We reworked the tutorial! From now on, newly-minted commanders won't be sent to the proving grounds. Instead, they'll find themselves in 5-on-5 battles on the Mines map. The first battles will be accompanied by hints depending on the situation. For example, "Enable Aiming mode" in case of a miss or "Target gray parts" in case of a non-penetrating hit.
The first tank that a newcomer will take into battle will be one of these three famous combat vehicles: the Tiger, the T-34-85, or the Sherman. Moreover, the number of bots will gradually decrease.
Updated Mines
It now has its own special atmosphere! We added effects, actions, and indestructible objects outside the playable part of the map and improved terrain textures. Now, there are planes flying in the sky and warships fighting in the sea. Every new player's first three battles will happen on Mines. But the map will remain available for battles of all tiers.
Mirage and Lost Temple are being reworked and will temporarily be unavailable in the game. They will return with improvements to visuals and gameplay. Both maps will be made available for more tiers, while Mirage will receive a version for Supremacy.
Colorblind Mode
Colorblind mode was added to graphics settings for those who see the world just a bit differently. It changes the colors of important elements in battle so that players with color blindness, such as deuteranomaly, protanopia, and deuteranopia, can better distinguish them.
This option may affect game performance on some mobile devices.
Order in Storage
It's time for some spring cleaning! All resources are now carefully divided among four tabs: Certificates, Appearance, Boosters, and Other. What's more, we got rid of excessive tapping. To remove the red dot for new items, you need only scroll down the screen. Red dots will also be removed from accumulative avatars, and they will only appear on the latest avatar in the chain.
News for the Jagdpanzer E 100
It finally happened! If the Jagdpanzer E 100 existed in reality, this is what it would look like. After your first battle in this powerful tank destroyer, you may receive a personal offer for the Mighty Legendary camouflage and Spezialset attachment. There are no bells or whistles—just historical insignia and vivid colors!
Controller Support
We returned partial support for popular controller models on iOS, Android, and Windows 10. Now, with the help of a controller, you can do more than just shoot, aim, and move. You can also enable/disable auto-aim, use the Lookout Area camera mode, and switch between shell types. Besides that, the sensitivity of both sticks was adjusted and Garage controls were added.
Balance Changes
This time, just a small number of changes was made to vehicle characteristics. The T-34-100 received improved armor under the turret. Previously, it could be easily penetrated by HE shells. Ammunition capacity increased from 65 to 70 shells and 45 to 48 shells for the Crusader and T54Е1, respectively.
Improvements and Fixed Bugs
Container infoscreens were reworked. Their content is now more informative. You can even preview vehicles and camos.
The sounds of switching shells during battle and tanks exploding in Aiming mode were adjusted.
Various screens, descriptions, and notifications were improved.
General bugs and client crashes were fixed.
Gravity Force: Thrusters at Maximum!
Tanks aren't afraid of a little dirt! Nor are they afraid of cosmic cold, solar wind, or even asteroids. Take part in Gravity Force and see for yourself! Fight in low gravity! Take flight over the battlefield or send your enemies hurtling across the entire map. Use the new Thruster ability to jump even higher and fly even further! [previewyoutube="DBQSK2V-SWg;full"]
Schedule
Fight in Gravity Force mode from April 12 to April 19. • CIS: April 12, 8:00 (MSK) to April 19, 2:00 (MSK) • Europe: April 12, 8:00 (CEST) to April 19, 2:00 (CEST) • North America: April 12, 8:00 (PT) / 11:00 (ET) to April 18, 23:00 (PT) / April 19, 2:00 (ET) • Asia: April 12, 8:00 (UTC+8) to April 19, 2:00 (UTC+8)
How to enter Gravity Force
To join a Gravity Force battle, select it in the menu next to the "Battle!" button.
Spring Season Rating Battles
[previewyoutube="2y9UYlxUpUQ;full"] Spring Season begins in Rating Battles! Battle from April 5 to May 31 and earn cool prizes, including the powerful IS-6 Fearless! What's more, now you can earn Coins and get new avatars as rewards in Rating Battles. Here's the details.
Spring Season Battle Schedule
CIS: April 5 to June 1, 1:00 (MSK)
Europe: April 5 to June 1, 1:59 (CEST)
North America: April 5 to May 31, 15:59 (PT) / 18:59 (ET)
World of Tanks Blitz leaves Earth to accomplish Operation Red Planet! Those who are attracted to the distant stars by the excitement of exploration and the openness of dreams will return from their expedition with resources, Collector tanks, camos, and other rewards.
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How to Get Rewards
To participate in the event, you'll need a Tier III vehicle or higher.
The Operation includes two reward progressions, each consisting of 80 levels. The upper progression is available to everyone with a regular Pass, meaning all players. The lower progression is only available to Premium Pass holders. Increase the Level of your Pass to get rewards. To do so, complete missions and earn Minerals: 10 Minerals = 1 Level.
Although your Level increases automatically, you will need to collect your rewards manually. You can earn up to 30 Minerals per day. Premium Pass owners enjoy access to an additional daily mission that provides an extra 10 Minerals. With Premium Pass, you can earn 40 Minerals a day and unlock 4 levels with rewards. Also, Premium Pass lets you instantly increase your Level using gold.
When Does Operation Red Planet Take Place?
CIS: April 1, 8:00 (MSK) to April 29, 8:00 (MSK)
Europe: April 1, 14:00 (CEST) to April 29, 14:00 (CEST)
North America: April 1, 6:00 (PT) / 9:00 (ET) to April 29, 6:00 (PT) / 9:00 (ET)
Asia: April 1, 14:00 (UTC+8) to April 29, 14:00 (UTC+8)
What Rewards Can I Get?
There will be huge amounts of resources, themed camos and avatars, a profile background, certificates for XP bonuses for victories, and Collector tanks!
With Premium Pass, the Type 5 Ke-Ho Tier IV light tank awaits you at Level 1. This dynamic and maneuverable fellow is able to successfully complete the mission "Spot. Whirl around. Don’t get caught. Destroy."
And at Level 35, the Explorer tank will be added to your Garage. Equipped with an astrodroid, radar, and solar panels, this Tier VI medium tank fearlessly explores unknown territory in search of hostile activity. Fast like a meteor storm and maneuverable like a stream of ionized particles in the sun's corona, the Explorer effectively battles enemies and returns victorious.
Burning Games
Burning Games is a mode so harsh that tanks lose HP simply by staying in battle! Act fast to snatch your opponents' HP and make their precious points yours! Heal your allies and return to battle even after being destroyed!
Schedule
You can fight in Burning Games from March 31 to April 5. • CIS: March 31, 8:00 (MSK) to April 5, 2:00 (MSK) • Europe: March 31, 8:00 (CEST) to April 5, 2:00 (CEST) • North America: March 31, 8:00 (PT) / 11:00 (ET) to April 4, 23:00 (PT) / April 5, 2:00 (ET) • Asia: March 31, 8:00 (UTC+8) to April 5, 2:00 (UTC+8)
Every night, Burning Games becomes temporarily unavailable: • CIS: 2:00 (MSK) to 8:00 (MSK) • Europe: 2:00 (CEST) to 8:00 (CEST) • North America: 23:00 (PT) / 2:00 (ET) to 8:00 (PT) / 11:00 (ET) • Asia: 2:00 (UTC+8) to 8:00 (UTC+8)
How to Enter Burning Games
To join a Burning Games battle, select it in the menu next to the "Battle!" button. Only Tier V–X vehicles are allowed in this mode.
Event: Galactic Riches
[previewyoutube="3vD5Mguh0S8;full"] We've got to say that you seem to be the luckiest person in the world! In our hands, we have a secret TASA (Terran Association of Serious Astronomers) report. And you know what? It says that a rare cosmic phenomenon, the Golden Globes alignment, should happen soon. Moreover, we know that you'll be playing a crucial role in it! Read to find out what's going on and how to turn this rare occurrence in your favor!
Where Can You Get Golden Globes?
You’ll attract them in battles! For each battle in which you earn at least 200 XP, you'll get 2 Golden Globes. You can increase this number if you enter the battle with economic boosters installed! The cooler the booster, the more Golden Globes you'll get after the battle. For instance, if you install 4 Epic boosters, you'll earn 18 Golden Globes.
A cluster of Golden Globes has been detected on the Galactic Riches event screen. Pull them out of the sky in exchange for Epic boosters, credits, or certificates for 9 hours of Premium Account!
What Do Golden Globes Provide?
Galactic Riches! On the same event screen, you can exchange Golden Globes for Premium Account, Gold boosters, Free XP, a cosmic camouflage, a mind-blowing profile background, certificates for x10 XP (yes, you read that right!)... And a Galactic Container with even more rewards!
Schedule by Server:
CIS: March 26, 8:00 (MSK) to April 5, 8:00 (MSK)
Europe: March 26, 13:00 (CET) to April 5, 14:00 (CET)
North America: March 26, 6:00 (PT) / 9:00 (ET) to April 5, 6:00 (PT) / 9:00 (ET)
Asia: March 26, 14:00 (UTC+8) to April 5, 14:00 (UTC+8)
[previewyoutube="hCf9sPhBSgo;full"] A very rich and eventful update is coming your way. Cosmic rewards, flying vehicles, an exploring tank on a far-away planet... About all that and more, you'll learn in due time. In the meanwhile, here are the latest balance changes and improvements!
It's Getting Hot in Here
You'll get to try out new consumables for Tier VII–X tank destroyers from the Grille 15 branch! The Reticle Calibration consumable will reduce gun dispersion and aiming speed by 40 percent within 20 seconds. At the same time, the Spall Liner provision will help you reduce damage from High-Explosive shells by 20 percent.
New Avatars for Victories
Win Silver, Gold, Platinum, or Diamond League rating battles during WoT Blitz seasons.
Color Accent
The camo selection menu welcomes two newcomers: the daring Urban Jungle and the even more daring Unexpectable camouflage.
The Grandma's Gift, Starlight Night, Evergreen, Oxidized Metal, Digital Forest, Fire Sentinel, and Steppe Snowstorm camos will no longer be available for purchase.
Balance Changes
Most changes affected Tier V–VI vehicles. Medium tanks became more resilient and maneuverable. The heavies received a raise in HP and, in some cases, firepower. Tank destroyers became more accurate.
Improvements and Fixed Bugs
Areas where vehicles became stuck were fixed and some models of buildings and objects were adjusted for some maps.
Various screens, descriptions, and notifications were improved.
General bugs and client crashes were fixed.
Mad Games
Rush into Mad Games—the craziest battle mode in World of Tanks Blitz! Invisible tanks, unrelenting irradiators, damage regeneration... hop into your favorite vehicles and crush opponents with insane modifications! [previewyoutube="CP2nbXYEUbw;full"]
Schedule
Here's when you'll be able to fight in Mad Games: March 11–March 15 • CIS: March 11, 8:00 (MSK) to March 15, 2:00 (MSK) • Europe: March 11, 8:00 (CET) to March 15, 2:00 (CET) • North America: March 11, 8:00 (PT) / 11:00 (ET) to March 14, 23:00 (PT) / March 15, 2:00 (ET) • Asia: March 11, 8:00 (UTC+8) to March 15, 2:00 (UTC+8)
March 18–March 22 • CIS: March 18, 8:00 (MSK) through March 22, 2:00 (MSK). • Europe: March 18, 8:00 (CET) to March 22, 2:00 (CET) • North America: March 18, 8:00 (PT) / 11:00 (ET) to March 21, 23:00 (PT) / March 22, 2:00 (ET) • Asia: March 18, 8:00 (UTC+8) to March 22, 2:00 (UTC+8)
Mad Games will be temporarily unavailable every night: • CIS: from 2:00 (MSK) to 8:00 (MSK) • Europe: from 2:00 (CET) to 8:00 (CET) • North America: from 23:00 (PT) / 2:00 (ET) to 8:00 (PT) / 11:00 (ET) • Asia: from 2:00 (UTC+8) to 8:00 (UTC+8)
How to enter Mad Games
To play a Mad Games battle, select it in the menu next to the "Battle!" button. Only Tier V–X vehicles are allowed in this mode.
The "Assemble: Loza's Sherman!" Event
[previewyoutube="JjRNIug0r1Q;full"] It's always cool to earn an Ace Tanker Mastery Badge after a fierce battle. But now it's twice as cool! Success in battles will not only bring you fame, honor, and mountains of XP and credits, but also Loza's M4-A2 Sherman, a Soviet Tier VI Premium tank.
Here's the plan: do your best in battles and earn Mastery Badges. Each Badge will earn you parts of the certificate for Loza's Sherman. Collect 215 parts and the vehicle is yours!
Schedule by Server:
CIS: March 12, 8:00 (MSK) to March 22, 8:00 (MSK)
Europe: March 12, 13:00 (CET) to March 22, 13:00 (CET)
North America: March 12, 5:00 (PT) / 8:00 (ET) to March 22, 6:00 (PT) / 9:00 (ET)
Asia: March 12, 14:00 (UTC+8) to March 22, 14:00 (UTC+8)
Mark your calendars! From March 5 to March 31, heated battles are on for a sweet spot at the top of the Ratings, as well as the race to get cool rewards like the IS-6 Fearless! Advance through the Leagues and collect a striking camo, gold, an avatar, and XP and Credit bonuses. And, most importantly, get your own powerful Soviet tank! The list of the Top Ten players of the month feels empty without you there...
