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WoT’s Happening This Week! May 27th – June 2nd
MAY 27, 2025
NEWS

It was a time for the strongest. For warriors and champions. And now, as twilight falls upon the Warlords season and Valhalla, what shall you do when the dust settles?

One thing is certain: standing idle would be most unwise.

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

ENDING SOON: WARLORDS

         

Impressive! The Warlords season threw everything it had at you, and you came right back at it with a vengeance. Now that’s something to be proud of.

Make one last push to complete any stages you have left and claim everything you can from the season, Commander! Your rewards include Gold, days of Premium Account, Premium tanks, and more.

And remember that you can use stage buyouts to get your rewards even faster!

Need a reminder of everything you can still get in the last days of the Warlords season? Head over to its dedicated article for all the info.

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ENDING SOON: VALHALLA

         

You’ve battled hard and satisfied the gods. And now, the final days are upon us, warrior.

Conclude your saga during the last days of Valhalla. You have one more week to get your new tanks and Cosmetics, and to complete your missing Champions Path stages.

Follow the links below for a quick reminder of what’s still available:

Immortalize your legend, warrior. Thou hast earned it.

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SPECIAL: WARHAMMER 40,000 RETURNS

         

Whether you fight for the glory of the Emperor or choose to join the legions that would reduce the Imperium to ashes … prepare thoroughly for the battles ahead—or succumb to the enemies that gather on all sides.

Claim all of our legendary Warhammer 40,000 content with special Store bundles, including the all-encompassing Warhammer 40,000 Mega Bundle!

Please note: this content will be available for one week only running through May 28th.

Find the information you need in these articles:

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TANK WAR CHESTS

         

Tank War Chests return with refreshed drops!

Available in the in-game Store for only 800 Gold each! Get yours to receive random drops ranging from Premium Consumables to Boosters, Premium Account time, and possible Premium tanks like these:

And the best part: enjoy up to 25% off on the Tank War Chest bundles through June 30th! Get all details here.

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CHALLENGES AND EVENTS

Weekly Challenges + Tier X Special Challenge

         

Got a Tier X that’s YOUR Tier X? That one vehicle where you gave your all to add it to your collection? Then this week’s perfect to take it out for a ride and earn big, Commander.

Earn twice the Silver with your top-of-the-food-chain tanks while taking advantage of the other Weekly Challenges going live this week. If you don’t yet have a Tier X, the other Challenges might just help you get it before you know it.

(Update: Chest Earner added on May 28th. Get out there and get your Warlords War Chests!)

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GOAL REWARD
Place in the top 5 XP earners on your team in a winning battle
x1.25 Silver

RESTRICTIONS

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
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 only

Available three times per day per account
Tier X Silver Bonus Event
GOAL REWARD

Play a battle

Complete this Challenge by meeting any of the following conditions:

  • Deal at least 500 damage to enemy tanks in a battle
  • Deal at least 500 spot assist damage to enemy tanks in a battle
  • Detect 2 or more enemy tanks in a surviving battle
x2 Silver

RESTRICTIONS

World War II: Available to Tier X only

Available to Multiplayer only (excludes Co-Op)
Chest Earner
GOAL REWARD
Earn 25,000 Base Vehicle XP in any number of battles

(Base Vehicle XP means Vehicle XP that is earned before any multipliers are added. Ex: Premium Account, Daily Win bonus, Boosters, etc.)
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RESTRICTIONS

World War II: Available to all Tiers

Cold War: Available to all Eras

Available to Multiplayer and Co-Op only

Available four times per account

On Track: UDES 15/16

         

As the twilight of Valhalla draws near, it’s only fitting that a Swedish line gets the blessings of the almighty On Track.

On Track makes it easier than ever to progress through an entire Tech Tree line, with a Vehicle XP bonus every time you play one of the line’s tanks, plus a Silver discount on each one you purchase. Check it out:

On Track: UDES 15/16
+25% Vehicle XP bonus on every tank in the line
50% Silver Discount:
30% Silver Discount:

SPECIAL SALES

Season Send-Off Saver

         

LIMITED TIME - SPECIAL DEAL! You’ve brawled. You’ve battled. You’ve given it your all. But you still have time left in the WARLORDS season, so make the most of it with the incredible deal you’ll get in the Season Send-Off Saver!

This DLC bundle includes 10 Warlords War Chests. Get in on this offer and take command in every match!

The Season Send-Off Saver is available for $4.99 USD and can be purchased only once per account. Please note that it will be available on PlayStation on Thursday, May 29th!

Get it at the links below:

Free XP Mini Sales

         

Gear up, Commander!

While our Free XP Conversion Bonus is live, what do you say about getting any of the Premiums below with your newly converted currency? Through June 2nd, the following World War II and Cold War vehicles will be available for Free XP.

Tanks for Free XP
TANK FREE XP COST
280,000
280,000
340,000
340,000
350,000
450,000
450,000
450,000
450,000
450,000
450,000
450,000
450,000
450,000


Wallet Savers

         

Wallet Savers: Premium vehicles for both World War II and Cold War that are available at a 30% discount. 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.



Garage Gems

         

Gems don’t lose their value. So never miss a chance to get one for yourself when you can. You have one more week to add these high performers to your World War II and Cold War collection. Don’t miss it!

Get your choice of specially selected Premium tanks for World War II and Cold War, each available at a 15% 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.


Battle Ready DLC: M4A3E8 Thunderbolt VII

         

As Warlords draws to a close, this week’s the week to prepare yourself for the battles to come, Commander. And there’s no faster way to assure your fighting chance in the field than with a Battle Ready bundle.

Unleash the fury of the M4A3E8 Thunderbolt VII’s fast-firing gun and take advantage of its amazing gun depression values to dominate any hull-down position.

Get the M4A3E8 Thunderbolt VII 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:

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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 Deal

Commander XP + Vehicle XP Boosters. Now, there’s a combination that can do no wrong! Take advantage of this “training-focused” special with this week’s Weekly Deal offer.

  • x4 Commander XP Booster (10)
  • x3 Vehicle XP Booster (10)

2,030 Gold

850 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:
    • x2 Vehicle XP Booster (10)
    • Enhanced Rations (10)
  • When efficiency is a must, a reusable Premium Consumables and a Vehicle XP Booster will get you a long way. Save big on this quick-and-easy bundle by meeting this week’s Super Savings requirements.
  • Earn 8,000 XP in battle to unlock the 50% Super Savings discount.

750 Gold

370 Gold

50% Savings

  • Included in this offer: Otto Carius 2D Standard Commander
  • “Otto Carius was one of the most efficient tank aces of WWII. He commanded the Pz.Kpfw. 38 (t), the Pz.Kpfw. VI Tiger and the Jagdtiger tank destroyer during his impressive career.” May 27 is also Otto Carius’ birthday. So if you’re into history, don’t miss this week’s Commander and associated tank offers.
  • 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

620 Gold

50% Savings

Otto Carius

  • Included in this offer: German Tier VI Tiger 217 Heavy Tank
  • The vehicle that Otto Carius commanded in battle. This German heavy tank gives you a solid gun with impressive damage per minute values for its tier, plus flat hull sides to excel at sidescraping. A must-have for any history buff.
  • Earn 40,000 XP in battle to unlock the 50% Super Savings discount.

4,202 Gold

2,100 Gold

50% Savings

REMINDERS

Available Contracts

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

  • Plaguebringer – FINAL WEEK! Contract open through June 2nd (buyouts through June 9th)
  • Orthrus KV-4 KTTS – Contract open through July 14th (buyouts through July 21st)
  • Chisel – Contract open through September 8th (buyouts through September 15th)


War Chests

Restock on essentials like Boosters and Premium Account time, or even get new Commanders or Premium tanks, with War Chests! Each type of War Chest is packed with its own special combination of random drops that’s worth at least the cost of the chest.

Seasonal War Chests are available as DLC bundles in the in-game Store, the PlayStation Store, and the Microsoft Store. Tank War Chests and Commander War Chests are available for Gold, only in the in-game Store.

Check out the current drops below!

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Battle Heroes: May 2025

         

It’s your last days for May’s Battle Heroes, Commander. So, use your best French tanks from Tiers V – VII (World War II mode) for the final push toward the top.

Every month, Battle Heroes will honor the top players across several categories of achievements who played tanks of a specific class and/or nation. A rare Medal and Emblem await!

Need a quick reminder of what to do? Get your details in this article, and be on the lookout for next month’s criteria!

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Memorial Day Conversion Bonus

         

Our Memorial Day Conversion Bonus will be live for another week, Commander. Make the most of this opportunity to get more Free XP out of your Vehicle and Commander XP conversions.

Vehicle XP to Free XP: 1 Gold to 40 Free XP
Commander XP to Free XP: 1 Gold to 40 Free XP

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:

And if you’re watching on Twitch, you can get new Twitch Drops every week! Drops refresh every Tuesday with the server restart. Check out our Twitch Drops page for links and the list of eligible streams.

TOG II* Tuesdays

         

Join Community Manager and TOG II* enthusiast KB along with guests for a two-hour community stream that’s packed with gameplay. Can KB beat her research speed record in today’s stream? Only one way to find out! Join her as she makes some noise with Swedish metal!

Insider Information

         

Join us this Friday starting at 2:00 PM Central (19:00 UTC) for a look at what’s to come along with our stream team! And you better not miss this one, Commander. The time to do your duty is almost here … so, all the information you can get is a must.

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