World of Tanks Blitz News

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According to the Chinese calendar, the Tiger—the symbol of the upcoming lunar year—favors the bold and decisive. And that's you! It's also believed that this noble predator always generously rewards such warriors.

Which is true! From January 28 to February 7, participate in the Dance of the Tiger event, earn Coins for victories in Tier IV–X vehicles, and exchange them for cool rewards: Epic boosters, Premium Account, Lockbox Keys, an animated camouflage, a Legendary avatar, and the new Krupp-Steyr Waffenträger tank destroyer!

[h2]What Kind of Beast Is It?[/h2]
Stealthy, extremely dangerous, and ideal for ambushes! The Steyr WT has everything an effective ambusher needs: small size and a powerful gun with a three-shell magazine and 660 HP of total damage.



However, there's a nuance: the Steyr WT's weak armor is unforgiving for battlefield mistakes, which makes this tank destroyer an easy target for enemy HE shells. So you better make sure to stay out of the enemy's sight. Instead, find cover and reel off your magazine at unsuspecting opponents! Then rush to a new comfortable position thanks to the Steyr WT's ability to accelerate to 50 km/h.



Good knowledge of maps is the key to success in the Krupp-Steyr Waffenträger. Shift quickly from cover to cover, provide fire support to allies, and feel at home among the top players by damage dealt!

[h2]When Does the Dance of the Tiger Event Take Place?[/h2]

• CIS: January 28, 8:00 (MSK) to February 7, 8:00 (MSK)
  
• Europe: January 28, 13:00 (CET) to February 7, 13:00 (CET)
  
• North America: January 28, 5:00 (PT) / 8:00 (ET) to February 7, 5:00 (PT) / 8:00 (ET)
  
• APAC: January 28, 14:00 (UTC+8) to February 7, 14:00 (UTC+8)
  

GET THE STEYR WT!

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[h2]Soviet Light Tanks[/h2]
The Soviet Tech Tree got a new branch of light tanks! In addition to an older tank that was moved there, it also received three new Tier VII, IX, and X vehicles. They're all fast, quick-firing, and well-concealed, while the Tier IX and X tanks feature a new spotting mechanic—Tracer Shells.
[h2]Balance Changes[/h2]
This time, balance changes were made to Tier IX vehicles. For example, the Conqueror's turret will become stronger, the Škoda T 50'sdispersion and aiming time will decrease, and the T95 will be faster, but its reloading time will increase.
[h2]Rating Battle Changes[/h2]
Great play should be rewarded, so, starting February, in special cases, the most effective player of the defeated team will be able to get rating points as if they won. At the same time, an inactive player from the winning team will be treated as if they lost: Their rating can drop. You'll be able to learn more about these changes to Rating Battles in the February article.
[h2]Certificates for XP[/h2]
We changed how sorting occurs in Storage, and now certificates for x3 and x5 XP are displayed at the top of the list. This way, it will be more convenient to keep track of them. Moreover, we fixed the issue in the Store where it wasn't always clear which tank in a bundle the certificate for bonus XP could be used for.
[h2]Legendary Camouflage[/h2]
Owners of the following three tanks will soon receive offers to buy Legendary camos. These camos are the wild Rhino for the M48A2 Räumpanzer, the mighty Champion for the Object 252U, and the daring Interceptor for the T-100 LT.
[h2]Container for Ads[/h2]
The Store will feature a container that you'll be able to open once a day by watching two ads. Its rewards may include icongoldpart parts of the certificate for gold, icongoldboost Gold boosters, iconshards Splinters, the exclusive Sparkling Spotlight camo, and the Panther/M10. At the same time, the usual feature of receiving gold by watching ads will not change. This container is only available for mobile device users.
[h2]Improvements and Fixed Bugs[/h2]

• The Tiger II and its Savage camo, the KV-2 and its Menacing camo, the Skorpion G and its Stinging camo, and the 50TP prototyp received better graphics.
  
• The Tankenstein's crew can no longer receive critical damage (which makes sense as a zombie tank can't have a crew).
  
• The bug when the Precision Fire crew ability was activated in Realistic Battles was fixed.
  
• Various screens, descriptions, and notifications were improved.
  
• General bugs and client crashes were fixed.
  

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From January 5 to January 31, fight in Rating Battles to earn camouflage, gold, an avatar, and parts of the certificate for a French "drummer". There's even a warm place waiting for you among the top ten players...



[h2]Schedule by Server:[/h2]

• CIS: January 5 to February 1, 1:00 (MSK)
  
• Europe: January 5 to February 1, 0:59 (CET)
  
• North America: January 5 to January 31, 15:59 (PT) / 18:59 (ET)
  
• APAC: January 5 to February 1, 7:59 (UTC+8)
  

DETAILS

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The world covered in ice and snow is calling out for you! Join the desperate battle for resources, and complete all 80 levels of Operation Cold Front. The prizes include the resilient Kryos tank destroyer.



By collecting Cryotainers, you'll level up your Pass and get rewards. Premium Pass will bring you more rewards for the same levels!

[h2]When does Operation take place?[/h2]

• CIS: From January 2, 8:00 (MSK), to January 30, 8:00 (MSK)
  
• Europe: From January 2, 13:00 (CET), to January 30, 13:00 (CET)
  
• North America: From January 2, 6:00 (PT) / 9:00 (ET), to January 30, 6:00 (PT) / 9:00 (ET)
  
• Asia: From January 2, 14:00 (UTC+8), to January 30, 14:00 (UTC+8)
  

[h2]Rewards[/h2]

What will tankers encounter in December and early January? Christmas, New Year's, celebrations, long-awaited holidays and vacations, cozy friends-and-family gatherings... And their favorite battle modes!
Plunge into the mystical atmosphere of Uprising and cosmic attraction of Gravity Force where tanks have special abilities, break the laws of physics, and soar into incredible situations. No other word but MIRACULOUS can describe them.
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Uprising
• CIS: December 17, 8:00 (MSK) to December 20, 2:00 (MSK)
• Europe: December 17, 7:00 (CET) to December 20, 1:00 (CET)
• North America: December 17, 7:00 (PT) / 10:00 (ET) to December 19, 22:00 (PT) / December 20, 1:00 (ET)
• APAC: December 17, 8:00 (UTC+8) to December 20, 2:00 (UTC+8)

Gravity Force
• CIS: December 24, 8:00 (MSK) to December 27, 2:00 (MSK)
• Europe: December 24, 7:00 (CET) to December 27, 1:00 (CET)
• North America: December 24, 7:00 (PT) / 10:00 (ET) to December 26, 22:00 (PT) / December 27, 1:00 (ET)
• APAC: December 24, 8:00 (UTC+8) to December 27, 2:00 (UTC+8)

Uprising
• CIS: December 31, 8:00 (MSK) to January 3, 2:00 (MSK)
• Europe: December 31, 7:00 (CET) to January 3, 1:00 (CET)
• North America: December 31, 7:00 (PT) / 10:00 (ET) to January 2, 22:00 (PT) / January 3, 1:00 (ET)
• APAC: December 31, 8:00 (UTC+8) to January 3, 2:00 (UTC+8)

Uprising
• CIS: January 7, 8:00 (MSK) to January 10, 2:00 (MSK)
• Europe: January 7, 7:00 (CET) to January 10, 1:00 (CET)
• North America: January 7, 7:00 (PT) / 10:00 (ET) to January 9, 22:00 (PT) / January 10, 1:00 (ET)
• APAC: January 7, 8:00 (UTC+8) to January 10, 2:00 (UTC+8)

Every night, Uprising becomes temporarily unavailable:
• CIS: 2:00 (MSK) to 8:00 (MSK)
• Europe: 1:00 (CET) to 7:00 (CET)
• North America: 22:00 (PT) / 1:00 (ET) to 7:00 (PT) / 10:00 (ET)
• APAC: 2:00 (UTC+8) to 8:00 (UTC+8)

To join a Gravity Force or Uprising battle, select it in the menu next to the "Battle!" button.