World of Tanks Blitz News

Welcome the new hero of the Valkyria Chronicles! The state-of-the-art imperial tank Vulcan] has arrived in World of Tanks Blitz straight from the epicenter of European War II. This well armed and perfectly armored combat vehicle will intimidate your enemies and tear them to pieces!

Until October 18, bundles featuring the brand-new Vulcan, as well as the iconic Edelweiss, Lupus, Nameless, and Hafen, are available in the Premium Store.

The Vulcan bears a very strong resemblance to German tank destroyers, despite the fact that it has a solid turret instead of casemate.



The first thing you notice about the Vulcan (characteristics) is its reliable armor. The front of the turret is 155 mm thick, while the hull is 160 mm. The sides are less armored, but still pretty impressive due to the protective shielding. Despite being quite well-armored, the Vulcan requires wise combat tactics. Its front is thick, but not invulnerable. To make sure you’ll live to the end of the battle, avoid open areas and use cover.

Although the Vulcan is a heavy tank, it is quite speedy for its class. The 900 hp engine and high specific power guarantee good dynamics. This vehicle can accelerate to 36 km/h and maintain its speed well. Additionally, the tank boasts great maneuverability as the Vulcan acts quickly and accurately, making it perfectly suited for dynamic second-line combat.



The new imperial “heavy” is armed with a 110 mm gun. Its penetration indicators are equal to the Nameless. However, the Vulcan’s AP and APCR shells deal more damage per shot at 350 HP and 290 HP respectively. That's enough to make enemies think twice before approaching.

This combination of solid armor, a powerful gun, and good maneuverability will let you support the offensive, break through enemy lines, and reduce anyone who gets in your way to ashes.

In Valkyria Chronicles, the Vulcan is in the service of the 502nd Imperial Heavy Tank Battalion, better known by its unit name Ausbruch. Its commanding officer was Lieutenant Colonel Klaus Walz. The tank was named after the Roman equivalent of the Greek god, the smith Hephaestus, who was associated with fire in all its aspects, including forges, metalworking, and volcanoes.

The European nation has joined the fight! To get an Italian Tier X tank faster and dress up your new vehicles in a showy camouflage, you'll certainly need resources. From September 20 through 27, complete missions to earn War Bonds and exchange them for rewards in the Store:

The "6,000 Free XP", "1 Day of Premium Account", and "200,000 Credits" bundles can be purchased up to 5 times each. The "Tactical Shield Camouflage" bundle can be purchased up to 3 times.

• CIS: from September 20, 08:00 (MSK) through September 27, 08:00 (MSK)
  
• Europe: from September 20, 14:00 (CEST) through September 27, 14:00 (CEST)
  
• North America: from September 20, 06:00 (PT) / 09:00 (ET) through September 27, 06:00 (PT) / 09:00 (ET)
  
• Asia: from September 20, 14:00 (UTC+8) through September 27, 14:00 (UTC+8)
  

For more information about participation in Twister 2019 operation, please go to the game client and our official website.

It finally happened! The European nation, the highly anticipated new branch, becomes available September 18! Research it to the top and enjoy the advantages of an Italian Tier X tank with an autoreloading system. Dress the Progetto M40 mod. 65 and P.44 Pantera in a Legendary camouflage right off the bat. Last but not least, try out the provisions and consumables introduced in recent updates on Chinese tank destroyers and American heavies.
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The European nation has joined the game. For Tiers VIII–X, it is represented by Italian medium tanks featuring a gun autoreloading system. The branch includes: Vickers Mk. F, 10TP, 14TP, Lago, Strv m/42, P.43 bis, P.43 ter, P.44 Pantera, Prototipo Standard B, Progetto M40 mod. 65.
Each tank has its national flag as the background. At the same time, a union flag of the European nation is used to represent the whole branch for the pre-tutorial screen, Tech Tree screen, Profile statistics screen, and vehicle selection filter.
With the release of Update 6.3, all players will receive the Vickers Mk. F and a Garage slot.


The Cinnamon Roll (+3% to crew mastery) and Cheesehead (+10% to crew mastery) provisions are available for Tier VI–X tanks of the European nation. Tier IV and V vehicles can only grab a cinnamon roll for the battle.
The Reticle Calibration and Reactive Armor consumables, as well as the Sandbag Armor and Enhanced Sandbag Armor provisions, are now available for Chinese Tier VII–X tank destroyers.
The Improved Engine Power Boost and Reactive Armor consumables, as well as the Sandbag Armor and Enhanced Sandbag Armor provisions, are now available for American Tier VII–X heavies in the T110E5 branch.


You can dress the Italian newcomers in a Legendary camouflage right off the bat:

• Furious for the P.44 Pantera at 1,450 gold. Changes the tank name in battle to P.44 Pantera Furious.
  
• Gladiator for the Progetto M40 mod. 65 at 2,550 gold. Changes the tank name in battle to Progetto 65 Gladiator.
  

Or get a Common camouflage using 50–3,000 credits (for all vehicles of the European nation):

• Heatwave and Tree Bark for summer maps.
  
• Winter Steppe and Ice Mosaic for winter maps.
  
• Sun-scorched and Bronze Green for desert maps.
  

The following new Rare camouflages can be applied to all vehicles in the game:

• Area 52 for 65–750 gold.
  
• Golden Carp for 65–750 gold.
  

The Missile Arsenal and Missile Salvo Rare camouflages are back in the Store for 65–750 gold.
While the Full Forward, Retro, Blitz, and Faster, Higher, Stronger camouflages are no longer available for purchase.
Take a closer look at the new camouflages in the Camouflage in Update 6.3 article.


Engine power was increased from 650 to 750 hp for the WZ-113G FT.
Gun reload time was reduced from 9.11 to 8.34 s for the WZ-121.
Tiger II
Increased armor:

• From 150 to 160 mm for the upper glacis plate.
  
• From 120 to 160 mm for the lower glacis plate.
  
• From 80 to 100 mm for the upper part of the side.
  

Increased top turret armor:

• From 185 to 220 mm for the front.
  
• From 80 to 100 mm for the side.
  
• From 40 to 55 mm for the turret roof.
  
• From 80 to 100 mm for the commander's cupola.
  
• From 80 to 180 mm for the gun mount.
  
• From 0 to 180 mm for the gun mount opening.
  
• To 180 mm for all gun mantlets (previous values varied from 20 to 145 mm).
  

VK 36.01 (H)
Increased armor:

• From 100 to 145 mm for the upper glacis plate.
  
• From 100 to 145 mm for the machine gun's mantlet and covers of the drive wheels.
  
• From 86 to 100 mm for the lower glacis plate and upper part of the transmission roof.
  
• From 60 to 80 mm for the lower part of the side.
  
• From 60 to 80 mm for the side hatches and bottom of the rear.
  
• From 0 to 80 mm for the side rear observation slits.
  
• From 100 to 145 mm for the driver's observation slit.
  

Increased top turret armor:

• From 100 to 145 mm for the front.
  
• From 60 to 100 mm for the rear part of the mantlet.
  
• From 0 to 100 mm for the gun mount opening.
  
• To 135 mm for all gun mantlets (previous values varied from 20 to 100 mm).
  

Testing of the matchmaker rule for players who show extremely low efficiency in recent series of battles has been extended for CIS and EU live servers.


You can put some more medals on your chest:

• Technical Engineer: European Nation — research all tanks of the European nation.
  
• Expert: European Nation — destroy each tank of the European nation at least once.
  

The Ram II is now displayed with the Canadian flag as a background, while the AC 1 Sentinel and AC IV Sentinel are with the Australian flag.



A hole between the T-44's triplex and turret was removed.
On Vineyards, bushes and windmill will no longer be able to stop shells with invisible textures. Also, gaps between objects and terrain were removed.
For the Mines and New Bay maps, unplanned passages and areas where players could get stuck were removed.
The Black Dragon camouflage, when used on the Dead Rail map, will no longer look like a hole in space.
Various screens, notifications, and descriptions were improved.
General bugs and client crashes were fixed.

Update 6.3 will add a number of warpaints to the game. Most of them are meant for tanks of the new game nation — the European nation. Check out the new arrivals and choose the lucky camo that will help you climb to the top of this research branch!

As the new update is released, the Full Forward, Retro, Blitz, and Faster, Higher, Stronger camouflages will no longer be available. So hurry up and get them before they're gone!

Common Warpaints

Heatwave

Tree Bark

Despite their placid names, these two summer camos will throw off the enemy team. Wear them for a realistic battle and the enemy will have a hard time trying to pinpoint you in the thickets or on a grassy terrain.
Resupply cost: 50–3,000 credits depending on the vehicle tier.

Winter Steppe

Ice Mosaic

These two cold, harsh, and stately winter warpaints for the European Nation tanks will send shivers down your enemies' spine. An excellent choice for snowy maps such as Faust and Dead Rail.
Resupply cost: 50–3,000 credits depending on the vehicle tier.

Sun-scorched

Bronze Green

These are two camouflages designed for desert locations. Install them on your tank to make every sand dune or a rocky hill on the map your faithful ally!
Resupply cost: 50–3,000 credits depending on the vehicle tier.

Legendary Warpaints


The Furious Legendary camouflage for the P.44 Pantera European Nation tank.
This stylish warpaint gives the P.44 Pantera the look of a race car. All the more reason to rush to victory at maximum speed!
Cost: 1,450 gold


The Gladiator Legendary camouflage for the Progetto M40 mod. 65 European Nation tank.
One look at the Gladiator warpaint colors is enough to show that this fighter has countless victories and mountains of fallen enemies under its tracks. Install the camouflage on the Progetto M40 mod. 65 and let your glory shine!
Cost: 2,550 gold

New Warpaints


The Area 52 Rare camouflage is a predatory and somewhat “unearthly” warpaint. Install it on your tank and, in the eyes of opponents, you'll transform into an alien beast on the hunt!
Cost: 65–750 gold depending on the vehicle tier.


On the Golden Carp Rare camouflage, the silhouettes of fish against the black background look stylish and picturesque, like an artist’s canvas and not tank armor. In other words, it's not a warpaint but a work of art!
A fancy tank deserves a stylish camo!
Cost: 65–750 gold depending on the vehicle tier.


Returning to the Store
With the update release, two rare camouflage will be back in the game: Missile Arsenal and Missile Salvo.

Missile Arsenal

Missile Salvo

Update 6.3 will bring a ninth nation to the game — the European Nation. The new Tech Tree currently contains only one branch with ten various tanks from four countries: Finland, Poland, Sweden, and Italy.

The branch is topped off with Italian tanks equipped with guns using the autoreloading system. This new mechanism combines the best of two worlds: the phenomenal rate of fire by "drummers" and the ability to shoot as soon as one shell has been loaded into the magazine. Get acquainted with the new tanks and prepare to research the European Nation!

Each tank of the European Nation will be displayed with its own background in the Garage. The Polish one with the Polish flag, the Swedish one with the Swedish flag, and so on. As for provisions that improve the mastery of the crew, tankers of the European Nation can take into battle the tastiest Cinnamon Roll (+3%) as well as a Cheesehead (+10%) suitable for long-term storage.

• Tier I. The Vickers Mk. F
  This base Finnish tank will appear in your Garage along with a slot. It possesses great dynamics, good maneuverability, and a penetrating gun.
  
• Tier II. The 10TP — 210 XP
  This Polish tank has a slow turret and thin armor as well as good dynamics and a penetrating gun with high damage per minute. In terms of mobility, the 10TP is like the BT-2 and in terms of firepower, it's similar to the LT vz. 38.
  
• Tier III. The 14TP — 700 XP
  It represents the development of the 10TP's idea: the engine has become more powerful, the speed higher, the gun more effective, and the armor a bit thicker. Its gun is great at damaging Tier III vehicles, but it's a bit weak against Tier IV. On the other hand, the 14TP accelerates quickly, maintains its speed on irregular terrain, and provides great damage per minute.
  

• Tier IV. The Lago — 2,500 XP
  This Swede has weak armor, but great mobility. It will easily outflank opponents, change directions, and arrive on time to defend the base before rejoining the main battle. The Lago will be similarly effective with the base gun and the top gun. The first is more accurate, penetrating, and fast-firing, while the second deals a major blow of 120 HP per shot.
  
• Tier V. The Strv m/42 — 8,000 XP
  This vehicle contains everything an average medium Tier V tank has: high power-to-weight ratio, weak armor, the standard 110 mm of gun penetration, and 160 HP of single-shot damage. Nevertheless, the Strv m/42 has one unique trait. The depression angle of its gun reaches 15 degrees! That’s why this Swede feels especially comfortable hiding from enemies and returning fire from behind very steep slopes.
  

• Tier VI. The P.43 bis — 24,500 XP
  It is rather frisky with comfortable penetration while dealing some of the best single-shot damage among its peers. This tank is an excellent choice for quick flanking attacks, capturing key spots, and providing fire support for allies.
  
• Tier VII. The P.43 ter — 53,370 XP
  The direct evolution of the P.43 bis received thicker frontal armor for the hull and turret, a faster firing gun with increased accuracy and penetrating characteristics, and a more powerful engine. In terms of gameplay, the P.43 ter is like the T20 or the Comet. This Italian always gets to the right place at the right time and never stops attacking and retreating, tiring out the opponent and depriving it of 225 HP with each shot.
  

The peculiarity of the European Nation's top tanks is their autoreloading system that combines the advantages of standard guns and magazine-fed guns. In this system, the magazine does not reload all at once, but rather shell by shell.

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1. When the magazine is fully loaded, you can fire just like a common "drummer". You shoot and another shell is loaded into the gun from the magazine. For these Italian tanks, it takes 3 seconds.
   
2. After that, a new shell starts being reloaded into the vacant slot in the magazine. The more shells left in the magazine, the quicker the autoreloading. But if you continue firing, the autoreloading process will be restarted.
   
3. Upon having expended the whole magazine without pausing for autoreloading, there's no need to leave the battle for 15-25 seconds. You can continue the fight like a tank with a standard gun.
   

Provisions and Improved Ventilation influence the autoreloading speed of each shell in the magazine.

Judging by its look and name, this tank resembles the German Panther, but they have little in common except for the gun's sniper-like accuracy. The German "cat" is heavy, accelerates slowly, and is armed with a standard gun. The Italian tank is totally different as it's lighter, more maneuverable and dynamic. The armor of the P.44 Pantera hides its powerful 1,000 horsepower engine that bestows great dynamics and a maximum speed of 60 km/h.



The Pantera's top gun is outfitted with the autoreloading system. It will take this tank only 6 seconds to fire 3 shells, dealing 675 HP of overall damage. After that, the P.44 Pantera can continue battling with a 7-second reload time for each shot!

The commanders of the P.44 Pantera will gain access to the Furious Legendary camouflage. It changes the tank's name in battle to the P.44 Pantera Furious and costs 1,450 Gold.

The panther's scowl on the turret's side highlights the savage nature of this tank. The two main colors are separated by racing stripes, and the stenciled inscriptions on the sides highlight that the P.44 Pantera is a truly Italian vehicle: extremely fast, highly maneuverable, and simply beautiful.



This Italian tank and the German Leopard PT A are prototypes from the same project that resulted in the Leopard 1. Although the Standard B is not as sporty as its German brother, these tanks are quite alike. And all the leopards' tactical tricks work excellently for the Prototipo Standard B, taking into account the even more dangerous armament.



The base gun of this Italian does not possess the autoreloading system, but it has the autoloading system with a 4-shell magazine. In just 9 seconds, the enemy tank loses 900 HP. And it takes only 11 seconds for the magazine to reload. These characteristics will make it easy for you to save up some XP for the top gun!

Once the top gun is equipped, the Standard B will unleash its full potential. In "drummer" mode, you'll deal 1,050 HP every 3 shots, and in standard mode, you'll cause 350 HP every 8 seconds. The gun's penetration will be enough to deliver shells not only through the sides and rear of most opponents, but also their front. Although the Standard B has almost no armor, its opponent will have little time to react before experiencing a hailstorm of Italian shells!



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The Progetto 65 also lacks thick armor, but the millimeters it has are used as effectively as possible. The upper glacis plate and the upper parts of the side armor are placed at a very slight ricochet angle, enabling them to easily deflect many crazy shells. However, all other parts of the armor, even the turret, rarely withstand enemy shots.



But does the absence of good protection really prevent the Leopard 1 from regularly finishing a battle at the top with regards to the amount of damage dealt? The Progetto 65 manages to perform quite successfully without the extra tons of steel. It would only slow the tank down!

The goal of the Progetto 65 is the express delivery of shells directly into enemy tanks. When this hot Italian joins the battle, its opponents have to nervously gaze about, watching for where the Progetto will jump out and from which side fly 3 more shells to deal 1,050 HP of damage. How does one tussle with this tireless fighter when it doesn't even need to reload its magazine? While enemies try to find the answers to these philosophical questions, the Progetto 65 tortures their armor and gives out free tickets to the Garage.

After researching and buying the Progetto M40 mod. 65, go to the Appearance tab. The Legendary Gladiator camo will be waiting for you there. It changes the tank's name in battle to the Progetto 65 Gladiator and costs 2,550 Gold.

With this camouflage, the spirit of an ancient warrior who survived hundreds of merciless battles seems to fill the tank. Its once-white armor is now covered with the scars of combat, and it's looking forward to new battles. Like a military chariot bristling up with spears, your tank will break through enemy lines at full speed, leaving no chance for victory!

Update 6.3 is on the horizon and the way to the Progetto 65 will soon be open. Collect XP and get ready for new victories!