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WoT’s Happening This Week! August 15th – August 21st
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AUG. 15, 2023
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Metal Fest is here! Join Sabaton as they fire things up with a new Challenge, Premium tank, and Commanders. Redefine scorched earth tactics with the game’s first flamethrower tanks, and check out the latest anniversary sales starting today!

Click below or read on to see WoT’s Happening:

METAL FEST: ACT 1 - SABATON!


FROM
15 AUG
10 : 01 UTC TIME
        
UNTIL
03 OCT
08 : 59 UTC TIME

Battle hard and heavy!

The Primo Victoria awaits you at the end of Metal Fest’s first Challenge. Get it, along with the new Swedish Tier IX Spirit of War Strv K Heavy Tank, while the event is live. And how about assigning any of the new Sabaton 2D Standard Commanders to your metal machines?

Find the complete details on this epic event here.

FLAMETHROWER TANKS


Want new tactics to dominate your enemies?

The new flamethrower tanks have arrived, with the Czechoslovakian Tier VIII TVP VTU Koncept Medium Tank being the first Tech Tree tank to have this new mechanic installed. Take a look at the stats for its flamethrower gun, which uses Multiple Weapon System principles:

Tank Characteristics: TVP VTU Koncept

  • Matchmaking: Plays up to Tier X
  • Hit Points: 1,450
  • Engine Power: 750 hpr
  • Power/Weight Ratio: 22.03
  • Speed Limit: 50 km/h
  • Reverse Speed: 20 km/h
  • Hull Traverse Speed: 44 deg/sec
  • Turret Traverse Speed: 42 deg/sec
  • Gun Depression: 8 deg
  • Gun Elevation: 25 deg
  • View Range: 380 m
  • Signal Range: 850 m

Primary Weapon 8.8CM VZ. 41N

  • Penetration: 202/242/44
  • Damage: 240/240/295
  • Aim Time: 2 sec
  • Accuracy: 0.32m
  • Rate of Fire: 9.68 rounds/min
  • Reload Time: 6.20 sec
  • Damage Per Minute: 2,323
  • Max Ammo Capacity: 67 rounds
  • Shell 1 Type/Speed: AP/1020
  • Shell 2 Type/Speed: APCR/1125
  • Shell 3 Type/Speed: HE/520

Secondary Weapon Konstrukta Flamethrower

  • Penetration: 100mm
  • Armor Damage: 15HP
  • Module Damage: 8HP
  • Aim Time: 2 sec
  • Accuracy: 0.30m
  • Rate of Fire: 302.52 rounds/min
  • Reload Time: 6 sec
  • Shots Per Clip: 60
  • Intra-Clip Reload: 0.10 sec
  • Damage Per Minute: 1,800
  • Max Ammo Capacity: 800 rounds
  • Shell 1 Type: FLAME/105

Learn more about how these weapons work in our new flamethrower game guide.

You can also find the flamethrower mechanic on our latest Premium addition.

Speaking of which…

NEW PREMIUM TANK: CHURCHILL OKE


FROM
15 AUG
10 : 01 UTC TIME
        
UNTIL
12 SEP
08 : 59 UTC TIME

Light ‘em up with the British Tier V Churchill Oke Heavy Tank and enjoy the high DPM values you can unleash with the game’s first Premium flamethrower tank (even when you’re not using its flame gun).

Get all bundle details and gameplay tips in its dedicated article.

Churchill Oke Rendered Image - Resized

CHALLENGES AND EVENTS


Climb to the Top


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15 AUG
10 : 01 UTC TIME
        
UNTIL
22 AUG
08 : 59 UTC TIME

Show you’re top-tier material and earn increased Vehicle XP throughout the whole week! Every time you rank among the top five XP earners on your team in a battle, you’ll earn an XP bonus. The higher you rank, the bigger the bonus.

Note: This a Chained Challenge, and the bonuses are unlocked in order. If you rank as the top XP earner on your first attempt, you will get the +100 XP bonus, and you’ll proceed to Climb to the Top II from there. The Challenge resets daily.

GOAL

REWARD

Climb to the Top I


Place in the top 5 XP earners on your team
+100 Vehicle XP Experience

Climb to the Top II

Unlocked after completing Climb to the Top I


Place in the top 4 XP earners on your team
+600 Vehicle XP Experience

Climb to the Top III

Unlocked after completing Climb to the Top II


Place in the top 3 XP earners on your team
+1,200 Vehicle XP Experience

Climb to the Top IV

Unlocked after completing Climb to the Top III


Place in the top 2 XP earners on your team
+1,800 Vehicle XP Experience

Climb to the Top V

Unlocked after completing Climb to the Top IV


Place as the top XP earner on your team
+2,500 Vehicle XP Experience
RESTRICTIONS

[MERGE]
Available to Multiplayer and Co-Op only

Available once per day

[MERGE]

SPECIAL SALES


Wargaming’s 25th Anniversary Celebrations – Part 3


FROM
15 AUG
10 : 01 UTC TIME
        
UNTIL
22 AUG
08 : 59 UTC TIME

The third week of our anniversary sales is LIVE!

Enjoy 30% off the Lorraine/AMX M4 and the SU-152 “Taran” along with the first round of sales throughout the week. And check out the new list of Premium tanks we made available for Free XP as well in our dedicated article.

Wargaming 25th Anniversary Key Art


August Tank of the Month DLC: Talon T-44-122


FROM
01 AUG
10 : 01 UTC TIME
        
UNTIL
05 SEP
08 : 59 UTC TIME

It moves well. Shoots well. And earns well thanks to a handy Silver bonus. Get the Talon T-44-122 in August’s Tank of the Month bundle:

This bundle can be yours for $9.99 USD. Get it for your system of choice at the links below:

August Tank of the Month

WEEKLY SALES


FROM
15 AUG
10 : 01 UTC TIME
        
UNTIL
22 AUG
08 : 59 UTC TIME

Remember, Commander: All Premium vehicle bundles purchased from the Store come with their own Vehicle slot and a mix of standard and Premium ammo. If you want to send any of the bundles below as a gift, make sure that you and the receiver are friends on both your device and in the game.

Full_Tank_Sale


Weekly Deals

Whether you’re in need of a way to train your Commanders four times faster, or of a mobile and accurate Cold War warrior, this week’s got what you’re looking for. Check out how much you can save below.

  • x4 Commander XP Booster (20)

2,060 Gold

850 Gold

58% Savings

12,930 Gold

6,400 Gold

50% Savings



Super Savings

Earn battle XP to unlock the deals below at a 50% discount. Each Super Savings vehicle offer is available to players who don’t yet own the tank. Each offer is available for 72 hours from the moment you unlock it in game. Don’t miss out!

  • Cold War Equipment
    • Get primed and ready to bring out the best of your Cold War performance with this hand-picked Equipment combo (please note: Enhanced Missile Warning can be equipped ONLY on Escalation and Détente Era tanks in Cold War):
      • Advanced Reloader
      • Enhanced Missile Warning
      • Advanced Gun Laying Drive
    • Earn 8,000 XP in battle to unlock the 50% Super Savings discount.

  • Survival Equipment
    • “What’s in that tank?” some will ask. This deal will help you outfit your tank with survivability-enhancing Equipment to turn your tank into a tougher-tanking tank. Included in this deal:
      • Advanced Armor
      • Spall Liner
      • Advanced Repair System
    • Earn 20,000 XP in battle to unlock the 50% Super Savings discount.

  • Super M48 Escalation Era Western Alliance Medium Tank
    • Just like that handy pocketknife you can always rely on, the Super M48 lives up to the flexibility of the medium tank class with added applique armor on its turret and a 105mm gun with excellent penetration values. Make it yours by meeting this week’s Super Savings’ requirement.
    • Earn 40,000 XP in battle to unlock the 50% Super Savings discount.

And don’t forget about our Key Cards! Each Card provides you with a mix of Gold and additional in-game content (including possible Premium tanks!) that’ll give your battles a boost. Check out the drop tables here: Key Cards

REMINDERS

Available Contracts

Check out the article details to find out how you can earn one of these tanks:

  • Hardcase – Contract open through August 28th (buyouts available through September 4th)
  • Long Reach – Contract open through August 28th (buyouts available through September 4th)
  • FV1066 Senlac - Contract open through October 16th (buyouts available through October 23rd)


Resolutions


FROM
14 FEB
11 : 01 UTC TIME
        
UNTIL
30 JAN
09 : 59 UTC TIME

The more seasons you complete in this nearly year-long event, the bigger the discount you’ll unlock on an exclusive World War II tank with a unique mechanic! Complete five seasons, and the tank’s yours once Resolutions ends.

On top of that, the Resolutions event also gives you access to exclusive Monthly Goals so that you can earn even more rewards!

Monthly Goals are open through the 28th of each month. Log in to the Resolutions site today and find more!

Resolutions main text image

Object 477A “Molot”


FROM
25 JUL
10 : 01 UTC TIME
        
UNTIL
22 AUG
08 : 59 UTC TIME

It’s your last week to add the Object 477A “Molot” Détente Era Eastern Alliance Tank Destroyer to your forces and put that punishing gun to good use. Need more reasons why this beast should be in your collection? Here they are.

Rendered Image of the Object 477A "Molot"


On-Track: M1A2 Abrams


FROM
08 AUG
10 : 01 UTC TIME
        
UNTIL
22 AUG
08 : 59 UTC TIME

Make the most of the last days of a real American On-Track with the Silver discounts and Vehicle XP bonuses on the tanks in the M1A2 Abrams line. Think you can reach that Era 3 icon before time’s up?

Details below.
+25% Vehicle XP bonus on every Tech Tree tank in the line
(starting with the M46A1 Patton)

[MERGE]
50% Silver Discount:
30% Silver Discount:

M47 Patton Post-War Era Western Alliance Medium Tank

T34 Heavy Post-War Era Western Alliance Heavy Tank

M48A5PI Patton Post-War Era Western Alliance Medium Tank

M103A1 Post-War Era Western Alliance Heavy Tank

M60 '61 Escalation Era Western Alliance Medium Tank

M103A2 Escalation Era Western Alliance Heavy Tank

M60A1 Escalation Era Western Alliance Medium Tank

M60A3 Escalation Era Western Alliance Medium Tank

M60A2 Escalation Era Western Alliance Medium Tank

M1 Abrams Détente Era Western Alliance Heavy Tank

M1A1 Abrams Détente Era Western Alliance Heavy Tank

M1A2 Abrams Détente Era Western Alliance Heavy Tank

Jaguar 1


FROM
08 AUG
10 : 01 UTC TIME
        
UNTIL
05 SEP
08 : 59 UTC TIME

With alpha damage and mobility values like these, is there any surprise that the Jaguar 1 (Raketenjagdpanzer-3) Détente Era Western Alliance Tank Destroyer is named after an apex predator?

Get all your details on this ATGM-only vehicle in its dedicated article.

Jaguar 1 Rendered Image


The Long Haul


FROM
15 AUG
10 : 01 UTC TIME
        
UNTIL
22 AUG
08 : 59 UTC TIME

The Long Haul returns to reward you for your perseverance! Details below.

GOAL

REWARDS

The Long Haul



Place in the top seven XP earners on your team in 75 battles
One of the following, awarded at random:

Confidential Key Card


Classified Key Card


Top Secret Key Card

RESTRICTIONS

[MERGE]
World War II: Available to Tiers III - X
Cold War: Available to all Eras
Available to Multiplayer only (excludes Co-Op)
Available two times per account

[MERGE]



COMMUNITY STREAMS

Get the latest info and see what’s ahead for World of Tanks Modern Armor in each of this week’s streams! You can view them in two places:



Tanking with T33kanne


FROM
15 AUG
16 : 00 UTC TIME
        
UNTIL
15 AUG
18 : 00 UTC TIME


Every Tuesday starting at 16:00 UTC, join Senior Community Manager T33kanne (no KB this week!) for a two-hour community stream that’s packed with gameplay. Get your tanking fix in!



Weekly Assault with Tankz0rz and Bam1500


FROM
18 AUG
19 : 00 UTC TIME
        
UNTIL
18 AUG
20 : 00 UTC TIME


Join Tankz0rz and Lead Game Designer Bam1500 for an in-depth discussion and a first look at upcoming releases, this Friday starting at 2:00 PM Central (19:00 UTC)!


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