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WoT’s Happening This Week! January 6 – January 12
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JAN. 6, 2026
NEWS

We’re starting 2026 with new twists on familiar ideas, including a four-week-long Trade-In Event and a new Premium tank that’s available at launch via contract!

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

NEW PREMIUM TANK VIA CONTRACT: CHI-SE


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06 JAN
11 : 01 UTC TIME
        
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17 MAR
08 : 59 UTC TIME

The first new Premium tank of the year is a vehicle that shines when played as a support heavy. Welcome the Japanese Tier VIII Chi-Se Heavy Tank!

Want to make it yours? You don’t need Gold for this one: the Chi-Se is the first non-Mercenary Premium tank to be available exclusively via contract at launch. You’ll earn big while you work to claim it!

Get gameplay tips and contract details for the Chi-Se in this article.

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TANK TRADE-IN EVENT


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06 JAN
11 : 01 UTC TIME
        
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03 FEB
09 : 59 UTC TIME

Our popular Trade-In Event returns, and this time, it lasts for four full weeks!

Trade in any of the eligible Premium tanks you own from the Trade-In List for 50% of its Gold value. Then, use that same value to help you get one of the Premium tanks from the Trade-Up List.

See the full lists of tanks you can trade in and tanks you can get in this article.

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IN STORE NOW: ICEBOUND WAR CHESTS


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06 JAN
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03 FEB
09 : 59 UTC TIME

They’ve been available only as rewards up until now, but starting today, you can get Icebound War Chests in the Store, too! Grab yours and see what you get; Premium tanks like the TS-60 and M163 VADS are included in the possible drops.

Check out all the drops in our Icebound War Chests article.

Icebound War Chests

CHALLENGES AND EVENTS

Chest Earner


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06 JAN
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13 JAN
09 : 59 UTC TIME

This season’s War Chests are now available for purchase, but that doesn’t mean that our Chest Earner Challenges are going away. In fact, you can complete this week’s Challenge twice to earn two Icebound War Chests of your own.

Chest Earner
GOAL REWARD
Earn 32,500 Base XP in any number of battles

(Base XP means XP that is earned before any multipliers are added, such as Premium Account, Daily Win, Boosters, and so on.)
Icebound War Chest (1)
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RESTRICTIONS
[MERGE]
World War II: Available to all Tiers

Cold War: Available to all Eras

Available to Multiplayer and Co-Op only

Available twice per account
[MERGE]


Weekly Challenges


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06 JAN
11 : 01 UTC TIME
        
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13 JAN
09 : 59 UTC TIME

Looking to earn more Vehicle XP? We’ve got two Challenges that will get you there.

At the Apex
GOAL REWARD
Place in the top 5 XP earners on your team
x2 Vehicle XP

RESTRICTIONS

[MERGE]
World War II: Available to all Tiers

Cold War: Available to all Eras

Available to Multiplayer and Co-Op only

Available twice per day per account

[MERGE]
Enemy is Hit
GOAL REWARD
Damage 5 or more vehicles in a battle
+500 Vehicle XP

RESTRICTIONS

[MERGE]
World War II: Available to all Tiers

Cold War: Available to all Eras

Available to Multiplayer and Co-Op only

Available five times per day per account

[MERGE]


On Track: Bat. Chat. 155 58


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06 JAN
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20 JAN
09 : 59 UTC TIME

Another first for 2026: our first edition of On Track dedicated to artillery vehicles. Get ready to make the French artillery line yours!

On Track makes it easier than ever to progress through an entire Tech Tree line, with a +25% Vehicle XP bonus every time you play one of the line’s tanks (including the Renault FT at Tier I in this case), plus a Silver discount on each one you purchase. Check it out:

On Track: Bat. Chat. 155 58
+25% Vehicle XP bonus on every tank in the line

[MERGE]
50% Silver Discount:
30% Silver Discount:
Renault FT 75 BS
Lorraine 39L AM
AMX 105 AM mle. 47
AMX 13 105 AM mle. 50
AMX 13 F3 AM
Lorraine 155 mle. 50
Lorraine 155 mle. 51
Bat.-Châtillon 155 55
Bat.-Châtillon 155 58

SPECIAL SALES

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.

Wallet Savers


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06 JAN
11 : 01 UTC TIME
        
UNTIL
20 JAN
09 : 59 UTC TIME

Wallet Savers: Premium vehicles for World War II and Cold War that are available at a 30% discount. Take a look at the latest deals!

1,872 Gold

1,300 Gold

30% Savings

12,917 Gold

9,000 Gold

30% Savings


Garage Gems


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06 JAN
11 : 01 UTC TIME
        
UNTIL
03 FEB
09 : 59 UTC TIME

New month, new Garage Gems! Get your choice of specially selected Premium tanks for World War II and Cold War, each available at a 15% discount.

2,158 Gold

1,820 Gold

15% Savings

4,405 Gold

3,720 Gold

15% Savings

2,605 Gold

2,200 Gold

15% Savings

11,456 Gold

9,700 Gold

15% Savings

12,930 Gold

10,900 Gold

15% Savings

11,404 Gold

9,600 Gold

15% Savings


Battle Ready DLC:

ISU-152K


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06 JAN
11 : 01 UTC TIME
        
UNTIL
03 MAR
09 : 59 UTC TIME

Tank destroyers have one job; you know what it is from the name. The ISU-152K gets the job done in style.

This master of destruction features a massive gun that's capable of 750 alpha damage, with penetration values high enough to shred even top-tier armor. Thanks to its concealment values, you'll remain hidden until you're ready to unleash all of that brutal force.

Get the ISU-152K along with bonus content in this Battle Ready bundle:

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

Battle Ready January 2026 - ISU-152K

WEEKLY SALES


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06 JAN
11 : 01 UTC TIME
        
UNTIL
13 JAN
09 : 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.

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Weekly Deal

If you like the Vehicle XP bonuses you get from this week’s Weekly Challenges, then you’ll like the Boosters in this week’s deal. Get a discounted pack of 20 Boosters and keep the big earns going.

  • x3 Vehicle XP Boosters (20)

2,000 Gold

840 Gold

58% Savings


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!

  • Included in this offer:
    • Enhanced Med Kit Consumables (20)
    • Enhanced Repair Kit Consumables (20)
    • Automatic Fire Suppressor Consumables (20)
  • Enjoy the mix in this offer! This bundle contains the Premium Consumables that many tankers consider essential components in a vehicle’s loadout. Premium Consumables are reusable throughout a match after a cooldown period and offer passive benefits along with active effects.
  • Earn 8,000 XP in battle to unlock the 50% Super Savings discount.

1,500 Gold

750 Gold

50% Savings

  • Included in this offer: Anatoly Petrov 2D Standard Commander
  • This Soviet Commander is another that comes from our much-lauded War Stories project and was featured in “Potemkin,” the final chapter of the Spoils of War trilogy.
  • Standard Commanders start with one open Skill slot and earn Commander XP at the standard rate.
  • Earn 20,000 XP in battle to unlock the 50% Super Savings discount.

1,250 Gold

625 Gold

50% Savings

Anatoly Petrov 2D Standard Commander

  • Included in this offer: Soviet Tier VIII Glory IS-5 Heavy Tank
  • Whether you play it at medium range or brawl with it up close, the Glory IS-5 will give your enemies a spirited fight, thanks to its heavy firepower and strong armor (including spaced side armor).
  • Earn 40,000 XP in battle to unlock the 50% Super Savings discount.

15,578 Gold

7,780 Gold

50% Savings

REMINDERS

Available Contracts

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

  • T25 Pilot Number 1 – Final week! Contract open through January 12 (buyouts through January 19)
  • RamRod – Contract open through February 9 (buyouts through February 16)
  • The Machine – Contract open through July 13 (buyouts through July 20)


Regiments Store


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02 DEC
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03 FEB
09 : 59 UTC TIME

We’re just over halfway through the Icebound season, which means you still have time to earn Regiment Coins and get the 120mm Gun Tank T57 or any of the other exclusive items in the Regiments Store… but don’t wait too long!

Here’s your reminder that the items currently in the Regiments Store are available only to members of a Regiment, only for Regiment Coins, and only while the Icebound season is live (through Monday, February 2).

Check the price range and items you can get right now from the Regiments Store here.

And if you want to learn more about the current Regiments features, visit our Regiments game guide.

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COMMUNITY STREAMS

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

Check out our Friday stream dates for the rest of the Icebound season here: Friday Stream Schedule

And if you’re watching on Twitch, you can get Twitch Drops! Check out our Twitch Drops page for more info.

TOG II* Tuesdays


FROM
06 JAN
17 : 00 UTC TIME
        
UNTIL
06 JAN
19 : 00 UTC TIME

Join our Community Manager and resident TOG II* enthusiast KB plus guests for a two-hour community stream that’s packed with gameplay. Get your tanking fix in!


Insider Information


FROM
09 JAN
19 : 00 UTC TIME
        
UNTIL
09 JAN
20 : 00 UTC TIME

Join our team for an in-depth discussion and a first look at upcoming releases this Friday starting at 1:00 PM Central (19:00 UTC)!

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