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WoT’s Happening This Week! October 3rd – October 9th
OCT. 3, 2023
NEWS

It’s a new month, complete with new deals and a new 3D Hero Commander, so let’s get down to business!

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

NEW COMMANDER: HEINZ “VOLLTREFFER” KRAUS

         

This 3D Commander has your next matches in his sights. Designed for the history enthusiasts out there, Heinz “Volltreffer” Kraus is a period-authentic World War II gunner that starts with three open Skill slots and earns Commander XP at an astounding +30% bonus rate.

Get him from the Store or gift him to a friend all this month with the Bullseye bundle:

  • Heinz “Volltreffer” Kraus 3D Hero Commander

3,300 Gold

Heinz Volltreffer Kraus

CHALLENGES AND EVENTS

Simple Dailies

         

Here you go, Commander: a collection of short Challenges that you can knock out once per day all this week while taking care of other business on the battlefield.

Complete the three main Challenges (Merry Go Round, Tally ‘Em Up, and Sharing Is Caring) in any order. After you complete all three, you’ll unlock Tanking Experience as a bonus Challenge to add to your daily haul!

Each of these Challenges can be completed once per day through October 9th.

Simple Dailies – 3 Main Challenges

GOAL

REWARD

Merry Go Round

Deal 3,000 or more damage in any number of winning battles
50,000 Silver
Tally ‘Em Up

Destroy 1 or more vehicles in 2 battles
Enhanced Repair Kit (1)
Sharing Is Caring

Assist in 250 or more damage in a battle
+25% Commander XP Bonus

RESTRICTIONS

Available to Multiplayer and Co-Op only

Available once per day
Simple Dailies – Bonus Challenge

GOAL

REWARD

Tanking Experience

Earn 5,000 or more XP in any number of battles
x1.5 Silver Booster (1)

RESTRICTIONS

Unlocked upon completion of Merry Go Round, Tally ‘Em Up, and Sharing Is Caring

World War II: Available to Tiers III – X

Cold War: Available to all Eras

Available to Multiplayer and Co-Op only

Available once per day



World War II Control Mode Test

         

Time for another round of testing our latest game mode! This time, Control Mode returns to Tier V in World War II mode. Check out the details below, and head to the game’s start menu from Friday through Sunday to join in.

Control Mode Test

Mode

World War II

Eligible Tiers

Tier V

True Vision

Disabled

Eligible Classes

Light Tank
Medium Tank
Heavy Tank
Tank Destroyer

Eligible Nations

All

Maps

Fjords
Ghost Town
Airfield
Mines

Game Mode

Control

SPECIAL SALES


Monthly Cold War Bundles

         

This month’s Cold War bundles contain well-known tanks from all three eras of gameplay. Pick the era and play style you want to explore, and save 50%!

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

         

Built to strike from the ridgelines, the AT 15A is a mid-tier tank destroyer with a quick rate of fire and outstanding gun depression. Take command and start aiming your shots to support your team’s frontline fighters.

The AT 15A is available with bonus content all this month in the 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

Which tanks are you looking to level up? Grab this week’s Vehicle XP Booster bundle and let us know! Then, take a look at this week’s tank offer. It features a tank inspired by the 1960s TV show Four Tank-Men and a Dog and includes the Szarik & Jan Kos Commander, because no matter what else is going on, life is better with a dog by your side (even if that dog is virtual).

  • x3 Vehicle XP Boosters (20)

2,000 Gold

840 Gold

58% Savings

5,196 Gold

2,598 Gold

50% Savings

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!

  • Swedish Tier III 43 M. Toldi III Light Tank
    • The high rate of fire on this light tank allows it to attack and not let up. Wear down the enemy’s defenses!
    • Earn 8,000 XP in battle to unlock the 50% Super Savings discount.

  • German Tier VII Krupp-Steyr Waffenträger Tank Destroyer
    • You’ll see this Super Savings offer if you earn 20,000 XP this week, but good luck seeing this tank destroyer on the battlefield. Its small silhouette (along with its all-around solid gun handling) makes it one stealthy sniper.
    • Earn 20,000 XP in battle to unlock the 50% Super Savings discount.

  • American Tier VIII T26E4 Super Pershing Medium Tank
    • Hide your hull and make the most of your turret armor and gun depression to play to this tank’s strengths. This vehicle has Preferential Matchmaking.
    • 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 – Final week! Contract open through October 9th (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

         

The Soldiers of Fortune season started last week, and October has just begun. There’s no better time to work on your Monthly Goals for the Resolutions event and earn those exclusive rewards!

And don’t forget: every season you complete as part of Resolutions will score you a 20% discount on the forthcoming Calliope tank when Resolutions ends in January. If Soldiers of Fortune will be your fifth season completed, you can look forward to getting your tank for free!

Check your progress here: Resolutions Website Login

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Talk Like a Pirate Day Specials

         

Final week! The Jolly Roger 3D Hero Commander (who’s been updated with new VO) is about to set sail from the Store, along with our discounted pirate-themed bundles. Get your treasure while you can!

X marks the spot. And by “X,” we mean this link to our Pirate Day article.

Note: If you already had Jolly Roger, you’ll find him automatically updated in your garage with his new voiceover.

Jolly Roger 3D Commander



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 3rd
  • October 10th
  • October 17th

Don’t worry; T33kanne and company will be back just in time to get deep into the horrors of Halloween on Tuesday, October 24th!


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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