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WoT’s Happening This Week! February 27th – March 4th
FEB. 27, 2024
NEWS

People say that the best things happen in threes, but based on this week’s new content, we say they happen in twos. Check out the two new Premium tanks, two new contracts, and two weekly Challenges, along with everything else waiting for you!

Click below or read on to see WoT’s Happening

NEW WORLD WAR II PREMIUM TANK: OBJECT 259A

         

It’s a rock-solid defender with an impressive historical pedigree and an even more impressive 122mm gun. Get to know the Soviet Tier VIII Object 259A Heavy Tank in its spotlight article.

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NEW COLD WAR PREMIUM TANK: K TANK

         

If Cold War gameplay is what you’re after, then take a look at the Chrysler K Tanks Escalation Era (Era 2) Western Alliance Medium Tank, a.k.a. the K Tank. This vehicle’s gun is a 152mm behemoth that can launch ATGMs as a third ammo option, giving you all the firepower you need and then some.

Read more about it here.

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CONTRACTS: TUSK AND LAWGIVER

Interested in a Mercenary light tank? This is your lucky week. Each of the two latest contracts to go live will grant you one, along with its associated 2D Standard Commander and tons of additional rewards.

Available this time around are the Mercenary Tier X Tusk Light Tank and the Mercenary Tier IV Lawgiver Light Tank

Find out what you need to do to earn them in this article.

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CHALLENGES AND EVENTS

Weekly Challenges

         

Time to rack up the Vehicle XP on as many different tanks as possible with this week’s Challenges. And yes, the bonuses from these Challenges do stack!

Hat-Trick
GOAL REWARD
Destroy 3 or more vehicles in a battle
x2 Vehicle XP

RESTRICTIONS

World War II: Available to all Tiers
Cold War: Available to all Eras
Available to Multiplayer and Co-Op Only
Available once per day per vehicle
Teamplay Enabler
GOAL REWARD
Assist in 250 or more damage in a battle
x1.25 Vehicle XP

RESTRICTIONS

World War II: Available to all Tiers
Cold War: Available to all Eras
Available to Multiplayer and Co-Op Only
Available once per vehicle per day

String Theory

         

Speaking of Vehicle XP … take on the String Theory Challenge to earn progressively bigger XP bonuses by keeping your winning streak going from one match to the next.

The longer your streak goes, the bigger your XP bonus. Following your fifth multiplayer victory in a row, you’ll keep your x5 Vehicle XP bonus on every win until you’re defeated in battle. Once that happens, you can start a new streak as long as the String Theory event is live.

How long can you go?

String Theory
GOAL REWARDS
Win two battles in a row
x2 Vehicle XP
Win three battles in a row
x3 Vehicle XP
Win four battles in a row
x4 Vehicle XP
Win five battles in a row
x5 Vehicle XP

String Theory Medal
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RESTRICTIONS

World War II: Available to Tiers V – X
Cold War: Available to all Eras
Available to Multiplayer only (excludes Co-Op)

Control Mode – Era 2 Event

         

The unique gameplay of Control Mode comes to Escalation Era in the latest event! Head to the game’s main/start menu to participate in this special mode, which will be available through this Sunday, March 3rd.

Control Mode
Eligible Tiers/Eras
Escalation (Era 2)
True Vision
Enabled
Eligible Classes
All
Eligible Nations/Alliances
All Cold War Alliances
Maps
Azure Coast
Serene Coast
Nebelburg
Overlord
Respawns
Enabled
Game Mode(s)
Control
Match Duration
10 Minutes
Team Size
7v7
Bots
Enabled

And as added incentive, the Challenge listed below (and the extra Year of the Dragon season point it awards) will be available to Control Mode only, so you don't have to miss out on season progress to enjoy this event:

Control Mode: Extra Point!
GOAL REWARDS
Earn 2,000 or more XP in any number of battles
+1 Season Point

RESTRICTIONS

Available to Control Mode only

SPECIAL SALES


Premium Tech Tree Sales – Wave 4

         

This is it: the final round of 10th anniversary Premium tank sales! And just like the previous three weeks’ lists, this list includes tanks that you can get using either Gold or Free XP, your choice.

Note: This selection will be available through March 4th only. Get your tanks while you can!

Premium Tech Tree Sales – Wave 4

TANK GOLD PRICE FREE XP PRICE
1,275
25,500
1,275
25,500
1,955
39,100
1,487
29,740
1,275
25,500
1,275
25,500
3,506
70,120
2,720
54,400
3,102
62,040
3,145
62,900
6,069
121,380
7,531
150,620
10,370
207,400
5,865
117,300
6,545
130,900
5,525
110,500
5,525
110,500
10,361
207,220
9,052
181,040
5,525
110,500
12,614
252,280
6,077
121,540
12,903
258,060
11,730
234,600
5,525
110,500
14,875
297,500
19,125
382,500
19,125
382,500
19,125
382,500
19,125
382,500
9,350
187,000
11,900
238,000
11,900
238,000


Wallet Savers

         

Every week, you’ll find new Wallet Savers—Premium vehicles for both World War II and Cold War that are available at a 30% discount, that week only. Take a look at the latest deals!

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.


February Tank of the Month DLC: Super M48

         

Final week! This hull-down superhero has the stats to land the hits when it counts the most, making it an excellent support vehicle.

Get the Super M48 with bonus content in February’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:

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WEEKLY SALES

         

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.

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Weekly Deals

This week, enjoy deals on a variety pack of XP boosters and a patriotic, fast-firing tank that’s excellent for sidescraping.

Super Savings

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

  • American Tier III Sexton I Artillery
    • It’s an incredible Silver earner and one of the most powerful SPGs available at the lower tiers. If you want to experience first-hand how devastating the artillery class can be, the U.S. Sexton I is a fine place to start.
    • Earn 8,000 XP in battle to unlock the 50% Super Savings discount.

  • British Tier VI British Bulldog Churchill VII Heavy Tank
    • The rate of fire and aim time on this guard dog are fast enough to ruin any opponent’s plans. The Bulldog also has Preferential Matchmaking.
    • Earn 20,000 XP in battle to unlock the 50% Super Savings discount.

  • M60AX Détente Era (Era 3) Western Alliance Medium Tank
    • You want a well-rounded medium tank? You’ve got it. The M60AX receives ample protection from the appliqué armor on its turret and hull, while its quick and accurate gun brings the supportive fire.
    • Earn 40,000 XP in battle to unlock the 50% Super Savings discount.

And don’t forget about our War Chests! Each chest 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: War Chests

REMINDERS



Available Contracts

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

  • Slapjack – Buyouts available through March 4th
  • Sharpshooter – Buyouts available through March 4th
  • KV-4 KTTS – Contract open through March 11th (buyouts available through March 18th)


End of Resolutions + T34 Calliope

         

Have you gotten your American Tier VI T34 Calliope Medium Tank yet? If not, there’s no time to lose!

This is the last week you can claim the game’s first rocket-launching tank for World War II mode, and you can get it at a discount or even for free depending on how many seasons you completed during last year’s Resolutions event.

All details can be found in this article.

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Celebrations

         

Speaking of year-long events, our Celebrations will keep going even after the month of our 10th anniversary ends!

Log on to the Celebrations companion website, where you can check your season progress, compare stats with other players (from both platforms), and see how close you are to finishing the current season in game and earning an end-of-the-event discount on a new vehicle.

To access the Celebrations website, click here.

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Anniversary: Big X Community Event

         

Congratulations! The event is over; the community has earned all the points needed to claim every prize from the Anniversary: Big X Challenge, including the new Lago M38 light tank, T-34-88 medium tank, and other, unique anniversary rewards.

Find all your reward and Community Event details here.

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Anniversary Sales

         

FINAL WEEK – do not miss these sales, Commander! Take advantage of discounts up to 50% off on Premium Time, Booster and Consumables bundles, and more to prepare yourself for the year ahead. A Free XP conversion bonus? You know it works well with the Premium tanks you can get for Free XP this week!

More details on these limited-time sales can be found here.

Celebration War Chests

         

Receive random drops including Premium Consumables, Boosters, and Premium tanks with a Celebration War Chest. They’re available for only 500 Gold each at the in-game Store throughout the rest of the Year of the Dragon season.

View the drop lists and drop rates in this article.

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King Dragon Earn Challenge

         

And since we mentioned the Year of the Dragon…

The dragon comes around in the Chinese zodiac only once every twelve years. Celebrate this momentous occasion with a Challenge that awards new Garage Gear, the Hero Skin for the WZ-1224, the Chinese Tier VIII King Dragon Type 59 Medium Tank, and more!

Complete details can be found in this article.

King Dragon



Marder VTS1

         

For those days when you can’t decide whether to play a light tank or a tank destroyer, the Marder VTS1 Escalation Era (Era 2) Western Alliance Light Tank is the vehicle of choice. Its speed, accuracy, and gun handling give you the flexibility you need (and make this tank a great introduction to the latest Cold War Tech Tree line).

Get all the details you need in its spotlight article.

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Anniversary Login Gifts + MBT-B Heavy Tank

         

Who says “no” to free gifts? Not you, friend. Make sure you log in before next Tuesday to claim your FREE Garage Gear and Celebration War Chests!

You can also get the American Tier X MBT-B Heavy Tank either for free (if you’ve played for at least seven years) or with a discount based on how long you’ve been a commander.

Find all the details in this article.

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Tank Mastery

         

The ultimate test of class-based skill and technique is here for one more week. Earn Mastery Badges in your Multiplayer matches and get rewarded—your class expertise will determine how many badges you get.

Get all the details here.

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The Long Haul

         

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:

Private War Chest


Sergeant War Chest


General War Chest

RESTRICTIONS

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

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

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KB

         

That’s right, Commander. Associate Social Media Manager KB is taking control of this week’s Tuesday community stream for two hours of gameplay and more. Get your tanking fix in!

Weekly Assault with Tankz0rz and BAM1500

         

Join Creative Producer 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 (20:00 UTC)!

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