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WoT’s Happening This Week! January 2nd – January 8th
JAN. 2, 2024
NEWS

It’s a big start to 2024! Keep reading to see why we say that, Commander …

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HOLIDAY OPS

         

FINAL WEEK - The holiday season can’t last forever, and neither can our Holiday Ops event!

This week is your last chance to join Vinnie Jones for the celebration. Ring in the new year with an Earn Challenge, a Community Event, a new tank, and of course, new 2D and 3D Commanders with voiceover recorded by our celebrity ambassador himself.

Take a look at our Holiday Ops info article for the complete details!

NEW TANK: FV3903 CHURCHILL VII AVRE

         

Meet the game’s new demolition expert. The British Tier VII FV3903 Churchill VII AVRE Heavy Tank mounts a whopping 165mm gun for a gameplay experience similar to that of the legendary KV-2.

Bring the boom to your World War II matches. Get the FV3903’s details in its spotlight article.

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NEW PREMIUM CONTRACT: KV-4 KTTS

         

Want to earn a Premium tank, Silver, Premium Time, and more? A Premium contract is the best way to do it, and our latest one gives you a chance at the Soviet Tier VIII KV-4 KTTS Tank Destroyer.

Find all the contract details in this article: KV-4 KTTS Contract

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COMMANDER WAR CHESTS

         

Available for 400 Gold each only in the in-game Store, our brand-new Commander War Chests are an excellent way to build your retinue.

Each chest contains a 2D or 3D Commander (including one of 10 incredible new 2D Commanders), along with Premium Time and Commander XP Boosters as possible additional drops. What will you get in yours?

See all the drops in this article.

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CHALLENGES AND EVENTS



String Theory

         

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
String Theory Medal - Transparent Background

RESTRICTIONS

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



Weekly Challenges

         
Sweep the Leg
GOAL REWARD
Assist with 1 or more damage due to you immobilizing vehicles
x1.25 Silver

RESTRICTIONS

World War II: Available to all Tiers
Cold War: Available to all Eras
Available to Multiplayer and Co-Op
Available three times per day
Tales of War
GOAL REWARD
Destroy 5 or more vehicles in any number of battles
x3 Vehicle XP Booster (1)

RESTRICTIONS

World War II: Available to all Tiers
Cold War: Available to all Eras
Available to Multiplayer and Co-Op
Available three times per day

SPECIAL SALES


Metal Fest: Encore!

         

FINAL WEEK! Get your Megadeth and Iron Maiden tanks and Commanders in the Store while Metal Fest: Encore! is live! Head to this article for all the information.

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Wallet Savers

         

World War II or Cold War? Our Wallet Savers offers give you choices of Premium tanks for both modes, each available at a 30% discount!

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.


January Tank of the Month DLC: T42

         

Command this mobile medium tank and take aim from across the map. The T42 is equipped with a gun that boasts incredible accuracy, aim time, and penetration values.

Get the T42 along with bonus content in January’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

Can’t get enough Vehicle XP? Grab a pack of boosters to add to your earnings anytime! And if you’re in the mood for a new tank, you can’t go wrong with a player-favorite Tiger tank, especially when it’s available for 50% off.

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 VII Super Hellcat Tank Destroyer
    • Here’s a Premium vehicle that’s made for the “scoot and shoot” style of gameplay. Its aim time, gun depression, and rate of fire will help you pick off weaker enemies from far away, while its mobility will enable you to fall back and find cover with ease.
    • Earn 8,000 XP in battle to unlock the 50% Super Savings discount.

  • Urban Steel Hero Skin for the Super Hellcat
    • Once you’ve got the Super Hellcat in your garage, why not deck it out? The vehicle’s Urban Steel Skin not only looks great; it also provides a concealment boost in every map environment.
    • Earn 20,000 XP in battle to unlock the 50% Super Savings discount.

  • Mercenary Tier VI Absolution Heavy Tank
    • With its high rate of fire and solid accuracy, Absolution offers no mercy to its opponents. Keep its hull hidden and make use of its turret armor to support your team from a distance.
    • 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:

  • AltProto AMX 30 – Buyouts available through January 8th
  • Bigtop – Contract open through January 15th (buyouts available through January 22nd)
  • Sharpshooter – Contract open through February 26th (buyouts available through March 4th)


Resolutions

         

New month, new Monthly Rewards—and this is the final month of the Resolutions project, so make the most of it, Commander! (Remember: Monthly Rewards are available through the 28th of the month.)

Plus, for those of you aiming for the Calliope T34 that will be available after Resolutions ends, here’s your reminder that completing the current Battlefronts season will get you a 20% discount on the tank. If you will have completed five seasons since Resolutions started, you’ll get the tank FREE.

And if you complete all six seasons that have been part of Resolutions, you’ll get MORE exclusive rewards! Also, you’re a beast.

See it all here: Resolutions Website Login

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Tanksmas War Chests

         

With the seasonal garage gear or a rare Holiday Commander from a Tanksmas War Chest, you can keep the spirit of the season going all year ‘round.

This is your last week to get your Tanksmas War Chests this winter, so don’t miss them! See all the possible drops in this article.

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Double Tap TS-54

         

Double the guns, double the fun! The Double Tap TS-54 is the first U.S. tank with the dual-barrel mechanic. Thanks to its robust frontal turret armor, it makes short work of enemies when it can land its one-two punches from a hull-down position.

Get to know this two-headed beast its dedicated article.

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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 T33kanne

         

Every Tuesday starting at 17:00 UTC, join Senior Community Manager T33kanne and Associate Social Media Manager KB for a two-hour community stream that’s packed with gameplay. Get your tanking fix in!

Weekly Assault with Tankz0rz and BAM1500

         

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 (20:00 UTC)!

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