World of Tanks News

Greetings, Commanders!

Season 8 of the Referral Program is drawing to a close, so hurry up and take advantage of your free slots for Recruits if you haven’t used them yet!

Season 8 of the Referral Program ends on January 26, 2022 and starting with Season 9, which launches on the same day, new pools of Premium vehicles will be available for Commanders and their Recruits. We also reworked the Recruit progression in the Referral Campaign, rebalanced solo mission #2, and improved several interfaces. We’re making these changes to make it harder to abuse the system while still keeping it interesting for legitimate Recruits and Commanders. Let’s dig into the details!

[h2]Reward Pool for Commanders and Recruits[/h2]
Starting with Season 9, there will be a fixed roster of five Premium tanks for Commanders and five for Recruits. You can redeem any vehicle of your choice from those available. These vehicle pools below will remain unchanged for future Seasons of the Referral Program.



As always, you can choose to be compensated for the value of the tanks in credits instead.



[h2]Recruit Progression Rework[/h2]
We also reworked the Recruit progression system. To earn Referral Points and complete the Referral Campaign, Recruits need to play in vehicles of certain tiers at each stage. The further you progress in the Campaign, the higher the required vehicle tier.



You can check which vehicle tiers can be used to complete each stage on the Recruit and Commander progression screens.

At the end of Season 8, all your open Referral Contracts will be automatically transferred to Season 9, and your progress will be saved.
[h2]Changes to Combat Bonuses[/h2]
Regardless of whether the Recruit plays alone or in a Platoon with their Commander, the Recruit will receive a bonus to credits and XP at the end of the battle only if they play in a vehicle of a tier that matches the current referral stage. The bonuses the Recruit will receive are as follows:

When playing alone, there is a bonus of +50% to Combat XP and credits.
When playing in a Platoon with your Commander, the Recruit will receive 100% more Combat XP and credits.
The Commander will get the bonus when playing in a Platoon (+50% to Combat XP and credits) only if at least one of their Recruits in this Platoon receives their bonus.

Together with the Recruit progression rework, these changes will deter those who seek to abuse the Referral Program, while also rewarding responsible Commanders.

[h2]Mission Rebalancing and Interface Improvements[/h2]
We also rebalanced the conditions of solo mission #2:

OLD CONDITIONS
The total damage caused by the player and damage caused with the player's help must be higher than the number of hit points of their vehicle.

NEW CONDITIONS
The total damage caused by the player and damage caused with the player's help must be higher than the number of hit points of their vehicle when playing in a heavy tank, medium tank, light tank, or tank destroyer, and it must be 3 times the number when playing in an SPG.

The reward for completing this mission remains the same.

We also improved several interfaces to make them more informative. For example, you can now check your progress in the Referral Campaign and find out how many Referral Points from the daily limit you can still earn.



[h2]Using Rental Vehicles[/h2]
From Season 9 onwards, Recruits won’t be able to earn Referral Points or receive all the bonuses the Referral Program offers when playing in rental vehicles.

Head into battle with your Recruits and earn Premium vehicles and other rewards, Commanders!

Place your bids, Commanders!

From January 14–19, you will have a chance to receive very rare vehicles for gold or Free Experience. For this, you’ll need to make a bid at a special auction and win.

Over a period of five days, the auction will sell several exclusive vehicles—and they can all be yours!

[h3]Under the Hammer![/h3]
January 14 at 10:00 CET (UTC+1) – January 19 at 10:00 CET (UTC+1)

[expand][h2]How It Works[/h2]
1. From January 14 through January 19, visit the new Under the Hammer! section in the in-game Store, or take a look at the pop-up in the lower-right corner in the Garage.



2. Every day at 10:00 CET, a new lot will be displayed there. You will see how many items are available, as well as the lot's starting price in gold or Free Experience.
Remember: If the cost is specified in gold, Free Experience is not accepted, and vice versa.

3. Make a bid that you are ready to pay. This amount will be deducted from your account.

4. Only one lot will be available for Free Experience during the auction. If an item is sold for Free Experience, you will see a competitive bid when the number of bids on it exceeds the number of items. What is it? As many highest bids are accepted as there are available items: the one in the middle of this list is the competitive one. If you make a competitive bid (or even outbid it), you can count on winning the auction.

The competitive bid is dynamic and is updated every 10 minutes. The last update is 10 minutes before the end of the auction. Along with the competitive bid, you will also see the total number of participants applying for the vehicle.

5. Bids are accepted until 06:00 CET of the next day after the announcement of the lot. Until that time, you can change your bid as many times as you like—you can even cancel it. If you cancel a bid, the gold/XP will be returned to your account. Bids will be returned and lots will be credited to the auction winners within four hours after the end of accepting bids.

6. The number of winning bids is determined by the number of available items. If the number of highest bids exceeds the number of remaining vehicles, the earliest bids will be given priority among others of the same value.

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If the auction participants made 1,000 identical winning bids and only 300 vehicles are available, the earliest 300 bids will win.

7. The winners receive their goods. The rest of the auction participants receive their bids back in full.

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Place your bids and get rare vehicles, Commanders!

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[h2]Missions From Arnie: You Still Have Time to Finish Them Off![/h2]

This special challenge will be available until January 10 at 07:00 CET (UTC+1), so you still have a good chance of completing it! Remember: All missions are cumulative and can be completed at the same time. If you skipped several tasks or only recently started playing the event, now is the perfect time to jump back in and terminate 'em all in one fell swoop!

Play hard, fight even harder, and complete Missions From Arnie by January 10 to grab all the cool rewards they offer, including:

• A stunning decal and cool inscriptions.
  
• An exclusive 2D style that features special Marks of Excellence that will replace the default marks on the vehicle's gun.
  
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• Arnold Schwarzenegger himself as a tank commander with an exclusive voiceover. Our guest of honor comes with three skills—Sixth Sense, Repair, and Brothers in Arms as a zero perk—plus enough XP to learn a fourth skill of your choice.
  

You can simplify any of the missions for easier conditions for 1,000 Shards.

[h2]Holiday Ops Collections[/h2]

Be sure to also assemble the four Holiday Ops 2022 Collections by January 10. They will earn you four amazing 2D styles and decals for this year. If you’ve reached Festive Atmosphere Level X, you can also complete the Collections of previous years (2018–2021) using Shards to get your hands on the festive styles and decals awarded for each of them!

[h2]Holiday Post: Help Your Friends Build Collections![/h2]

In these last days of the main part of Holiday Ops, remember to send gifts through the Holiday Post to your friends before January 10 to help them complete their Collections. They might lack just a few Small Boxes to assemble full Collections, so your help will be more appreciated than ever!

If you treated your friends to gifts, make sure to check your personal progression on the Holiday Post feature—you may still have a chance to get a brand-new 2D style! Apply it to your vehicles and show the world what a great friend you are!

[h2]Bonuses to Combat XP, Crew XP, and Free XP[/h2]

You can unlock Holiday Ops vehicle slots until January 10 at 07:00 CET (UTC+1). If you haven't unlocked them yet, hurry up, because you still have a good chance of doing so! You can unlock slots in the following ways:

• By completing five Missions From Arnie
  
• By reaching Festive Atmosphere Level V
  
• By reaching Festive Atmosphere Level X
  

All slots work the same, and for each slot, you can assign any of the following bonuses to XP you earn in Random Battles:

• +50% to Combat XP
  
• +100% to Crew XP
  
• +200% to Free XP
  

[h2]Enjoy Your Bonus to Credits![/h2]

All tanks placed in your Holiday Ops vehicle branch will continue to receive their bonus to credits until January 24 at 07:00 CET (UTC+1). Maximize its value by doing the following:

• Assembling all four Collections and reaching Festive Atmosphere Level X (gives you a bonus up to 40%)
  
• Collecting all the Large Decorations and putting them in their respective slots (gives you a bonus of 2.5% for each Large Decoration)
  

Your total bonus to credits when playing in Random Battles can reach up to 50%.

[h2]Bonuses During the Event Extension[/h2]

If you have unlocked one or more slots, you can still place vehicles in them to receive the selected bonus to XP in Random Battles, as well as the maximum credit bonus you achieved during the event.

Changing the vehicle in a slot will be free once a day, while changing it more often will cost you 100,000 credits each time. All vehicles can be placed in the free slots of the branch, except for Premium and rental vehicles.

[h2]Large Boxes: Last Chance to Get Brand-New Vehicles and Other Goodies[/h2]

At the end of the main event on January 10 at 07:00 CET (UTC+1), the festive Garage will be disabled, so you will no longer be able to purchase Large Boxes. If you want to get formidable vehicles (including three brand-new Tier VIII heavy tanks), amazing 3D styles, and other valuable items, now is your last chance to grab Large Boxes!



[h2]Event Extension: General Rules[/h2]

• The Event Extension will last from January 10 at 07:00 CET through January 24 at 07:00 CET (UTC+1).
  
• Once the Event Extension begins, you won’t be able to apply unused credit discounts on researchable vehicles. Be sure to use them before January 10 at 07:00 CET (UTC+1).
  
• Any unopened Large Boxes will be opened automatically at the end of the event, even if you don’t log in during the Event Extension. All the items they contain will be stored on your account.
  
• Any Large Boxes that you sent as gifts but were not opened by their recipients will be returned to your account and opened automatically.
  
• To accept or reject Large Boxes that have been sent to you as gifts, please log in to your account in the Premium Shop or check your email.
  
• If you don’t open Small or Large Boxes before the end of Holiday Ops 2022 (Monday, January 10 at 07:00 CET (UTC+1)), the first time you log in to the game client after this date, you will be credited with in-game items from the boxes and those decorations out of Large Boxes that are still missing in your Collections. These decorations will be credited to their respective Collections. If any of the Collections are fully completed by decorations obtained from these Large Boxes, you will receive the respective rewards.
  
• All Shards that you got out of Small Boxes and by breaking down decorations will disappear.
  

Get ready to open a new chapter in your journey through one of the most competitive modes in World of Tanks, Commanders!

The second Season of Ranked Battles will kick off on January 10. As before, there will be 14 days of intense Tier X battles and a host of rewards for good performance in combat. Read up on all the latest changes for the upcoming Season!

[h3]Season Dates[/h3]
EU: January 10, 2022, at 10:00 CET (UTC+1) through January 24, 2022, at 10:00 CET (UTC+1)
NA: January 10, 2022, at 10:00 PT | 12:00 CT | 13:00 ET through January 24, 2022, at 05:00 PT | 07:00 CT | 8:00 ET
ASIA: January 10, 2022, at 12:00 UTC+8 through January 24, 2022, at 12:00 UTC+8

[h3]Prime Times[/h3]
Weekdays, EU 1 server: 14:00–02:00 CET (UTC+1)
Weekdays, US central server: 15:00–22:00 PT | 17:00–00:00 CT | 18:00–01:00 ET
Weekdays, South America server: 15:00–19:00 PT | 17:00–21:00 CT | 18:00–22:00 ET
Weekdays, HK server: 18:00–01:00 UTC+8
Weekdays, ANZ server: 19:00–23:00 UTC+11

Weekends, EU 1 server: 10:00–02:00 CET (UTC+1) (EU 1 server)
Weekends, US central server: 15:00–23:00 PT | 17:00–01:00 CT | 18:00–02:00 ET
Weekends, South America server: 15:00–19:00 PT | 17:00–21:00 CT | 18:00–22:00 ET
Weekends, HK server: 18:00–01:00 UTC+8
Weekends, ANZ server: 19:00–23:00 UTC+11

[h2]Join the Race for the 114 SP2![/h2]

Let’s start off with the most tantalizing topic: the ultimate reward for all three Seasons of Ranked Battles 2021–2022!

This Season is your last chance to join the race for the 114 SP2, a new Tier X Chinese tank destroyer. It is equipped with a fully rotating turret mounted to the center of the hull, just like classic tanks. The 114 SP2 also features excellent dynamics and a sharp-shooting 152 mm gun with good depression/elevation angles (–7°/+20°). High accuracy and a short aiming time allow you to effectively hit opponents from a long distance. Watch this how-to-play video on how to make the most of the 114 SP2’s strengths.

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If you didn’t participate in Season 1, now is the perfect time to join intense Tier X battles. Climb up the rank ladder and earn all five Rank Tokens available in Season 2 to receive a better Annual Reward (featuring this steel predator)!



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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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[h2]Ranked Battles: What’s New?[/h2]

Now back to Season changes. Firstly, we’ve redistributed the rewards (directives and credits) you will earn in the Qualification. Now you will progressively receive more prizes as you play more battles!



Secondly, we added a special default filter to the mode’s vehicle carousel. Use it to quickly find all Tier X tanks eligible for fighting in Ranked Battles:

[h2]The Brand-New Garmr 3D Style for the Kampfpanzer 50 t[/h2]

Last but not least, we’ve also updated the list of exclusive Ranked Battles items available for bonds and added the brand-new Garmr 3D style for the Kampfpanzer 50 t. You’ll be able to redeem this amazing custom look when you reach the Second Division. This style looks as if it is composed of many granite shards, from under which bright flames shine through. It turns the Kampfpanzer 50 t into an even more formidable vehicle, as if rolled out of the mouth of a fire-breathing volcano.



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Together with other unique items, this incredible 3D style will be available for 5,000 bonds. Remember: You can get them with your personal cumulative discount, and its amount will depend on your progress during the Season.


[h2]Items for Bonds[/h2]

We’ve also updated the list of items available for bonds in the in-game Store. Don't miss your chance to get your hands on the great vehicles and cool 2D styles below!


[h2]Season 2: Brief Overview and Progression System[/h2]

This Season, the core Ranked Battles mechanics remain unchanged, but let’s go over them again, just in case.

• Battles take place in the 10v10 format in Tier X vehicles.
  
• No more than one SPG and two light tanks per team will be allowed in battles.
  
• To ascend in rank in order to qualify for Leagues, you need to earn the following amount of chevrons:
  
  • EU: 94 chevrons
    
  • CIS: 94 chevrons
  • NA: 70 chevrons
    
  • APAC: 70 chevrons

Since Battle Pass is not currently available, you won’t be able to earn Battle Pass Progression Points when fighting in Ranked Battles.

As soon as you qualify for a League, you’ll be able to complete special daily missions. There will be three missions in total, and each one can be completed in vehicles of four different roles. This means that missions for 12 different vehicle roles will be available. These missions will reward you with bonds and Daily Bonus Battles.

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[h2]Tons of Rewards Await![/h2]

As always, you have a chance to get your hands on tons of valuable rewards for good performance in battle. Storm onto the battlefield and push for victory in your favorite Tier X vehicles to earn the following:

• Bonds
  
• Days of WoT Premium Account
  
• Spectacular 2D styles
  
• Gold
  
• Directives
  
• Additional rewards
  

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Season rewards also include a 2D style for Tier X vehicles (one for each League) that is exclusive to Ranked Battles. To retain this honorable style, you will need to participate in future Seasons. Plus, you will receive an exclusive badge for each League that you can apply as a mark of glory and mastery.

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[h2]Take One Step Closer to Your Annual Reward![/h2]

At the end of your challenging journey in Ranked Battles, you'll be able to redeem your Annual Reward. It will depend on the number of Rank Tokens you earn over all three Seasons. The more Rank Tokens you collect, the better the Annual Reward you receive. This year, among other prizes, you’ll have the opportunity to grab up to three pieces of improved equipment of your choice from all equipment of this category, depending on your Annual Reward level.



Gear up for Season 2 and meet your worthy Tier X opponents, Commanders!

Commanders!

2021 has been a bright and exciting year for World of Tanks. We celebrated our 11th anniversary in a big way, introduced new Italian and Czechoslovakian heavy tanks, brought you Field Modification, and launched many epic events. And all of this we did together with you! It was an incredible year—many thanks to all of you for your continued support, passion, and dedication!


[h2]Start Your Own Battle Journey![/h2]

Since 2021 is behind us, now is the perfect time to look back at everything you have achieved in Random Battles, as well as in various events and game modes over the last year.

Visit the dedicated website below to discover your best moments and accomplishments in battle. At the end of your Battle Journey, you will receive 5 missions for x5 XP for any vehicle when victorious, and 3 Personal Reserves (+50% to credits for 1 hour).

EU: START BATTLE JOURNEY NA: START BATTLE JOURNEY ASIA: START BATTLE JOURNEY RU: START BATTLE JOURNEY

Battle Journey is only available until January 31, 2022, and it is only for those commanders who have played more than 10 battles between January 1 and December 31, 2021. If you didn't play in any of the specific events or game modes listed below during this period, or if there is not enough data for a specific category, you won’t see the respective slides.

Along with the basic statistics of your account, you will also see your achievements in the following game modes and events:

• Random Battles (including Grand Battles)
  
• Recon Mission
  
• The first Ranked Battles 2021–2022 Season
  
• Steel Hunter
  
• Frontline
  
• Team Clash
  
• Return of the Waffenträger
  
• Mirny: Hope
  

Your Battle Journey is an important chapter of your 2021 story, so share it with your friends and followers on social media and celebrate your epic accomplishments!