World of Tanks Blitz News

We'll tell you a secret. When tanks were little, they dreamed of becoming astronauts. Their dreams have finally come true! From April 10 through April 16, the vehicles in World of Tanks Blitz will break free of the Earth's gravity and explore new horizons in space.

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Experience the new Gravity Force mode! Fight in the moon's gravity and float over the lunar surface on the Sea of Tranquility map! Take flight over the battlefield or send your enemies hurtling across the entire map!
Gravity Force battles don't affect your stats.
Here's when you'll be able to fight in Gravity Force:
CIS: from April 10, 10:00 (MSK) to April 16, 23:00 (MSK)
Europe: from April 10, 10:00 (CEST) to April 16, 23:00 (CEST)
North America: from April 10, 7:00 (PT) / 10:00 (ET) to April 16, 20:00 (PT) / 23:00 (ET)
Asia: from April 10, 10:00 (UTC+8) to April 16, 23:00 (UTC+8)

Only Tier V–X vehicles are allowed in this mode.
Space battles are a serious matter. So first off, a mission briefing!



Here are the basic rules for fighting in the moon's gravity:

• In Gravity Force, gravity is several times lower. Just put the pedal to the metal and let the terrain help you blast off!
  
• Even while in flight, you won't lose control of your vehicle. You can turn or tilt the hull to slightly change your trajectory.
  
• Lower gravity makes falling less painful. In Gravity Force, damage from falling is significantly reduced.
  
• In low gravity, the recoil from taking a shot becomes much more noticeable. The lighter the tank and the larger the gun caliber, the farther the vehicle is thrown backwards upon firing. Spin it to your advantage. Fire to speed up or change your flight path.
  
• When a shell hits an enemy tank, it will not only cause damage but push it backwards. The more powerful your gun and the smaller the target's weight, the farther the enemy is thrown back. Shoot an enemy tank as soon as its tracks leave the surface and watch it fly away! ATGM shells are best suited for this purpose as one precise hit will send the enemy on an express trip to the other side of the map.
  
• In Gravity Force, tanks' engine power and top speed will be significantly increased. Don't be surprised when you see heavies drifting on turns or light tanks soaring over the battlefield like birds. Space birds with large caliber guns.
  

In Gravity Force, you'll have to leave your home planet and join the fight on the surface of the moon. Welcome to the Sea of Tranquility!



All the sights of the Moon await you here: fantastic space views, a complex landscape with many hills and natural ramps, and even a secret scientific base.
Cosmic cold and lunar darkness make it the perfect place for intense tank battles!



Due to an unknown anomaly, the moon's gravity has taken effect even on Earth. In addition to the Sea of Tranquility, Gravity Force battles will be available on the Mirage, Desert Sands, Dead Rail, Oasis Palms, Winter Malinovka, and Normandy maps.




Battle in Gravity Force and get rewards for the first 10, 20, and 30 victories!


A last little tip before starting: it’s cold in space, so don’t forget to put on a spacesuit. And a hat!

This spring, Rating battles will not only be about intensive fights for camouflage, avatars, gold, and respect. There will be plenty of action for two months! You can assemble the rare IS-6 Fearless, complete the Rating mission for streamers, or accumulate Season Coins.

• From April 5 to May 31 (23:59 UTC), play in Tier VII–X vehicles.
  
• Fight ten calibration battles. Based on the results, you will be placed into one of five Leagues: Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, or Diamond.
  
• Earn rating points and progress up the leaderboard, while moving from one League to another!
  
• Remember: the better you perform in battle, the more rating points you will receive.
  

[h3]The IS-6 Fearless[/h3]Just a few chosen tankers own this legendary vehicle, but it's time to increase the number of commanders in charge of the IS-6 Fearless! Only the most talented and persistent Rating battles players will be able to receive this vehicle. Go for it!

[h3]Season Coins[/h3]It is important to climb the leagues in April because from April 29 to May 30, during Spring Season's second phase, you will receive iconSeason Coins for each of the first 200 victories in Rating battles. You can exchange Coins for Premium Account, Free XP, and credits. Stay tuned. There will be more information closer to the event's start time.

[h3]Rating Mission for Streamers[/h3]If you have a YouTube channel, you can register with our Discord server and receive a special mission! Take part in Spring Season Rating battles, stream them, increase your rating, and receive rewards in the form of vehicles to be won by your subscribers. The higher your rating, the higher the vehicles' Tier. The more subscribers, the more vehicles awarded! To watch streams, look them up using the #RBM hashtag.

LEARN MORE!

Great news for players from China! Now, it will be easier and more convenient for them to take part in World of Tanks Blitz battles!

From April 3, users from China can launch World of Tanks Blitz in Steam. Players will be able to play not only on iOS and Android mobile phones and tablets, but also on computers with Windows 7, 8.0, 8.1, and 10 or Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks.

Launch the game client on any suitable device and play with maximum comfort!

Please note: It is recommended for players from China to play on the Asia regional server. In this case, ping will be at its most comfortable.

Why does a tanker needs a tinfoil hat? Can you exchange a ducky for gold? Enter the game to learn these answers and more in Event "Have a Blast!"
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[h3]Schedule by server:[/h3]
CIS: from April 3, 8:00 (MSK) to April 10, 8:00 (MSK)
Europe: from April 3, 14:00 (CEST) to April 10, 14:00 (CEST)
North America: from April 3, 6:00 (PT) / 9:00 (ET) to April 10, 6:00 (PT) / 9:00 (ET)
Asia: from April 3, 14:00 (UTC+8) to April 10, 14:00 (UTC+8)

LEARN HOW TO GET REWARDS AND MORE!

Download the new version starting March 25!

[h2]Japanese Branch[/h2]For everyone who's been waiting for so long, four tank destroyers from Tier VII to X were added to the Japanese Tech Tree. Each of them is mobile and has impressive firepower.



Take a Closer Look!

[h2]Legendary Warpaints
[/h2]A camo for a new Tier X tank! The Ho-Ri Type III Samurai warpaint has a combative and elegant look, reflecting the best traditions of Samurai culture. Available in the Appearance tab for 2,550 gold.



We've also got something for fans of German tanks: the Savage Legendary camo attachment for the Tiger II for 1,450 gold.



[h2]Hybrid Control
[/h2]The game now features a new hybrid type of joystick. It can be activated by tapping anywhere in the lower left corner of the touch screen. You can enable this new control type in Settings under the Controls tab.

[h2]Boosters: New Look, New Booster
[/h2]The design of boosters was updated, and boosters were moved to the Offers tab of the in-game Store.



[h2]Tier X Heavy Tanks Just Got Heavier
[/h2]The HP for each Tier X heavy tank was increased by 5-20% depending on its characteristics. Now the role of heavy tanks suits their class better as they'll live longer, block more damage, and act more confidently.

Reworks also affected the characteristics of the VK 16.02 Leopard, T23E3, and Jagdpanther.


Learn More!

[h2]Reworks and Fixed Bugs
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• A dynamic filter was added for x5 XP certificates. If you have a certificate in your Storage, you'll see the Suitable Tanks button. After tapping it, you'll go to the Garage and, in the vehicle carousel, you'll see only the tanks that are suitable for applying this certificate.
  
• Battle types were renamed battle modes and vice versa. As an example, Uprising is a battle type and Encounter is a battle mode.
  
• ATGMs: the bug that caused the absence of the sound of a flying missile when in Sniper mode was fixed.
  
• The Appearance tab: the bug that caused incorrect swiping to the installed camouflage when switching between camouflage slots was fixed.
  
• Players no longer receive notifications when their rating falls and they enter a lower league.
  
• Various screens, descriptions, and notifications were improved.
  
• General bugs and client crashes were fixed.