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WoT’s Happening This Week! October 10th – October 16th
OCT. 10, 2023
NEWS

Make way for the Rhino! The latest World War II Premium is joined by the return of the Trade-In Event, a new contract, Challenges, and sales.

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

NEW TANK: RHINO

         

Fact: Those who stand in the way of a Rhino are crushed. Same applies to this tank.

With its devastating gun and well-protected turret, this heavy is ready to use its brute force to send the enemy packing.

Learn more about this frontline brawler here.

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NEW CONTRACT: CABOOSE

         

With its fast rate of fire and excellent gun depression stats, the Mercenary Tier III Caboose Light Tank is your go-to tank to pester the opposition.

Earn Caboose, its Hidden Death 2D Standard Commander, and additional rewards by taking on the latest short contract to hit the game. Details here.

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TANK TRADE-IN EVENT

         

Trade in a Premium tank you own for 50% of its Gold value, then use that same value to help you get any of the Premium tanks from the Trade-Up List.

The Trade-In event is one of the best opportunities you’ll have in the game to renovate your collection. Get the complete details, including tank lists, in our dedicated article.

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CHALLENGES AND EVENTS

Silver + Vehicle XP Bonus Challenges

         

Take advantage of these Silver and Vehicle XP Challenges we prepared for you to research and level up your tanks faster than usual.

And remember that you can always reach the top tiers even faster by activating your boosters and Premium Time. The bonuses from these Challenges are stackable.

Reach for the top!

Silver With Interest

GOAL

REWARD

Silver With Interest

Earn 1,000 or more XP in any number of battles
x1.50 Silver Bonus

RESTRICTIONS

World War II: Available to all Tiers


Cold War: Available to all Eras


Available to Multiplayer and Co-Op only
Bruiser's Bounty

GOAL

REWARD

Bruiser's Bounty

Deal 500 or more damage in a battle
x1.25 Vehicle XP Bonus

RESTRICTIONS

World War II: Available to all Tiers

Cold War: Available to all Eras

Available to Multiplayer only

Available once per day per vehicle
Leading The Charge

GOAL

REWARD

Leading The Charge


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

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



World War II Control Mode Test

         

This weekend, we’re running another Control Mode test for World War II mode, and we would really appreciate your help in it. Care to join us? Details below.

Control Mode Test

Mode

World War II

Eligible Tiers

Tier X

True Vision

Disabled

Eligible Classes

Light Tank
Medium Tank
Heavy Tank
Tank Destroyer

Eligible Nations

All

Maps

Fjords
Airfield
Himmelsdorf
Severogorsk

Game Mode

Control

You can access the Control Mode test from the game’s start/main menu.

SPECIAL SALES


Monthly Cold War Bundles

         

Enjoy a 50% discount on select tanks from all Cold War Eras! Looking for speed? Firepower? Perhaps both? Pick your favorite bundle at half price.

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.


October Tank of the Month DLC: AT 15A

         

With the AT 15A’s quick rate of fire and excellent damage per minute, depression, and accuracy values, you have everything you need to unleash Hell in battle and send a clear message to the enemy.

Make it yours along with bonus content in the October 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

Enjoy discounts on a Commander XP booster bundle and on a relentless damage dealer that uses the Multiple Weapon System mechanic, this week only.

Super Savings

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

  • “Big Budda” Bill 3D Premium Commander
    • Two open Skill slots, check. +15% Commander XP bonus, check. Sunglasses that can rival those of Klimov, check. “Big Budda” Bill is ready to hop into your vehicles and follow your lead.
    • Earn 8,000 XP in battle to unlock the 50% Super Savings discount.

  • British Tier V Defiance Matilda Medium Tank
    • In addition to its fast gun, the Defiance Matilda also comes with Preferential Matchmaking. Make this gunslinger yours by meeting this week’s Super Savings’ requirements.
    • Earn 20,000 XP in battle to unlock the 50% Super Savings discount.

  • German Tier VIII VK 75.01 (K) Heavy Tank
    • With alpha damage and penetration values like these, the VK 75.01 (K) is made to deliver the finishing blows. And its turret at the back, plus the well-protected front, also make this a dangerous urban fighter to face in battle.
    • 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:

  • Thresher – Buyouts available through October 16th
  • FV1066 Senlac - Contract open through October 16th (buyouts available through October 23rd)
  • Cruncher - Contract open through November 6th (buyouts available through November 13th)


Resolutions

         

Resolutions―the more seasons you complete in this nearly year-long event, the bigger the discount you’ll unlock on an exclusive World War II tank with a unique mechanic!

Each season you complete gives you 20% off the upcoming Calliope T34. Bonus: More rewards are waiting after completing a sixth season!

And did you manage to score any of the monthly goals’ rewards? Get additional rewards (claimable through a bonus code) only through the Resolutions website. Monthly Goals are available from the 1st through the 28th of each month.

Check your progress here: Resolutions Website Login

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Heinz “Volltreffer” Kraus 3D Hero Commander

         

The Heinz “Volltreffer” Kraus is our latest 3D Hero Commander. Based on an authentic-looking World War II soldier, he comes with three open Skill slots and earns Commander XP with a +30% bonus rate.

Get him or gift him while he remains available at the Store.

  • Heinz “Volltreffer” Kraus 3D Hero Commander

3,300 Gold

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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

Heads up, Commander – there will be no community stream with T33kanne and KB on the following dates in October:

  • October 10th
  • October 17th

But it’s all good, they’ll be back on Tuesday, October 24th, right on time to check all the treats we’re preparing for Halloween.


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 (19:00 UTC)!

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