[h2]Imperial Aquila Pack (−15%)[/h2]

Prevail over the foes of the Emperor with style! This bundle includes the "Emperor's Wrath" 2D style, six "Imperial Aquila" decals, and two unique crew members with Brothers in Arms as a zero perk and enough XP for two extra perks: Primaris Techmarine Vitarian and Sergeant Goran of the valiant and indomitable Ultramarines.

Make enemies cower in fear at the sight of your vehicle!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2392700/

[h2]Hand of Vengeance Pack (−15%)[/h2]

The contents of this bundle are inspired by the Adepta Sororitas, an all-female order of fierce warriors who ruthlessly destroy the enemies of the Imperium and protect humanity against heresy and chaos.

Obtain the DLC to receive the "Ignis Purgatorio" 3D style for the Bat.-Châtillon 25 t, the unique crew member Natalestra Aspais with Brothers in Arms as zero perk and enough XP for two extra perks, and an offering of other customization elements inspired by the Emperor's most faithful. Let your opponents know they will get no mercy from you and your allies!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2392720/

The Warhammer Skulls Festival is a great chance for any Warhammer 40,000 fan to obtain unique themed content. Claim the free DLC and take advantage of the exclusive offers before they expire!

Roll Out!

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