This week, on May 8th, the world remembers one of the most important moments in history: the end of World War II in Europe. We’re honoring this occasion with new Cosmetics in celebration of this date. Check them out and see what else is coming to the game starting this week.

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

• New Premium Tank: SturmPanzer V
• New Contracts
• Challenges and Events
• Special Sales
• Weekly Sales
• Reminders
• Community Streams

NEW PREMIUM TANK: STURMPANZER V

In addition to its punishing 150mm gun, the German Tier VII Sturmpanzer V Tank Destroyer can be acquired for Gold, Silver, or Free XP. And just as well, this rare tank will be available for one week only!

Find all details, as well as gameplay tips and bundle prices, in its spotlight article.

NEW CONTRACTS

If you’re a fan of the tank destroyer class, then you’re in luck. Starting today, sign the latest contracts to earn rewards on your way toward either the Mercenary Tier VI Plaguebringer Tank Destroyer or Soviet Tier VIII Orthrus KV-4 KTTS Tank Destroyer.

Click the links below to get all the info:

• Plaguebringer (available through June 2)
• Orthrus KV-4 KTTS (available through July 14)

CHALLENGES AND EVENTS

Battle Heroes: May 2025

New month, new Battle Heroes!

And this time, get ready to take on your new objectives with your best French Tier V - VII tanks (any class you want). Your reward: one of the most prestigious Medals and Emblems in the game. The winners will be announced on June 3rd’s stream.

Find all the details and objectives for May in this article.

Weekly Challenges

Can’t go wrong with Vehicle XP, Premium Consumables, and War Chests as rewards, right, Commander?

See this week’s Weekly Challenges as training for the campaigns ahead. Especially if you’re trying to finish (or looking to start) a new Tech Tree line.

x3 VE Day First Win Bonus

Need more help with your vehicle research? Consider it done.

In celebration of VE Day, make the most of a x3 Vehicle XP bonus on your first win each day with every tank you play. That next Tier/Era is almost within your grasp.

Mother’s Day Challenge

Earn 2,000 vehicle XP in any number of battles to receive a voucher for a Mother’s Day Emblem plus a Med Kit.

The best part? This Challenge can be completed ten times for you to get all of our Mother’s Day Emblems. Find the complete details here.

SPECIAL SALES

VE Day’s 80th Anniversary

This year, the world commemorates the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe.

In honor of the occasion, check out the new Cosmetics and enjoy discounts on tanks (both Premium and Tech Tree) through May 12th.

And get all the new Cosmetics at 80% off with The 80th Anniversary Pack: Special (available only once per account)!

Find all the details, and see what the celebratory cosmetics look like, in our dedicated article.

Mother’s Day Celebration

If you’re unsure which tattoo to get, get them all!

Enjoy a 50% discount on the Mother's Love bundle in celebration of Mother's Day! This pack gives you all of our Mother's Day Emblems, so you have no issues showing your love in whichever language you choose.

Get a preview of what they look like here.

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

Looking to expand your collection but uncertain which tank to choose next? Perhaps you’re new to the game and not sure which Premium tank to get first. Luckily for you, NEW Garage Gems just hit the game!

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

Well, Commander, you’re in luck. Not only are you witnessing the revamp of the Tank of the Month DLCs, but you’re also getting an overall well-balanced premium with a fast gun and rich historical background as part of it.

Get the M4A3E8 Thunderbolt VII along with bonus content in the new Battle Ready bundle:

• American Tier VI M4A3E8 Thunderbolt VII Medium Tank
• 850 Gold
• Premium Account – 3 Days
• x1.5 Silver Boosters (10)

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

• PlayStation – North America/Asia
• PlayStation – Europe
• Xbox

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.

Weekly Deal

This week’s deal will certainly help with your World War II research.

Take advantage of a discounted Vehicle XP Booster bundle and pair it with the VE Day discount on Tech Tree vehicles to assemble a tank fleet worthy of a parade. Details below.

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!

REMINDERS

Available Contracts

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

• Leopard VT-2 – Buyouts through May 12th
• Slapjack – Buyouts through May 12th
• 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!

• Warlords War Chests – Available through June 2nd

Kame

Heads up: The Japanese Tier VIII Kame Medium Tank will be available for just another week.

Don’t miss your chance to get a Japanese vehicle with remarkable alpha damage, DPM, and gun depression values to good use in your World War II matches.

Find all details in its spotlight article.

On Track: Object 640 “Black Eagle”

Chances like these don’t come too often, Commander. Make the most of your last week to battle your way toward the terrifying Object 640 "Black Eagle" heavy tank with the help of this Cold-War focused 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 (including the T-44A starter tank in this case!), plus a Silver discount on each one you purchase. Check it out:

Cinco De Mayo

Well Comandante, you’re in luck.

You can keep earning Silver and themed Cosmetics with the Cinco De Mayo Chained Challenge through May 12th. How far have you gotten?

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:

• Our Twitch channel
• Our YouTube channel

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. Ready to find out what KB is capable of with all that 150mm of pain?

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 if you look outside and, by chance, happen to see a raven perching outside your window … see it as a sign.