August 14, 2026 – World of Tanks is kicking off its 16th anniversary with a month-long celebration featuring gifts, the brand-new Journey event, Twitch Drops, Anniversary bundles, and more. The festivities also set the stage for the game’s biggest update of 2026: Overdrive, launching on September 1.
Beginning August 12, Commanders can claim a special Anniversary Gift that includes a crew member with three perks, 3 days of WoT Premium Account, a commemorative medal and other useful resources. The celebration also introduces Journey, a brand-new event where players explore iconic World of Tanks locations and complete daily in-game missions. Along the way, they earn valuable rewards, including exclusive customization items and the brand-new Premium Tier VII Chi-Go.
“Our players have been the heart of World of Tanks, shaping its history with every battle fought and every victory earned,” said Michael Broek, World of Tanks Deputy Publishing Director. “To every Commander, old and new, thank you for your passion and dedication. We’re honored to celebrate this milestone with you and excited for everything to come in future.”
For Commanders who have spent some time away from the battlefield during summer, there’s plenty waiting for them. Players who haven’t entered battle for 60 days or more will receive 30 days of WoT Premium Account, access to Premium vehicles, and a range of additional rewards and bonuses to get battle-ready.
While the anniversary festivities continue throughout August, there’s even more for Commanders to look forward to. On September 1, World of Tanks launches Update 2.4: Overdrive, the biggest update of 2026, featuring:
- New German Heavy Line: A brand-new German heavy tank branch culminating in the Tier XI Pz.Kpfw. Neu. The line introduces the Shell Calibration System, a unique mechanic that lets Commanders adjust shell parameters for greater precision and tactical flexibility.
- Five New Tier XI Vehicles: The Czech Vz. 63P heavy tank, Swedish BV-111 medium tank, Italian CAV 71 medium tank, Chinese WZ-219 light tank, and Japanese Ho-Ri Shugo tank destroyer join the battlefield. Each introduces a unique gameplay mechanic, from adaptive autoloaders and alternative firing modes to rocket-assisted weapons and advanced reconnaissance systems.
- The Battle in Detail: New visual and audio effects make battles more immersive and easier to read delivering clearer feedback on every shot, ricochet, penetration, and impact.
- Light Tanks Rebalance: Light tanks are reclassified into three battlefield roles – Scout, Versatile, and Support – with more than 30 vehicles rebalanced to better reflect their intended playstyles.
- Improved Matchmaking: The new light tank role system enables more balanced matchmaking, while a new map rotation system reduces repeated map appearances to bring greater variety to every game session.
- And much more.
World of Tanks invites Commanders to celebrate 16 years together on the battlefield, with anniversary festivities throughout August and Update 2.4: Overdrive on the horizon.
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About World of Tanks
World of Tanks is the first team-based, massively multiplayer online action game dedicated to tank warfare. Throw yourself into epic tank battles of World War II with gamers all over the world. Your arsenal includes over 800 armored vehicles from 11 nations, carefully detailed with historical accuracy.
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About Wargaming
Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. Operating since 1998, Wargaming has grown to become one of the leaders in the gaming industry. Millions of players enjoy Wargaming’s titles across all major gaming platforms. Our flagship products include hit free-to-play franchises – World of Tanks and World of Warships.
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