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:

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.
GOAL |
REWARD |
Merry Go RoundDeal 3,000 or more damage in any number of winning battles |
50,000 Silver ![]() |
Tally ‘Em UpDestroy 1 or more vehicles in 2 battles |
Enhanced Repair Kit (1) ![]() |
Sharing Is CaringAssist in 250 or more damage in a battle |
+25% Commander XP Bonus ![]() |
RESTRICTIONS |
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Available to Multiplayer and Co-Op only Available once per day |
GOAL |
REWARD |
Tanking ExperienceEarn 5,000 or more XP in any number of battles |
x1.5 Silver Booster (1) ![]() |
RESTRICTIONS |
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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.
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.
- T95E2 ’57 Post-War Era Western Alliance Medium Tank
- WZ-111 '66 Post-War Era Eastern Alliance Heavy Tank
17,899 Gold
8,900 Gold
50% Savings
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:
- British Tier VII AT 15A Tank Destroyer
- 850 Gold
- Premium Time – 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:

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 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
- Soviet Tier VI T-34-85 Rudy Medium Tank
- Szarik & Jan Kos 2D Standard Commander
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

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.

The Long Haul
The Long Haul returns to reward you for your perseverance! Details below.
GOAL |
REWARDS |
The Long Haul
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One of the following, awarded at random: Private War Chest ![]() Sergeant War Chest ![]() General War Chest ![]() |
RESTRICTIONS |
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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)!