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Operation Colosseum

The air is filled with the sounds of the jubilant crowd. Everyone is here today for just one reason: they all want to witness the mightiest gladiator battle this colosseum has ever seen. They are skilled, invincible warriors, who make each encounter look like a graceful dance. Don't make them wait! Fight with grace, show your mastery, and earn piles of rewards!

How to Get Rewards

To participate in the event, you'll need a Tier III vehicle or higher.
Operation Colosseum has two reward progressions, each consisting of 80 levels. The upper progression is available to everyone with a regular Pass, meaning all players. The lower progression is only available to Premium Pass holders. Increase the Level of your Pass to get rewards. To do so, complete missions and earn Galeas: 10 Galeas = 1 level.



Although your Level increases automatically, you will need to collect your rewards manually.

You can earn up to 30 Galeas per day. Premium Pass owners enjoy access to an additional daily mission that provides an extra 10 Galeas. With Premium Pass, you can earn 40 Galeas a day and unlock 4 levels with rewards. Also, Premium Pass lets you instantly increase your Level using gold.

When Does Operation Colosseum Take Place?

• CIS: from March 1 at 8:00 (MSK) to March 29 at 8:00 (MSK)
• Europe: from March 1 at 13:00 (CET) to March 29 at 14:00 (CEST)
• North America: from March 1 at 5:00 (PT) / 8:00 (ET) to March 29 at 6:00 (PT) / 9:00 (ET)
• Asia: from March 1 at 14:00 (UTC+8) to March 29 at 14:00 (UTC+8)

What Rewards Can I Get?

There will be huge amounts of resources, themed camos and avatars, a profile background, certificates for XP bonuses for victories, and Collector tanks!
With Premium Pass, at Level 1, you'll get the Valentine Mk. IX. It's a Tier IV light tank with a penetrative gun and decent armor for its class. It's perfect for supporting your allies from the second line.



And at Level 35, the Magnus, a unique Tier VI heavy tank, will be added to your Garage. This severe, uncompromising gladiator deals with enemies quickly and dramatically, making the spectators cheer with rapture! This tank’s accurate gun nimbly hits the vulnerable spots in the enemy's armor while its solid frontal armor protects it from enemy attacks!



More Details in the Game

Update 7.7

[h2]Meet the Czechoslovakians![/h2]
Joining the lineup of the European nation is a branch with five researchable Tier VI–X medium tanks! They are all dynamic fighters with powerful weapons. Three tanks feature quick autoloaders, while two boast classic cannons with high penetration and impressive single-shot damage. At Tier X, the fast and maneuverable TVP T 50/51 awaits with a four-shell magazine-based gun capable of dealing 1,240 HP of damage!



[h2]For Newbies and Skilled Players[/h2]
Here's an opportunity for all players to enlarge their tank collection! From now on, after completing the tutorial, each new commander will take part in Steel Raid. This event includes a special mission that will help players better understand the game mechanics while rewarding success with the Т6Е1 and other resources. Experienced players can exchange Mastery Badges for Loza's M4-A2 Sherman during the Assemble event.
[h2]Updating Sound![/h2]
We’ve started the process of replacing the game’s sound engine with a better one, which will enable us to gradually perform a complete sound renewal. At first, the new engine will only be available for some devices. Later on, it will be introduced for all platforms. We haven't made any major changes yet. You may notice a slight difference in the tone of sounds in battle and in the Garage, which might seem a little unusual at first. In the future, all the old files will be replaced, the game sounds will become richer, and national voiceovers and much more will be introduced.
[h2]Improvements and Fixed Bugs[/h2]
  • Support for iPad 3 is ending as its technical characteristics can no longer provide a comfortable gaming experience, even at low settings. In the future, this device will stop receiving updates.
  • The bug where the provisions panel was displayed instead of the modifications/abilities panel after the battle start countdown in Mad Games and Uprising was fixed.
  • The bug where the player's position and minimap markers weren't displayed for the platoon mate after the player respawns in Uprising was fixed.
  • The bug where the name of the tank was displayed in white despite its type on the Rating: Favorite Tanks screen was fixed. Premium tanks are now displayed in gold and Collector tanks in blue.
  • The areas where vehicles would become stuck were fixed and some models of buildings and objects were adjusted for some maps.
  • Various screens, descriptions, and notifications were improved.
  • General bugs and client crashes were fixed.


Download the new version starting February 24!

Realistic Battles

Realistic Battles is the most rigorous and uncompromising mode in World of Tanks Blitz. Forget about the light bulb, markers, and enemy armor highlighting. Cast aside all the usual comforts and put your skills to the test!

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Schedule

Here's when you'll be able to fight in Realistic Battles:
February 11–February 15
• CIS: from February 11, 8:00 (MSK) to February 15, 2:00 (MSK)
• Europe: from February 11, 8:00 (CET) to February 15, 2:00 (CET)
• North America: from February 11, 8:00 (PT) / 11:00 (ET) to February 14, 23:00 (PT) / February 15, 2:00 (ET)
• Asia: from February 11, 8:00 (UTC+8) to February 15, 2:00 (UTC+8)

February 18–February 22
• CIS: from February 18, 8:00 (MSK) to February 22, 2:00 (MSK)
• Europe: from February 18, 8:00 (CET) to February 22, 2:00 (CET)
• North America: from February 18, 8:00 (PT) / 11:00 (ET) to February 21, 23:00 (PT) / February 22, 2:00 (ET)
• Asia: from February 18, 8:00 (UTC+8) to February 22, 2:00 (UTC+8)

Every night, Realistic Battles will be temporarily unavailable:
• CIS: from 2:00 (MSK) to 8:00 (MSK)
• Europe: from 2:00 (CET) to 8:00 (CET)
• North America: from 23:00 (PT) / 2:00 (ET) to 8:00 (PT) / 11:00 (ET)
• Asia: from 2:00 (UTC+8) to 8:00 (UTC+8)
How to enter Realistic Battles

To join a realistic battle, select it in the menu next to the "Battle!" button.

Only Tier V–X vehicles are allowed in this mode.

Lunar Weekend



Celebrate Lunar New Year with holiday specials and discounts! From February 12 to February 15, earn three times more XP for the first victory and grab vehicles, camos, and attachments at a bargain.
[h2]Schedule[/h2]
  • CIS: from February 12, 8:00 (MSK) to February 15, 8:00 (MSK)
  • Europe: from February 12, 13:00 (CET) to February 15, 13:00 (CET)
  • North America: from February 12, 5:00 (PT) / 8:00 (ET) to February 15, 5:00 (PT) / 8:00 (ET)
  • Asia: from February 12, 14:00 (UTC+8) to February 15, 14:00 (UTC+8)


LEARN MORE!

The Quickscoping M41D

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This Lunar New Year, not only will the strong and proud Ox come to the battlefield, but so will the fast and furious M41D! Ready to unleash a devastating, accurate firestorm, this nimble sniper will easily outmaneuver the enemy.

During Lunar Rising, you may receive an offer to acquire the M41D. Grab this new Chinese Tier VII light tank before it's too late!

[h2]Jade Legendary Camouflage[/h2]

In one of the bundles, you'll find the Jade Legendary camouflage in addition to the tank. The dragon on the camo will give the enemy a hint of who'll they be fighting with! At the same time, the tank's battle name will change to M41D Jade.





[h2]The Nippy Scout[/h2]

The M41D is a light tank that perfectly combines speed and maneuverability with decent firepower. It's time for it to wreak havoc on the battlefield!



This Chinese fighter is a version of the American M41 Walker Bulldog, which is why it features good dynamics. Thanks to the 30.1 hp/t power-to-weight ratio, it can quickly accelerate to 70 km/h. Just what you need to effectively scout and spot!

It's also great at changing positions. After dealing with one enemy, you'll be able to quickly withdraw before falling victim to return fire. Due to the M41D's weak armor, any enemy shell could prove devastating.



In order to deal with enemies, the M41D has everything a tank might need! To begin with, it has two types of APCR shells. While the first penetrates 160 mm of armor and inflicts 170 HP of damage, the second penetrates 220 mm and inflicts 145 HP of damage, making it excellent for strong enemies. The reloading time of 4.03 s enables this tank to shoot two or three shells at a confused enemy without fear of losing its HP or reputation.

The gun's 8-degree depression angle allows the vehicle to not only effectively spot enemies from behind hills, but also to fire at them. All you need to do is change positions. Don't wait for the enemy to figure out where your shells are coming from.



And remember: the front line is not your cup of oolong. You'll enjoy much more success by providing fire support to your allies from the second line (which will be quite feasible with the M41D's gun!) or sniping from safe distances.



During battles in the M41D, your goal is to make a commotion and hide before the enemy can connect the dots and take aim at you. This requires careful action, but it will ensure memorable battles, piles of XP and credits, and a spot as one of the top players by damage dealt!