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Introducing: The BZ-58-2 and the KPz 3 Projekt 07 HK


Commanders!

Season X of Battle Pass has an expanded roster of reward vehicles for Tokens, with two Tier IX newcomers: the BZ-58-2 and the KPz 3 Projekt 07 HK. Each of these fine rides will make an exciting addition to your Garage, so check out the video and article below to see what makes them so special.


Both the BZ-58-2 and the KPz 3 Projekt 07 HK are equipped with a permanent Standard Large Repair Kit (costing you no credits) that provides +15% to module repair speed (compared to +10% for common Large Repair Kits).


BZ-58-2



While this Tier IX tank is a “classic” Chinese heavy, it has a few peculiar traits. The “classic” ones include high single-shot damage (520 HP), a sturdy turret with up to 380 mm of effective armor at the front, and a top forward speed that allows it to keep up with other heavies (35 km/h). Its more unusual features include its –8° of gun depression and accuracy of 0.37 at base, which make terrain-based play a viable option.

The parameters displayed are valid for the vehicle with each crew member trained to 100% major qualification level. Some vehicle characteristics can be further improved with the Commander's bonus to major qualification level, crew perks, and skills, as well as special in-game items.




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Thanks to its good accuracy, the BZ-58-2 can aim at vulnerable spots of enemy armor where the penetration of the basic AP rounds (250 mm) should be enough to do the job. If not, the special APCR rounds with 303 mm of penetration can help. Travelling at 1,250 m/s, these rounds further increase your chances of scoring a damaging hit.

Of course, damage mitigation is the bread and butter of any breakthrough heavy tank, and this is where the BZ-58-2 dominates. The upper glacis plate has only 70 mm of nominal armor, but it’s very sloped and quite bouncy. The sides of the hull have enough armor to make angling possible, but remember to have the lower plate covered to prevent a well-placed enemy shell from sparking a fire. The two cupolas on the turret are also vulnerable, but some wiggling can disrupt enemy aiming, and you can always use a terrain fold to your advantage to ensure that the cupolas aren’t visible to enemies in front of you. When trading damage becomes unavoidable, your 1,900 HP will also come in handy.



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When it comes to your choice of equipment, consumables, and Field Modifications, you may want to increase the top speed of your tank with a Turbocharger and Power Supply Rewiring. And it’s not a bad idea to lower the risk of being set ablaze with Modified Configuration and/or a Fire Extinguisher. A Gun Rammer can also improve your base loading time of 15.1 seconds. Fine-tuning the BZ-58-2 can bring out the best in this simple and effective tank. Of course, if you’re looking for more tactical diversity and finesse, check out the next vehicle.

KPz 3 Projekt 07 HK



At first glance, this Tier IX German TD with a Siege mode and wedge-shaped hull resembles a high-tier Swedish TD. However, the KPz 3 Projekt 07 HK plays very differently: Unlike the Swedes, it can reliably damage opponents in Travel mode, and is quite mobile in Siege mode. This provides you with a broad range of tactical opportunities, and if you learn to use them, you will unlock the full potential of this unique vehicle.

The parameters displayed are valid for the vehicle with each crew member trained to 100% major qualification level. Some vehicle characteristics can be further improved with the Commander's bonus to major qualification level, crew perks, and skills, as well as special in-game items.




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In Siege mode, the base accuracy of the KPz 3 is 0.25, and the base aiming time is 1.5 seconds. That spells a sniper, especially considering that the basic APCR round of its 105 mm gun travels at 1,480 m/s, and the camo values of the vehicle are excellent. Plus, this ambusher can change its position with ease. In Siege mode, its forward and reverse top speeds are 20 km/h and 18 km/h, respectively, and those are just base values.

In Travel mode, the gun of the KPz 3 is less accurate (0.35), but it can fire faster, reloading in 6.8 seconds compared to 9.5 seconds in Siege mode. The top speeds increase to 65 km/h and 25 km/h when moving forward and in reverse, respectively.

This TD is like a toolbox filled with handy instruments for every task you might face. There are special HEAT rounds with a penetration of 320 mm for breaking thick armor plates. And for softer sides, apply HE shells that inflict 460 HP of damage and can pierce 120 mm, which is outstanding for this shell type. Although just 45 mm thick, the frontal armor is extremely sloped to make enemy shots bounce. But don’t forget the “three calibers” rule: The ricochet trick won’t work against guns with a caliber of 150 mm and up. Finally, in Siege mode, the maximum gun depression is –12°, which allows you to shoot from positions that almost no one else can use.



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You have complete say on how to utilize this multi-functional vehicle with two efficient combat modes. Conventional wisdom suggests going into Siege mode while at a distance and using your mobility in Travel mode at the end of battle to finish off opponents at close range (possibly using Auto-Aim). However, with some adjustments to your equipment and Field Modification setup, you can switch and use the high DPM in Travel mode at mid range, and the extreme gun depression of Siege mode for terrain-based play. The KPz 3 is all about interesting choices that can be made both in the Garage and on the battlefield.

Plan Your Acquisitions!



While the BZ-58-2 will cost you 24 Tokens, you’ll need 27 Tokens to acquire the KPz 3 Projekt 07 HK. But that’s no reason to worry: You can earn 21 Tokens as Base and Improved Rewards in the Season X progression, and earn 3 more Tokens by gathering the Collection. So, you can definitely make the BZ-58-2 your goal for the Season. Or, since Tokens accumulate over the course of the year, you can save up all your Tokens and grab the KPz 3 right after the next Season starts.

Set your sights on the new Tier IX reward vehicles, Commanders!

Enjoy Missions, Streams, Drops, & Styles This International Women's Day


Happy International Women’s Day, Commanders!

We’d like to take this opportunity to celebrate women's achievements and give a shout-out to all the courageous and inspiring women around the world.

To mark the day, we're hosting a special fun-filled stream, offering Twitch Drops for all female streamers, and offering in-game missions for Premium consumables and 2D styles. If you can't wait to watch the streams, you can catch the brand-new "March (Olive)" and "March (Pink)" 2D styles immediately in the in-game Store!

Streams and Twitch Drops



Join our official livestream hosted by Cmdr_AF and TragicLoss on March 8 at 19:00 CET (UTC+1) | 10:00 PT | 12:00 CT | 13:00 ET for special tank talks and edge-of-your-seat gameplay action.

Sit back and tune into the official stream, or streams from any of our participating streamers, to bag Twitch Drops—including the "March (Pink)" 2D style, one of two in-game Commanders, and handy Premium consumables. It's simple: the longer you watch, the more Twitch Drops you'll receive!

WATCH ON TWITCH (EN)

Twitch Drops



EU: Available from March 8 at 02:00 CET through March 9 at 06:00 CET (UTC+1)

NA: Available from March 7 at 17:00 PT | 19:00 CT | 08:00 ET through March 8 at 21:00 PT | 23:00 CT | March 9 at 00:00 ET

ASIA: Available from March 8 at 13:00 UTC+8 through March 9 at 13:00 UTC+8




Each Commander comes 100% trained and with exclusive voiceovers.


How to Earn Twitch Drops



  1. Link your World of Tanks and Twitch accounts: EU Guide, NA Guide, ASIA Guide.
  2. Track your progress towards a Twitch Drop via the progress bar. When the progress bar reaches 100%, you can claim your Drop (details in the next step). Access the bar by clicking your profile picture in the upper-right corner of the Twitch page.
  3. Claim the Drop within 24 hours of the end of the campaign by clicking the button in the pop-up notification in the stream interface or in your personal Twitch Inventory. If you do not claim the Drop within 24 hours after the campaign ends, the reward will disappear.
NOTE: You need to have your email added to the account to be able to link your World of Tanks and Twitch accounts. To do that, complete the following steps:

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  1. Click your username in the upper-left corner.
  2. Click the “Add Email” button under your username.
  3. Finish the procedure by adding and confirming your email address.
In the Wargaming.net Game Center

  1. Click your username in the upper-left corner.
  2. Click the “Complete Account” button under your username.
  3. Finish the procedure by adding and confirming your email address.
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Participating Streamers







2D Styles



EU: Available from March 8 at 06:00 CET through March 13 at 06:00 CET (UTC+1)

NA: Available from March 8 at 02:20 PT | 04:20 CT | 05:20 ET through March 13 at 02:20 PT | 04:20 CT | 05:20 ET

ASIA: Available from March 8 at 13:00 UTC+8 through March 13 at 13:00 UTC+8


Time to show off your passion for fashion! If you haven't gotten the styles yet, and want them immediately, you can purchase them in-game with gold.

"March (Olive)" 2D style





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"March (Pink)" 2D style





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Missions



EU: Available from March 8 at 06:00 CET through March 13 at 06:00 CET (UTC+1)

NA: Available from March 8 at 02:20 PT | 04:20 CT | 05:20 ET through March 13 at 02:20 PT | 04:20 CT | 05:20 ET

ASIA: Available from March 8 at 13:00 UTC+8 through March 13 at 13:00 UTC+8


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International Women's Day #1



Rewards

  • x2 Crew XP
Objectives

  • Play 3 battles
  • Be among the top 8 on your team by base XP earned
Restrictions

  • Only in Random Battles/Grand Battles
  • Only in Tier IV–X vehicles
  • 8 times per day
  • Only after your first victory of the day bonus has been used up

International Women's Day #2



Rewards

25% chance of receiving one of the following:

  • 3 "Portrait of Elsa" decals
  • 3 "Portrait of Alexandra" decals
  • 3 "Portrait of Holly" decals
  • 3 "Portrait of Ada" decals
Objectives

  • Deal 3,800 HP of damage over any number of battles
  • Be among the top 10 on your team by base XP earned

Restrictions

  • Only in Random Battles/Grand Battles
  • Only in Tier IV–X vehicles
  • Three times per account

International Women's Day #3



Rewards

  • 3 Chocolate
  • 1 Personal Reserve: +200% to Free XP and Crew XP for 1 hour
  • 1 Personal Reserve: +50% to XP for 1 hour
Objectives

  • Earn at least 3,800 base XP over any number of battles
  • Be among the top 10 on your team by base XP earned
Restrictions

  • Only in Random Battles/Grand Battles
  • Only in Tier IV–X vehicles
  • Once per account
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Make the most of an action-packed event and get your in-game goodies before March 13!

Roll out!

Steam Community Shop: Choose Your Rewards!


Commanders!

Our Steam Community unites tens of thousands of passionate tankers from all over the world. We are proud to see it grow and evolve every day, with new people joining, new discussion threads created, new artwork shared, and new guides published. We always try our best to keep this amazing Community entertained, even outside the game, through various Steam events and activities, and we never stop thinking of how we can make them even better and more rewarding.

We are excited to share our first big step in reimagining our Community activities on Steam: the introduction of Community Tokens and the Steam Community Shop!

Steam Community Shop: First Stage


March 6, 2023 through April 30, 2023

What are Community Events?



First of all, let’s clarify which events and activities we’re talking about. World of Tanks Steam regularly launches various giveaways and perk events that require you to perform certain actions on the World of Tanks Steam Hub in order to receive a reward (e.g., “Like” and leave a comment).

You can see examples of past Community events below (keep in mind that these events have already ended and you can no longer participate in them):

https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1407200/view/3673284490063097927
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1407200/view/3635002625424278970
Usually, you can expect at least one subscription event, one tag suggestion event, and one giveaway event per month. Some months, there may be even more, and in the future, we plan to add additional event types.

Now that you understand what kind of events we are redesigning, it’s time to look at the actual changes.

What are the Steam Community Shop and Community Tokens?



The Steam Community Shop is a new addition to the game. Here, you can choose your own rewards and purchase them for Community Tokens.

Previously, all Community events had a pre-determined reward that all participants received at the end of the event. It was a good and simple system, but it lacked flexibility. For example, our monthly reward for following us on Steam was a bunch of Personal Reserves. Of course, if a player already has plenty of Personal Reserves on their account, they’d rather get something else instead. The introduction of Community Tokens and the Steam Community Shop lets you do exactly that!

From March 6, 2023, all regular Community activities will have universal rewards: a certain amount of Community Tokens. You can spend these Tokens in the Community Shop to get the reward that you need most. You can save up your Tokens throughout the month to purchase better rewards, or you can spend them as soon as you get them: the choice is yours!

The Steam Community Shop will work in stages. Each stage will last approximately 2 months, and then we will refresh the available rewards. Please note that we will carefully monitor your feedback and adjust the Steam Community Shop mechanics if needed (e.g., the length of stages might change in the future, etc.).

NOTE: Earned Community Tokens DO NOT transfer between stages. When a stage ends, all unused Tokens will disappear, so make sure to spend all your Tokens in time!


You can expect various useful rewards in the Steam Community Shop, including consumables, Personal Reserves, credits, WoT Premium Account, Garage slots, and customization elements. Some rewards can be claimed an unlimited number of times, while others are limited to 1-2 times per account.



How to Find the Steam Community Shop



  1. To find the Steam Community Shop, launch the game and open the DEPOT section.

  2. Then, find the HOMEFRONT SUPPLIES tab inside your Depot.

  3. Find the “Steam Community Shop” option in the HOMEFRONT SUPPLIES tab and click on it to view all of the available rewards and prices.


Earn Your First Community Tokens Right Now!



To celebrate the redesign of Community events and the introduction of the Community Shop to the game, we are launching a special giveaway: “Like” this post and write a comment to get 1 Community Token!

In order to participate and receive a guaranteed prize, you need to complete a couple of easy steps:

  1. Press the “Rate Up” button under this article
  2. Write in the comments which Community events you would like to see in the future (e.g., screenshot competitions, art contests, etc.)
That’s it! If you complete these steps, you will receive your Token within a few days after the giveaway ends on March 13, 2023.

Participate in our events and activities, earn Tokens, choose your prizes, and enjoy the game!

Oyster Bay Enters Random Battles!


Commanders!

Oyster Bay was the second most popular location of Recon Mission 2021, and now, it’s hitting Random Battles several months after the first-place map, Outpost. Oyster Bay offers a drastically different setting: a tropical island with a lush jungle and scenic beaches. Sadly, this once tranquil paradise has strategic value, and two mighty countries are fighting for control of it.


Enjoy the Views (And History)



For decades, the island was held by one of the adversaries, who had constructed an airbase on the land. However, several years ago, the other side drove their troops out and entrenched, building multiple coastal bunkers. Now, the first power is back for revenge. The locals to whom the island rightfully belongs haven’t benefited from the presence of either occupying force: the landscape is littered with various military structures, and it is not easy to find a place to grow food or set up an oyster farm. Adding to their woes, a massive volcano is about to erupt, sending billowing smoke into the beautiful blue sky.



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Play in Various Ways



Oyster Bay is the first map set on a tropical island, and the battlefield is completely surrounded by water. However, that’s not the only feature that makes this map special. It is also very large: At 1,300x1,300 meters, it is 69% more spacious than a standard 1 km² map. In fact, the extra size was one of the most requested features by players. There are also additional bypass routes behind the bases and in the middle of the map, prompting you to be mobile and tactically aware. Here, smart maneuvering pays off even more than usual.



Let’s play on a new fan-favorite location, Commanders!

Update 1.20: Check Out What’s New!


Update 1.20 is coming, Commanders!

It introduces the sunny Oyster Bay Random Battles map and a series of balance improvements to three other locations. We’re also adding the new Tournaments tab to the main menu of the Garage to help you find and join the tournaments and challenges you’re most interested in. On top of that, this update features rebalancing changes to a large batch of vehicles (including seven Tier X tanks) and brings cool new goodies to the Items for Bonds section in the in-game Store. Enjoy!



New Map: Oyster Bay!



The second-place winner of Recon Mission 2022—Oyster Bay—hits Random Battles! This is a picturesque 1,300x1,300 m summer map in a tropical setting full of sunshine and vivid colors. In addition to the heavenly landscapes, you will find here spacious battle zones for all vehicle classes. Put on your sunglasses, grab your sunscreen, and go explore Oyster Bay!



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MORE INFO

Tournaments and Challenges in Your Garage



To make it easier for you to find and join tournaments and challenges you want to participate in, we're adding a new Tournaments tab to the main menu of the Garage. If you want to join a tournament, click the corresponding button to open its web page and choose a team or create your own.

Also in this new section, you will find another tab for ongoing challenges. If you want to prove yourself and take part in the challenge you like, join it by clicking the respective button.



https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1407200/view/3673285123522425080

Vehicle Rebalancing: A New Iteration



We're updating the characteristics of 27 vehicles from different nations, tiers, and types, including seven Tier X tanks—the Centurion Action X, the Т57 Heavy, the Rinoceronte, among others. We’re also adjusting the parameters of the surrounding vehicles in their branches and updating the performance of seven Tier VI⁠ and VII tanks. Depending on whether they perform beyond the scope of their tier performance, we’ll improve or reduce their effectiveness in battles.



https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1407200/view/3664278558804919800

Map Balance Improvements



We’re continuing to work on improving Random Battles maps and adjusting three battlefields: Airfield, Steppes, and Mines. They received a series of balance tweaks to make gameplay more comfortable for both teams.



FIND OUT MORE

New Items for Bonds



We’ve added more cool tanks, unique customizations, and a piece of Improved Equipment to the Bond Shop, Commanders! Head to the Items for Bonds section in the in-game Store to get your hands on the following: the 113 Beijing Opera; the Lorraine 40 t; the T23E3; Increased Shell Resistance; and spectacular 3D styles for the 60TP Lewandowskiego, STB-1, and E 100.

Take advantage of the expanded selection!



Battle Pass: New Season, New Rewards!



Battle Pass is back in 2023 with Season X and rewards galore! As always, you can complete Progression Stages and earn rewards, including Battle Pass Tokens. Exchange them for various items and rare vehicles in a special section of the in-game Store. There will be two formidable new tanks for 2023, so don't miss out!



https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1407200/view/3664278558790396480
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NA: Servers will be down on February 27 at 23:30 PST | February 28 01:30 CST | 02:30 EST to 06:00 PST | 08:00 CST | 09:00 EST.

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Good luck, Commanders!



Enjoy intense battles on the picturesque Oyster Bay map, try out rebalanced vehicles, and get ready for a new Battle Pass journey!

Rebalancing Changes in Update 1.20


Commanders!

In Update 1.18, we adjusted the technical characteristics of many vehicles. In the several months since these changes were applied to the live server, we've been closely monitoring the outcomes and are now ready to take the next step.

In Update 1.20, we’ll change the combat parameters of 27 vehicles in the British, German, French, and other branches. These various balance tweaks should adjust the performance of these tanks while preserving their key gameplay features. Some of these targeted changes will affect the surrounding vehicles in their branches, so we’ll also correct their combat parameters for consistency. Let’s take a look at each group of vehicles individually.

Tier IX–X Vehicles: Subtle but Effective Improvements



The characteristics of the following top-tier vehicles will change, allowing them to fight more effectively:









British Vehicles



Based on your feedback and our statistics, the Centurion Action X is not very competitive on the battlefield and needs a slight enhancement to its combat performance. As a result, we’ll improve its reload time (8 s instead of 8.6 s) and dispersion during movement on hull and turret traverse. The forward speed will also be slightly increased, from 53 to 55 km/h.

To keep these changes consistent, the two surrounding tanks in the branch, the Centurion Mk. I and the Centurion Mk. 7/1 will have reduced dispersion during movement and on hull traverse.


German Vehicles



The Rheinmetall Panzerwagen also doesn’t perform as well as its same-tier opponents and is, therefore, not very popular. An improved gun could make it more effective in combat. Accordingly, the Panzerwagen’s reload and aiming times will be reduced from 9 to 8 s and from 1.6 to 1.4 s, respectively. We’ll also improve the dispersion at 100 m from 0.36 to 0.33 m, as well as the dispersion during movement and on hull and turret traverse (from 0.14 to 0.10).

The HWK 12, sitting at Tier VIII, will also receive similar improvements to dispersion during movement and on hull traverse to be more competitive.


American Branch



Although the T57 Heavy Tank is pretty tough and can confidently take on Random Battles and Onslaught, a slight mobility buff and increased shooting comfort might do it some good. The vehicle’s reverse speed will be increased from 12 to 14 km/h, and the aiming time will be improved from 2.9 to 2.7 s. We’ll also slightly reduce its dispersion during movement and on hull traverse.

Italian Branch



Your feedback has confirmed that the Rinoceronte’s role on the battlefield could be a bit more pronounced. Thus, we’ll strengthen its turret armor and increase the velocity of special HEAT shells. The reverse speed will also increase from 12 to 15 km/h.

Mid-Tier Vehicles: Tougher and More Dangerous



After reviewing the statistics, we realized that the following Tier VI–VII vehicles require some firepower, mobility, and survivability buffs to improve their efficiency. We assessed each of these vehicles individually, and we are sure that these changes will make them more attractive.















ARL V39



The forward speed will increase from 42 to 45 km/h, and the reload time of its 90 mm AC DCA 45 gun will be improved from 9 to 7.5 s.

Tiger (P)



The frontal armor of the top turret will be strengthened. We’ll also improve the stabilization, reload time, and dispersion on turret traverse for the 8,8 cm Kw.K. 43 L/71 gun. The HP pool will also increase.

Ikv 90 Typ B



We’ll improve the dispersion at 100 m of the 9 cm kan m/F gun from 0.36 to 0.32 m. The aiming time will reduce from 2.3 to 2 s.

Spähpanzer SP I C



The reload time and dispersion on turret traverse of the 90 mm D921 F1 and 90 mm Mecar guns will decrease.

Т-43



The dispersion of the 85 mm D5T-85BM gun on turret traverse will be improved. We’ll also improve its dispersion during movement.

Comet



We’ll reduce the dispersion during movement and on hull traverse.

A-44



The aiming time of the 107 mm ZIS-6 gun will decrease from 3.4 to 2.9 s. Dispersion at 100 m and on turret traverse will be reduced from 0.45 to 0.43 and from 0.16 to 0.12, respectively.

Overperforming High-Tier Vehicles: Carefully Measured Changes



French Branch



In Update 1.18, we rebalanced some of the characteristics of the AMX M4 mle. 54 to enhance it as a frontline brawler. However, having studied the statistics after such a serious improvement to its combat effectiveness, we decided to slightly adjust its performance in Update 1.18.1.

We’ve been monitoring the performance of this menacing heavy in Random Battles for several months, and can clearly see that these adjustments were insufficient. We decided to go even further and slightly change the following parameters of the 130 mm/45 Model 1935 gun:

  • Aiming time: from 2.2 to 2.5 s
  • Reload time: from 13.4 to 14 s
  • Gun dispersion at 100 m: from 0.33 to 0.36
The dispersion during movement and on hull and turret traverse will also be changed. These carefully measured changes will help us correct its effectiveness and bring the vehicle’s parameters in line with other heavy tanks.

The AMX M4 mle. 51 and the AMX 65 t will also receive successive adjustments of their guns.

Italian Vehicles



We understand why the community was so emotional about the performance nerf of the Progetto M40 mod. 65. This vehicle is very popular, and players like it, so you ask why to reduce its effectiveness, since its percentage of wins is about 49%, which is not high value. But in this case, we pay attention to 2 other very important parameters:

  • The Progetto M40 Mod. 65 is the most popular Tier X Medium tank in the game over the past six months. And its popularity continues to grow
  • This vehicle is in the top-3 in terms of average damage dealt per battle among all Tier X Medium tanks.
Seeing these trends, we want to slightly decrease the vehicle's effectiveness and the growth rate of its popularity. So, we decided to reduce the vehicle's reverse speed from 23 to 20 km/h, as well as increase gun dispersion during movement and hull traverse. We’ll also make its upper glacis plate less durable, so that this Italian predator becomes more vulnerable in combat at any distance. In this regard, the Prototipo Standard B will also receive successive adjustments to its gun.

American Vehicles



The T110E3 is a mighty vehicle that stands out from other Tier X tank destroyers in the game. In a sense, it became an unrivaled adversary on the battlefield. And the main reason for reducing the characteristics of this vehicle is its first position in the top in terms of average damage dealt per battle among all Tier X tank destroyers. It is also in the top-2 for average blocked damage per battle among all Tier X tank destroyers. Even considering that this vehicle is not very popular, even at the current popularity values, it begins to affect Random Battles. That is why we would like to reduce its effectiveness in the following parameters:

  • HP pool: from 2,050 to 1,950 HP
  • View range: from 390 to 370 s
  • Reload time: from 17 to 18 s
  • Aiming time: from 2.5 to 2.7 s

To maintain the consistency of characteristics in this branch, we’ll also decrease the T95’s view range (360 m instead of 380 m). The reload and aiming times will be increased from 18.3 to 19 s and from 2.5 to 2.7 s, respectively.


Feel free to share your thoughts on these rebalanced vehicles, Commanders!

Battle Pass Season X: Event Guide


Battle Pass is back for Season X, Commanders!

Starting from March 1 and running until May 31, Season X will feature familiar rules and offer many valuable prizes—all while adding some new treats to your plate! In addition to new progressive styles, an expanded roster of Token rewards (plus two brand-new vehicles), and a new piece of equipment (Bounty Hardening), there will be some things you’ve never seen before. You will be able to uncover the Season's story and earn up to three more Tokens by completing the new Collection feature.

Battle Pass Season X


EU: March 1, 2023 at 07:30 CET (UTC+1) through May 31, 2023
NA: February 28, 2023 at 05:00 PT | 07:00 CT | 08:00 ET through May 30, 2023
ASIA: 28 February 2023 at 07:00 (UTC+8) through 30 May 2023


New Rewards and Features of Season X



  • The Core Vehicles of Season X are the Rinoceronte, the Maus , and the UDES 15/16. The progressive styles you can obtain for them are all desert-themed.
  • A desert-covered region is where a brand-new trio of hero tankers is heading—to engage in an armored treasure hunt with many obstacles to overcome.
  • The story of the heroes’ exploits unfolds in the descriptions of some of the Season X Stage and Chapter rewards. The styles, decals, medal, and crew members themselves form a Collection (a feature to be introduced later on in the Season). Depending on the number of Collection Elements (“plot items”) gathered, you can earn up to three additional Tokens during Season X.
  • A new piece of equipment—Bounty Hardening—will be among the progression and Token rewards.
  • The Tier IX reward roster has expanded with two brand-new vehicles: the KPz 3 Projekt 07 HK and the BZ-58-2.
  • On top of the usual selection, styles and crew members from Seasons VII and IX will now be offered in the Reward section of the in-game Store.

Progressive Styles for New Core Vehicles



Here are the three desert-themed progressive styles of Season X:

  • Nyx for the Rinoceronte
  • Wüstenschiff for the Maus
  • Svadilfari for the UDES 15/16
Take a look at them below!







As usual, each style has four levels. Level I unlocks once you activate the corresponding Chapter for the first time, and Level IV is reached when you complete that Chapter.

New Battle Pass Heroes



These are the new characters you can recruit after you complete their Chapters:

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Each of the crew members comes with Brothers in Arms as a zero perk and enough XP to train two more skills or perks. You will also be able to select their nation and main specialization.

Bounty Hardening and Other Rewards



The list of Season X Base and Improved Rewards is long and includes days of WoT Premium Account, bonds, credits, Garage slots, Personal Reserves, equipment, and more. One reward is of special note: Bounty Hardening. It can significantly increase the survivability of your vehicle.

2D Styles, Decals, and a Unique Medal



Among the Season X rewards are many memorable ones that deserve closer looks. Check them out:

  • Three 2D styles, one per Chapter, all inspired by the desert adventure theme central to Season X, and each one telling part of its story.

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  • Three decals with animals from the region where the heroes are heading, one for each Chapter.

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  • A unique medal for completing 150 Stages of the Season X Progression.


Rewards for Points



Once you complete all three Chapters, you’ll get access to the Reward section of the in-game Store. You can spend all your Battle Pass Points earned throughout the Season there on bonds and the following goodies:

  • Progressive styles for all Battle Pass Core Vehicles from the previous Seasons (except Season VIII)
  • Unique crew members from the previous Seasons (except Season VIII)
The Reward section of the in-game Store will be available until May 31, 2023 at 02:30 CEST (UTC+2) on EU servers, until May 30, 2023 at 00:30 PT | 02:30 CT | 03:30 ET on NA servers and until 30 May 2023 at 14:00 (UTC+8) on ASIA servers. You will continue to earn and accumulate Battle Pass Points even after completing the entire Season X Progression.

Remember to spend your Points before the end of the Season to redeem your rewards. Otherwise, all unused Battle Pass Points will disappear!


Rewards for Battle Pass Tokens



You can obtain up to 21 Battle Pass Tokens from the Season X Progression (12 from the Base Rewards and 9 from the Improved Rewards), plus up to 3 additional Tokens for gathering Collection Elements. (Collections will be a staple of every Season in 2023.)

You can spend Tokens in the Items for Tokens section of the in-game Store or save them up and spend them later in upcoming Battle Pass Seasons of 2023. Tokens accumulate throughout the year.

The list of rare Tier IX vehicles available for Tokens has grown once again—there are now nine vehicles. The new stars are the KPz 3 Projekt 07 HK and the BZ-58-2. Both are equipped with Standard Large Repair Kits (the “limitless” ones).

The KPz 3 Projekt 07 HK is a German sniper TD. It has a Siege mode that is activated manually like on Swedish high-tier TDs, increasing the effective gun depression angle to −12 degrees. Its basic APCR rounds fly very quickly, special HEAT rounds have high penetration for Tier IX, and HE rounds have outstandingly high penetration for this shell type. The vehicle has a low silhouette, and its mobility while in Siege mode easily allows you to roll back after a successful shot without switching to Travel mode.



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The BZ-58-2 (worth 24 Tokens) is a bit unlike your typical Chinese breakthrough heavy. It packs a powerful punch, has a sturdy turret and is a bit slow to aim. However, the gun is rather precise for a heavy and has a −8 degree depression angle, which—together with a bouncy upper glacis plate—makes terrain-based play a viable option.



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Please note that the KPz 3 Projekt 07 HK costs 27 Tokens. Considering that gathering the Collection gets you three Tokens on top of the 21 that come as progression rewards, you can get very close to this vehicle in Season X. By keeping your Tokens, you will be able to snatch the TD soon after the next Season begins. Below you can see the cost of every Token reward vehicle and item so that you can plan your acquisitions in Season X.



Collection



To help you piece together the story of Season X, we decided to unite certain rewards (both Base and Improved) into a Collection, with each Element revealing more about the plot and our heroes. Collections are going to be a staple of Battle Pass from now on. The Season X Collection Elements are progressive and 2D styles as well as decals, a medal, and crew members that you get as Battle Pass progression rewards in the usual manner. Accumulating a certain number of Elements will get you additional Tokens (up to three in total), plus a vehicle customization element. See the thresholds below, plan your progress and get the extra Tokens before Season X ends!



The Tokens you have earned for gathering the Collection Elements will be credited when the Collection becomes available on the Battle Pass screen in April.


A great adventure awaits. Let‘s claim the treasures, Commanders!

Tournament and Challenges Overview: Now in the Game Client!


Commanders!

Anyone can participate in World of Tanks tournaments and challenges, whether you're a seasoned veteran or a new player. There are plenty of ways to take part, and it’s a great way to hone your skills and test different tactics. Enjoy exciting and strategic gameplay with your friends, win battles, and earn in-game rewards—including gold!

To make it easier to find and join your favorite tournaments and challenges, we're adding a new Tournaments tab to the main menu of the Garage.




When you enter this section, you will see a list of all available tournaments in World of Tanks. You can filter tournaments by various parameters. If you want to join a certain tournament, simply click the corresponding button to open its web page and choose a team, or create your own.







Challenges



In the new section, you will also find another tab for ongoing challenges. This tab leads to separate pages with detailed information for each challenge. If you want to prove yourself and take part in a challenge, you can join it by clicking the corresponding button.

If there are no available tournaments or challenges, these tabs will be empty.


Play solo or team up with other players, face off against worthy opponents, and win brilliant victories, Commanders!

Steam Powered: Meet an Exclusive 2D Style for Steam Players!


Commanders!

Wargaming Publisher Weekend is in full swing, bringing not only a new free DLC, time-limited offers, and cross-product bundles with great discounts, but also a completely new and unique piece of customization: a 2D style designed specifically for World of Tanks Steam players!
In this article, we will cover all possible ways to obtain this 2D style.

Steam Powered 2D Style: Made to Stand Out



This style truly catches the eye! With the Steam Powered 2D style, you can show your fellow teammates that you are a part of the amazing Steam Community and also immediately recognize other Steam tankers if they have the same style. Currently, this style is available to Steam players only, which makes it the first-ever Steam-exclusive piece of customization!

The Steam Powered style was inspired by Wargaming’s brand colors. Apply it to your favorite vehicle to transform its appearance into a captivating display of red, gray, and white streams on a black background, as if the tank has been enveloped by a mesmerizing dance of colorful smoke—or steam!



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Steam Powered 2D Style: Get It for Yourself



There are three ways to get a hold of this unique 2D style. Check them out!

1. As a part of our time-limited Steam-Roller Pack DLC, available at a 40% discount



During Wargaming Publisher Weekend, a bunch of new DLCs are up for grabs, including the Steam-Roller Pack DLC, which comes with the style in question!

Along with the 2D style, you will receive three days of WoT Premium Account to boost your progress in the game. Click the link below for more information!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2274930/World_of_Tanks__SteamRoller_Pack/

2. As a part of event-themed bundles in the in-game Store



During the event, the in-game Store offers a selection of event-themed bundles available to all Steam players. Two of these bundles include the new Steam Powered style, among the following other items:

Bundle #1:

  • 1 Steam Powered 2D style
  • 3 days of WoT Premium Account
Bundle #2:

  • 1 Steam Powered 2D style
  • 7 days of WoT premium account
  • 5 Personal Reserves: +50% to credits earned in battle for 1 hour
  • 5 Personal Reserves: +100% to Combat XP earned in battle for 1 hour
  • 5 Personal Reserves: +300% to Free & Crew XP earned in battle for 1 hour
You can find them in the “Featured” section of the in-game Store. Both bundles are available at a 40% discount.

3. As a reward for completing a special mission in the game



Complete a dedicated mission between February 16, 2023, and February 20, 2023 to receive the Steam Powered 2D style completely for free! Check out the mission details below:

Objective:

  • Earn 14,000 points of Base XP over any number of battles
Restrictions:

  • Can be completed once per account
  • Can be completed in Tier IV vehicles and higher
  • Can be completed in Random and Grand Battles only
Reward:

  • 1 “Steam Powered” 2D style

NOTE: The special mission is available only until February 20, 2023. Don’t miss your chance to get this impressive style for free!

Both the in-game Store bundles and the DLC will remain available for purchase until the end of Wargaming Publisher Weekend.


Time to win with style, Commanders!

Roadmap Sneak Peek: Japanese TDs, Dynamic Objects and More!


Commanders!

At the end of 2022, we announced our plans for the near future of World of Tanks. This announcement sparked a lot of attention within the community, and we received a number of follow-up questions from you. Now, we’re able to reveal the first look at some of the game activities and features that are currently under development. Enjoy!


This is the first of a whole series of Roadmap Sneak Peek that we have prepared for you. In the following videos, we will share our goals and objectives for the near future, as well as let you know about planned tests for features and mechanics. We put a lot of work into these ideas and are excited to hear what you think of them. Your input is crucial as World of Tanks continues to evolve, so be sure to leave any suggestions or questions you might have!

Stay up to date with our latest development plans, Commanders!
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