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WoT’s Happening This Week: August 4 – August 10
AUG. 4, 2026
NEWS

Metal Fest: Act 1 takes center stage this week, Commander! Join Five Finger Death Punch, open KISS War Chests, welcome back Motörhead and Rob Zombie, and celebrate Wargaming’s anniversary.

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

METAL FEST: ACT 1 – FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH

         

Five Finger Death Punch storms the Metal Fest stage with two themed vehicles, Commanders based on the band, and a full lineup of Emblems and Inscriptions.

Choose a Five Finger Death Punch Commander to start a five-part Challenge chain. Earn points in Multiplayer, CoOp, or the limited-time “Rush the Stage” mode to claim customizations and build a discount on the Mercenary Tier VIII Five Finger Death Punch - Iron Fist Tank Destroyer and the Five Finger Death Punch - Knucklehead Post-War Era (Era 1) Independent Heavy Tank.

Rush the Stage joins the setlist from August 7 at 10:01 UTC through August 18 at 08:59 UTC and also contributes to Challenge progress.

Ready for more? Use the Encore mechanic to replay the Challenge chain and increase your vehicle discount up to 30%.

Prefer the full set? The Five Finger Death Punch Mega bundle brings together both tanks, the Knucklehead 3D Commander, the band as 2D Commanders, and all themed Emblems and Inscriptions.

Read all about Five Finger Death Punch at Metal Fest here.

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KISS WAR CHESTS

         

“Rock and roll all nite” with KISS War Chests, Commander! Open them for a chance to add KISS-themed Premium vehicles, fan Commanders, Emblems, and the KISS Logo Inscription to your collection, along with other rewards.

Check the full drop list and more here.

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MOTÖRHEAD AND ROB ZOMBIE RETURN

         

Turn the volume back up to 11: Motörhead and Rob Zombie return to Metal Fest with fan-favorite vehicles, Commanders, Skins, and customizations at savings of up to 50%.

Check out this article for more info.

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WARGAMING ANNIVERSARY SALES

         

Celebrate Wargaming’s anniversary with discounts for Boosters and customization options, plus a collection of six ferocious T7 Combat Cars.

Don’t miss out on:

  • 50% off all available Camouflage, Emblems, Flags, and Inscriptions (excluding Skins)
  • 25% off packs of 25 ×5 Vehicle XP Boosters, ×8 Commander XP Boosters, or ×2 Silver Boosters
  • 35% off packs of 50 ×5 Vehicle XP Boosters, ×8 Commander XP Boosters, or ×2 Silver Boosters
  • 50% off packs of 100 ×5 Vehicle XP Boosters, ×8 Commander XP Boosters, or ×2 Silver Boosters

Head to the store to pick up the collector’s bundle, complete with ammunition and six Garage Slots, for 1,000,000 Silver:

CHALLENGES AND EVENTS

Chest Earner

         

Opening War Chests feels even sweeter when you earn them on the battlefield. Build a brawling streak to claim up to two Masters of Mayhem War Chests.

GOAL REWARD
Brawling Streak
In 65 battles, deal, block, and receive combined damage equal to at least x1.5 of your vehicle’s maximum health.
Qualify in 3 consecutive battles to earn 1 bonus progress.
Masters of Mayhem War Chest (1)

RESTRICTIONS

[MERGE]

World War II: Available to all Tiers
Cold War: Available to all Eras
Available to Multiplayer and CoOp only
Available twice per account

[MERGE]

Weekly Challenge

         

Make sure you take on this Weekly Challenge if you’re after some Vehicle XP and Boosters! It’s open to all Tiers and all Eras, so you have all the freedom to approach it in the way that suits you best.

GOAL REWARD
Tales of War
Damage 5 or more vehicles in any number of battles
(Available three times per day per account)
×3 Vehicle XP Booster (1)
Perfect 10
Destroy 10 or more vehicles in any number of battles
(Available once per day per account)
1,000 Vehicle XP

RESTRICTIONS

[MERGE]

World War II: Available to all Tiers
Cold War: Available to all Eras
Available to Multiplayer and CoOp only

[MERGE]

On Track: Marder 1A3

         
+25% Vehicle XP bonus on every tank in the line
30% Silver Discount:

SPECIAL SALES

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

         

Here are August’s Garage Gems! Choose from a list of specially selected Premium vehicles for World War II and Cold War, each available at a 15% discount.

Wallet Savers

         

Premium vehicles for World War II and Cold War that are available at a 30% discount. Take a look at the latest deals!

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

Get this week’s Weekly Deal to boost your Vehicle XP earnings!

  • ×3 Vehicle XP Booster (20)

2,000 Gold

840 Gold

58% Savings!

Super Savings

We know you enjoy a challenge, Commander, so we created Super Savings to give you just that! Earn enough XP to grab a British medium tank, a 2D Commander, and Equipment half off.

Super Savings lets you earn a 50% discount on selected items by gaining XP. Each vehicle offer is available only to players who do not already own it. Each offer remains available for 72 hours from the moment you unlock it in-game.

  • Improved Ventilation Equipment Voucher (1)
  • Gun Rammer Equipment Voucher (1)
  • Gun Stabilizer Equipment Voucher (1)

Earn 8,000 XP in battle to unlock the offer.

3,875 Gold

1,900 Gold

50% Savings

  • Joe Ekins 2D Commander

Earn 20,000 XP in battle to unlock the offer.

1,250 Gold

620 Gold

50% Savings

Earn 40,000 XP in battle to unlock the offer.

3,628 Gold

1,800 Gold

50% Savings

REMINDERS

War Chests

War Chests are a great way to stock up on Boosters, Premium Account time, and most of all, Premium tanks that will help you win battles!

You can find Masters of Mayhem War Chests – available through October 05 – in the Store. Don’t miss out on them!

Masters Of Mayhem War Chests

         

Chaos is calling. Enter the mosh pit, conquer 100 stages and earn incredible rewards in Masters of Mayhem, the latest season of World of Tanks Modern Armor! Celebrate Metal Fest and witness the arrival of Switzerland as a new nation in this explosive new season.

Read all about the new season here.

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Iron Maiden Expansion

         

Masters of Mayhem comes with the Iron Maiden Expansion, which you can pick up for 5,000 Gold in the Store!

Purchasing the Iron Maiden Expansion will add themed bonus rewards – including the Senjutsu TO-55 and the AMOLAD – to three Stages of Masters of Mayhem.

Check out this article for more info.

Available Contracts

Here are the current available contracts. Read more about how to sign each one and earn their respective tanks:

  • Stubbs – Contract open through August 18 (buyouts through August 24)
  • Sharpshooter - Contract open through November 9 (buyouts through November 16)

Battle Ready: T78

         

Need a new tank destroyer to strengthen your arsenal? The T78 might be exactly what you're looking for! Inspired by an American project from 1943, it sports the 90 mm gun from the M36 and features excellent gun depression and solid alpha damage. Get it in the newest Battle Ready!

Included in this Battle Ready DLC:

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

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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: Metal Fest Kickoff

         

Metal Fest hits the main stage! Join us for our usual two-hour Tuesday stream filled with gameplay, tanking fun, and Twitch Drops!

Tank Chats

         

Turn the volume back up on Friday as Rush the Stage storms the setlist. Tune in for live battles, a closer look at the mode, and another dose of Metal Fest mayhem!

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